Post by thedarkangel1975 on Jun 24, 2011 13:52:27 GMT -5
Los Angeles Kings forward Ryan Smyth could be returning to Alberta, but not with the Edmonton Oilers.
According to TSN's Gord Miller, details have been worked out on a trade that will send Ryan Smyth from Los Angeles to the Calgary Flames, with the Kings receiving a late round pick.
There is no confirmation or guarantee on the deal, as Calgary ownership has delayed the transaction as they mull over the decision.
Smyth is in the final year of a contract that will pay him $4.5 million this season, although the cap hit is $6.25 million.
Earlier in the week, Smyth asked the Kings to be dealt back to the Oilers, where he spent most of his career.
Both the Flames and Kings have been busy leading up to the NHL Entry Draft with the Kings landing former Philadelphia Flyers captain Mike Richards in a trade, and the Flames asking defenceman Robyn Regehr to waive his no-movement clause to go to Buffalo.
According to TSN's Gord Miller, details have been worked out on a trade that will send Ryan Smyth from Los Angeles to the Calgary Flames, with the Kings receiving a late round pick.
There is no confirmation or guarantee on the deal, as Calgary ownership has delayed the transaction as they mull over the decision.
Smyth is in the final year of a contract that will pay him $4.5 million this season, although the cap hit is $6.25 million.
Earlier in the week, Smyth asked the Kings to be dealt back to the Oilers, where he spent most of his career.
Both the Flames and Kings have been busy leading up to the NHL Entry Draft with the Kings landing former Philadelphia Flyers captain Mike Richards in a trade, and the Flames asking defenceman Robyn Regehr to waive his no-movement clause to go to Buffalo.
