BREAKING: LA Kings Acquire Jarome Iginla
- Updated: March 1, 2017
According to Pierre LeBrun, the Los Angeles Kings have acquired Jarome Iginla from the Colorado Avalanche.
Still pending a trade call, so nothing official, but am told LA Kings and Colorado Avalanche finalizing a Jarome Iginla trade
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) March 1, 2017
Bob McKenzie of TSN reported further details on the move.
COL will retain 50 per cent of Iginla’s salary.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 1, 2017
McKenzie continued.
So, just to review, pending trade call, COL will send Jarome Iginla to LA for 2018 cond’l 4th round pick. COL to retain 50 per cent salary.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 1, 2017
Iginla is a former first round pick of the Dallas Stars back in the 1995 NHL Draft. He has spent time with the Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, and Avalanche throughout his career.
Iginla brings a wealth of experience and should help with the Kings scoring woes as they make a playoff push. As more information surfaces on the Kings and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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