Los Angeles Kings Trade Tom Gilbert

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Updated: February 16, 2017

According to John Shannon of HockeyCentral on Sportsnet, the Los Angeles Kings have traded defensemen Tom Gilbert to the Washington Capitals.

Tom Gilbert has been traded to Washington by the Kings. #NHLTrade

— John Shannon (@JSportsnet) February 15, 2017

Chris Johnston of SportsNet also reported the news.

Tom Gilbert is the definition of insurance for WASH — tiny cap hit while in AHL, #caps only give up pick if he plays in NHL. #NHLTrade

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 15, 2017

Craig Custance of ESPN.com provided further details on the news.

It’s a conditional fifth-round pick going to LA from Washington for Tom Gilbert.

— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) February 15, 2017

Gilbert is a former fourth round pick of the Colorado Avalanche in the 2002 NHL Draft. He has spent time with the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Montreal Candaiens, and Los Angeles Kings throughout his career.

Gilbert signed with the Kings last summer during the free agency period. He has appeared in 18 games recorded just 5 points, 1 goal and 4 assists. Gilbert also has a plus minus of -4.

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

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