Redemption for Dean Lombardi: LA Kings Acquire Ryan Smyth

After sitting at the station, watching the unrestricted free agent train pass him by on July 1 and then signing veteran free agent defenseman Rob Scuderi on July 2, which did nothing to fill the gaping hole the Kings had on left wing, Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi earned at least a bit of redemption on July 3. He acquired left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick in the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft. The trade is contingent upon the results of physical examinations of the players involved in the deal. Last season, Smyth scored 26 goals and added 33 assists for 59 points in 77 games. He led the Avalanche in assists and was second on the team in goals. He was also tied for the team lead in power-play goals (10) and game-winning goals (3). He also led the team with 257 shots. In 14 NHL seasons with the Edmonton Oilers , New York Islanders and the Avalanche, ... (link)