Andreas Athanasiou returns to Kings on one-year, $2.7M contract

July 29, 2021 - 3:39pm

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard, left, reaches with his stick as Los Angeles Kings left wing Andreas Athanasiou controls the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game. (Kyusung Gong/AP)

Speedy forward Andreas Athanasiou is returning to the Los Angeles Kings on a one-year, $2.7 million contract.

Athanasiou, 26, was on a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Kings last season.

In 47 games last season Athanasiou had 10 goals and 23 points. He has appeared in 350 career games with the Kings, Oilers and Red Wings, scoring 94 goals and 179 points.

Andreas Athanasiou returns to Kings on one-year, $2.7M contract

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