EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 10 MIN
The Line Change Podcast: Episode 523 - Is Andrei Kuzmenko the cure for EP40? Why the Canucks need their dynamic duo back
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In this episode, we discuss: ✅ The Peak: Remembering the 2022-23 "Grand Slam" season where Kuzmenko put up 39 goals and Pettersson hit 102 points. ✅ The Journey: Analyzing Kuzmenko’s production with the Flames, Flyers, and Kings. Is he still a top-six threat at age 30? ✅ The "Save EP40" Plan: Can Kuzmenko resuscitate Pettersson’s value enough to make the superstar center tradeable? ✅ Low Risk/High Reward: Why a projected 2-year, $4M AAV deal is the perfect gamble for a rebuilding Canucks roster. Presented by: Draft Kings Use PROMO Code THPN tinyurl.com/DKSBTHPN Download the Draft Kings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That's code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with Draft Kings - The Crown is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut , help is available for problem gambling. Call triple eight (888) seven eight nine triple seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On Behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resorts. Pass thr of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. 21 plus age eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario, restrictions apply. Bet MUST win to receive bonus bets which will expire in seven days. Minimum odds required, for additional terms and responsible gaming resources seek DKNG.co/audio, this is a limited time offer. Be sure to check out GASSY JACK ARThttp://gassyjackart.com Gassy Jack Art produces hockey prints on archival paper and canvas that have been rated to last over 100 years. Their product range features a variety of players from different teams including Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and more. Get your LINE CHANGE MERCHANDISEhttp://thelinechangepodcast.threadless.com Find us on Social Media! Instagram: instagram.com/thelinechange Twitter / X: https://x.com/LineChangeVAN Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@thetlcpodcast Facebook: 'Search the Line Change Podcast' for our page Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/thelinechange.bsky.social Be a part of the DISCUSSION on our official DISCORD server!https://discord.gg/8vp9QQX5Wz Check us out on PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/c/TheLineChangeVAN Listen to us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4ONsO3NvKDW1zaaO31gvmo Listen to us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-line-change/id1798678329 For all media inquiries please email us at [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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IS ANDREI KUZMENKO THE CURE FOR EP40? 🏒 With the Vancouver Canucks expected to be at the bottom of the standings again in 2027, is it time for a "low-risk, high-reward" reunion with a former fan favorite? We explore the possibility of the Canucks signing pending UFA Andrei Kuzmenko in the 2026-27 offseason. It’s been a wild ride for Kuzmenko since being traded in the Elias Lindholm deal—with stops in Calgary, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles—but his elite chemistry with Elias Pettersson remains the high-water mark for both players' careers.
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The Line Change Podcast: Episode 523 - Is Andrei Kuzmenko the cure for EP40? Why the Canucks need their dynamic duo back
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