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Originally Posted by Sikamakinico
Khabi to L.A. for Labarbera
I'm calling that (because it makes sense  ) |
Yesterday it was on the table - Khabibulin and a 2009 1st rounder for LaBarbera, Laurie Tukonen and a 2009 3rd rounder. Didn't happen and it's presumed to be unlikely at this point.
It makes sense because the Hawks need to dump salary, and the Kings can take on that salary for the one year Khabibulin has remaining on his contract, it won't effect them locking up guys like Kopitar, Johnson and O'Sullivan for the long term.
It would also end management's suicidal love affair for LaBarbera, who is a career minor leaguer/backup at best.
I'm all for this trade but it doesn't look likely at this point.