Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Tue 12/2/25 10:20 AM

Thomas was acquired by the Blues from the Kings on Tuesday in exchange for Nikita Alexandrov.
EDGE Analysis
Neither center seemed to be close to earning a call-up to their respective NHL squads, so this trade could benefit both Thomas and Alexandrov with fresh starts in new organizations. Both players will be free agents at the end of the 2025-26 campaign and have been putting up decent numbers in the minors -- four goals and nine helpers in 19 games with AHL Ontario for Thomas. Expect the 25-year-old Thomas to report to AHL Springfield in the coming days.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Wed 11/5/25 3:08 AM

Thomas scored a goal and added an assist in AHL Ontario's 2-1 overtime win over San Jose on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas is up to seven points over 10 games for Ontario this year, though he has three multi-point efforts. It would be good to see a little more consistency from the 25-year-old. It's unclear if he'll get a chance at the NHL level this season -- he could if injuries arise for the Kings, but he might benefit from a change of scenery at this point in his career.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Sat 10/11/25 1:13 AM

Thomas scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in OHL Ontario's 5-4 overtime loss to Tucson on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas didn't get any games in the AHL last year, logging three points in 25 NHL regular-season outings with the Kings. He was waived to begin 2025-26, so he'll be motivated to earn his way back to the big club. Friday was a positive start for him, but he'll need to sustain his offense throughout the year to be in line for a call-up.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Wed 10/1/25 1:52 PM

Thomas was designated for waivers by the Kings on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was going to be hard-pressed to make the Kings' Opening Night roster, despite having played in 25 regular-season games for the club last year. In those outings, the Toronto native managed one goal, two assists and 20 shots while averaging 9:55 of ice time. Still, Thomas should be in line for a call-up at some point during the 2025-26 campaign.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Sun 3/30/25 3:46 AM

Thomas has played just one of the Kings' last 20 games after being scratched again in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas' status with the Kings is in bad shape. When Tanner Jeannot (undisclosed) and Alex Turcotte (upper body) exited the lineup with injuries, the Kings opted to call up and play 28-year-old Jeff Malott instead of inserting Thomas into the lineup. Thomas hasn't helped his cause much in 2024-25, earning just three points, 19 shots on net, 37 hits and a minus-4 rating over 23 appearances. At this point, it's safe to assume Thomas won't play unless he's the only option available to enter the lineup.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Thu 2/27/25 2:27 AM

Thomas was scratched for the fourth straight game in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas got into six of eight games between Jan. 22 and Feb. 7, but he failed to record a point in that span. The Kings have opted to go back to dressing seven defensemen, with Thomas the forward most frequently coming out of the lineup to accommodate that composition. The 25-year-old has had a tough season with just three points over 22 outings after producing four points in a seven-game sample late in 2023-24. He's too old to have his development prioritized at this point, which makes it tough to see him carving out much playing time when the Kings are healthy.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Tue 1/14/25 2:15 PM

Thomas was scratched for the sixth straight game in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas played in six straight games from Dec. 14-28, but he's since been stuck in the press box. That could be his future for a while longer, as Samuel Helenius was sent down, leaving Thomas as the only spare forward on the Kings' roster. The team's steady usage of 11 forwards and seven defensemen doesn't leave an opening for Thomas, but if they go back to 12 forwards and six blueliners, Thomas would be in line to play. He has three points, 18 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-1 rating over 16 appearances.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Sat 12/14/24 10:57 PM

Thomas logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was activated from injured reserve Dec. 7, but he spent three games as a healthy scratch before drawing in for Trevor Moore (upper body). This was Thomas' first action since Nov. 25. The 24-year-old forward has three points, 14 shots on net, 20 hits and a plus-1 rating over 11 appearances this season, primarily in a bottom-six role.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Sat 12/7/24 1:58 PM

Thomas (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas could occupy a spot on the fourth line versus Minnesota after missing the last four games. The 24-year-old center has a goal and two points in 10 appearances this season.

Akil Thomas
C/RW LA
Thu 12/5/24 2:12 PM

Thomas (undisclosed) was in a regular jersey at practice Thursday, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas has missed the last four games and could return to action Saturday versus Minnesota. Thomas has a goal and an assist over 10 games this season.