So general manager Rob Blake, after kicking the tires on a number of different trades, responded by adding journeyman winger Andrei Kuzmenko in what, at the time, seemed like an underwhelming move.

The Edmonton Oilers' Ty Emberson holds back Kings left wing Andrei Kuzmenko in the first period of Wednesday's game. Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist in the win over the Oilers. (Gina Ferazzi ...