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LA Kings: Team reportedly close to signing KHL forward Vladimir Tkachyov

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It looks like the LA Kings are dipping their toes into the KHL waters again, as the team is reportedly signing Russian forward Vladimir Tkachyov.

The LA Kings are reportedly nearing a contract agreement with Russian forward Vladimir Tkachyov.

Hearing LA Kings are close to announcing a deal with Russian forward Vladimir Tkachyov. The 25yr old forward recently split with SKA to pursue his NHL dream. https://t.co/S8dU3Iphys

— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) May 28, 2021

Tkachyov played the last five seasons in the KHL; the last two were spent with perennial KHL powerhouse SKA St.