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LA Kings: Three reasons why a Tyler Johnson trade must be done

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Let’s revisit those Tyler Johnson trade rumors, shall we? A trade with LA Kings isn’t as crazy as you think and here’s why.

It’s been almost a month that the NHL’s free agency period began. Immediately, the Tyler Johnson rumors started flying. The LA Kings have done next to nothing the offseason besides the additions in left-shot defenseman Olli Maatta and former seventh overall pick in 2017, Lias Andersson.

It’s no secret that the Tampa Bay Lightning have salary cap problems. The reigning Stanley Cup Champions have less than $2.