Kings Acquire Ben Bishop

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Updated: February 26, 2017

According to Bob McKenzie TSN, the Los Angeles Kings have acquired goaltender Ben Bishop from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ben Bishop has been traded to LAK.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2017

The Kings reported the news on their official Twitter account.

Welcome to LA @Benbishop30! https://t.co/Y8rIGqSeWm

— #LAKings (@LAKings) February 26, 2017

Jon Rosen of lakingsinsider.com also reported the news.

5th rounder to LA; 7th rounder and a conditional pick also going to Tampa as a part of the trade, via Kings. All picks 2017.

— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) February 26, 2017

Bishop is a former third round pick of the 2005 NHL Draft by the St.Louis Blues. He has spent time with the Blues, Ottawa Senators and Lightning throughout his career.

Bishop made the NHL All-Star game last season. Jonathan Quick just made his return to the lineup last night in a win over the Anaheim Ducks. With that being said it is an interesting move for Los Angeles to make at this point in the season. At the same time the move does provide goal tending depth for the Kings playoff push down the stretch of the season.

As more information surfaces on the Kings and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.

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