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1 trade every NHL team should make

By Dave Stevenson

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
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Los Angeles Kings

Without starting goaltender Jonathan Quick, the Los Angeles Kings must make a trade for a goaltender. Peter Budaj has been fine thanks to their outstanding defense that does an impressive job limiting scoring chances against. However, Jeff Zatkoff has been subpar and is costing his team games with his below average play. The Kings’ best course of action is to trade for another goaltender, one who can split games with Budaj. Also, it needs to be someone who is a free agent after this season. Ryan Miller of the Vancouver Canucks is a perfect fit.

While he is no longer the same goalie who nearly led the United States to the gold medal in the 2010 Olympics, he is still a very serviceable goalie. Miller has a lot of experience and has a history of coming up huge in big games. At this stage in his career, he would likely be willing to sacrifice playing time for a chance to win a Stanley Cup. Once Quick comes back in March, Miller would have to ride the bench. But until he comes back, Miller can help the Kings make up for his loss by serving as a part of their goaltending tandem. He’s certainly better than Zatkoff.

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