Teams Adjusting Rosters Before Free Agency Deadline

With the free agent deadline looming, several teams have been working with their rosters in preparation of gaining or losing new players.

Kings-Oilers

The Kings sent defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky to Edmonton for center Jarret Stoll and defenseman Matt Greene. Visnovsky's numbers have declined the past 2 seasons, but he is still a solid puck-mover on the blueline. Edmonton gets his 5-year, 28 million dollar contract in the process. LA gets Stoll, who is looking for a fresh start after posting a -23 rating last season. He will be a restricted free agent, so the Kings need get get him under contract. Greene is looking for a breakout season of his own, as he missed over half of last season with injuries, finishing with a -3 rating in 46 games, which brings his career plus/minus rating to -31. more...