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Smyth A King
by Paul on 07/03/09 at 11:18 PM ET
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from TSN,
The Colorado Avalanche have traded Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings.
The 33-year old posted 26 goals and 33 assists in 77 games last season.
Smyth spent most of the first 12 seasons of his career with the Oilers, but after failing to reach a contract agreement, was dealt to the New York Islanders at the trade deadline in 2007.
In that off-season he signed a five-year, $31.25 million deal with the Avalanche.
added 11:25pm, via Darren Dreger’s Twitter,
Ryan Smyth to Los Angeles for D Kyle Quincey, D Tom Priessing and a 5th round pick
added 11:53pm,
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that it has acquired defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing, along with a fifth round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Ryan Smyth. The trade is conditional upon the players passing a physical.
“We are pleased to be adding two quality NHL defensemen,” said Avalanche General Manager Greg Sherman. “Kyle and Tom are both versatile players who can contribute at both ends. They will add defensive depth to our lineup.”
added 7/04/09 12:05am, via Adrian Dater of All Things Avs,
By the way, there has been a report that Alex Tanguay will re-sign with the Avalanche to replace Smyth. That will NOT happen. Tanguay is not coming back to the Avalanche, period.
My sources tell me Tanguay could be signing with the Phoenix Coyotes. But that is not a done deal at this point.
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Smyth is a great player… but why would they trade Quincy? He had a phenomenal year. They better hope they get Johnson signed.
Posted by Josh from Tampa on 07/03/09 at 10:52 PM ET
Colorado is lucky to atleast get something of value in return unlike the oilers. nilson??? mara?? Plante time will tell
Posted by Oilers Rock from Edmonton, Alberta on 07/03/09 at 11:19 PM ET
Beauchemin in Los Angeles?
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/04/09 at 12:44 AM ET
agree with baroque, how bout we give em smid and gerbeshkov and buncha prospects for Lw Frolov or center Stoll.
Posted by Oilers Rock from Edmonton, Alberta on 07/04/09 at 01:09 AM ET
Probably the best move this offseason to get rid of that contract! I like Smyth and he had a decent year but at something like 6.5 per, no way!
Posted by Mac on 07/04/09 at 08:50 AM ET
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Either the Kings have a deal in the works for another Scuderi or they’re really stupid.
Posted by George James Malik from South Lyon, MI on 07/03/09 at 10:50 PM ET