Kings Acquire Scott Wedgewood
- Updated: February 21, 2018
According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Los Angeles Kings have acquired Scott Wedgewood and Tobias Rieder in exchange for Darcy Kuemper.
This Kuemper trade/extension is not expected to impact Antti Raanta’s status with ARI. While ARI has gotten calls from other teams, ARI and Raanta’s reps have talked about getting an extension completed post-deadline. He wants to stay; ARI has indicated they want to keep him.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 22, 2018
McKenzie reported further information.
ARI retains 15 per cent of Rieder contract. Rieder on final year of contract with AAV of $2.225M. RFA at season’s end.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 22, 2018
McKenzie added more information.
Darcy Kuemper is getting a two-year extension from ARI as part of this trade from LAK. AAV on Kuemper extension is $1.85M. Tobias Rieder and Scott Wedgewood going to LA, as @FriedgeHNIC and @craigsmorgan reported.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 21, 2018
Wedgewood is former third round pick of 2010 NHL Draft. Wedgewood has spent time with the New Jersey Devils and Coyotes.
Wedgewood has played in 20 games this season and has a 5-9 record. As more information surfaces on the Kings and their roster news we will keep you up to date.
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