NHL Trade Rumors: 5 possible destinations for Jarome Iginla

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 11: Jarome Iginla #12 of the Colorado Avalanche sets for a face-off against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at the Air Canada Centre on December 11, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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3. Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings would have to get a bit creative to fit Jarome Iginla under the salary cap. However, maybe Jonathan Quick’s injury could help them squeeze him in. Also, Dean Lombardi is a master of finding ways to create cap space. So if he wants Iginla, his resume suggests he will find a way to get him.

In 2011-12, the Kings traded for Mike Richards and Jeff Carter. Those two players led them to the Stanley Cup. Marian Gaborik was a trade deadline acquisition during the 2013-14 season. Much like Richards and Carter, he played a huge role in winning the Stanley Cup. The Kings have made very similar moves before, so Jarome Iginla certainly makes sense for the Kings. Also, Los Angeles is a brutally physical team. Sounds like a perfect fit for the hard nosed Iginla, even in his old age.

Should he be priority number one for the Kings? Probably not. Even before accounting for future injuries, Los Angeles has to upgrade their goaltending since Quick is out until March. Though Peter Budaj has been serviceable, they must find a more reliable option than Jeff Zatkoff. However, there are cheap options available, so don’t be surprised if the Kings wind up trading for Iginla.

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