Los Angeles Kings trade for Nikita Alexandrov from St. Louis Blues in exchange for Akil Thomas

The Los Angeles Kings have traded Akil Thomas to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Nikita Alexandrov, both of whom were former second-round picks. This trade marks a significant shift for both players as they seek new opportunities within their respective teams.

The St. Louis Blues opted to start Jordan Binnington against the Anaheim Ducks, despite considering backup Joel Hofer, due to Binnington's recent strong performance. However, after a disappointing showing, he was pulled from the game, raising questions about the team's goaltending strategy.

The Utah Mammoth faced a challenging match against the St. Louis Blues, where star forward Logan Cooley suffered a concerning leg injury due to a knee-to-knee collision. This incident raised immediate concerns among fans and the team regarding his health and future participation in the season.

The Utah Mammoth faced off against the St. Louis Blues in a tense match on Saturday night, ultimately losing the game. The focus, however, has shifted to the injury status of star center Logan Cooley, who suffered a concerning knee-to-knee collision during the game.