Feb 19, 2023 · Close to the middle of the second period, Kuzmenko asked for and received a banana and a Coke while sitting in the bench. While he's eating it, teammate Elias Pettersson kind of gives him an odd look. Kuzmenko says something …

Feb 5, 2024 · Andrei Kuzmenko was all smiles after his first practice with the Calgary Flames. The Russian winger was laughing and cracking jokes as he spoke to the media after skating with his new team for the first time since being traded just before the All-Star break. “New year, new team for me,” said Kuzmenko, who just turned 28 yesterday. “It’s ...

Feb 23, 2025 · Andrei Kuzmenko is all smiles early into his tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers. The 28-year-old is still getting used to his new roots, having been acquired along with Jakob Pelletier in a trade from the Calgary Flames that saw Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost head the …

Feb 19, 2023 · During last night's game between the Vancouver Canucks and Philadelphia Flyers, camera captures Kuzmenko having a special drink and a snack. On the bench Kuzmenko can be seen holding a banana, something players will often eat throughout the game to fight off cramps.

Feb 15, 2024 · Certainly, nobody has accused this 28-year-old sharpshooter of being shy. Since it seems like he is on a permanent sugar rush, it’s perhaps not that surprising that he would sometimes sip Pepsi on...

Feb 19, 2023 · Apparently mustard is an excellent way to help prevent or treat cramps. Don't ask me why or how, but that's the reasoning I believe. Not sure about relish... But I remember a player getting caught squeezing mustard packets down his gullet on the bench. Can confirm from experience it works.

Mar 12, 2023 · Canucks' management and the Kuzmenko party agreed to an extension worth $11M over the next two years and without a surprise, the fanbase was very pleased with the decision. Lately a video of Andrei Kuzmenko taking a snack on the bench, a Pepsi, and a banana during a media timeout.

Feb 7, 2025 · The sound of a puck could be heard as the bench boss spoke about 30 minutes after the Flyers wrapped up a short, spirited practice. Tortorella’s presser lasted just shy of 11 minutes; new winger Andrei Kuzmenko was out there …

Feb 4, 2024 · Andrei Kuzmenko brings a big personality, a bright smile and a knack for filling the net. The Calgary Flames are hoping this fun-loving right-winger — acquired in a blockbuster trade over the...

Andrei Kuzmenko’s smile is gone, and so is the patience of his head coach. Just one year removed from a 39-goal campaign in his first NHL season, Kuzmenko will be lucky to score 20 for the Vancouver Canucks in year two.