When the deadline was approaching everyone knew that the L.A. Kings were looking to acquire a top level goal scorer to add some fire power to their struggling offense.
A few days before the deadline hit, the Kings made a move to acquire Columbus Blue Jacket’s forward Jeff Carter for defenseman Jack Johnson and a 2012 first-round draft pick.
Carter has only been with the Kings for four games so far, but his addition to the team has made a huge difference. Since joining the team, Carter has been a solid contributor, but hasn’t had amazing numbers. While Carter hasn’t been carrying the team, the trade has been a total success so far, and here are five reasons why.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Kings