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Seven years after selecting him in the entry draft, the Kings signed Czech left wing Tomas Vlasak.

Vlasak, 25, had 24 goals and 39 assists in 48 games with HPK of the Finish Elite League last season, fourth best overall. He was the Kings’ fifth-round choice in 1993.

“[Getting 63 points in Finland] is tough to do, because European leagues tend to be defensive,” said Kings’ Coach Andy Murray, who added that Vlasak was a standout for the Czech Republic in the recent World Championships.

“He has really good hands and is a confident skater. He has a chance to make our club this year.”