The Ottawa Senators have traded defenseman Dion Phaneuf and Nate Thompson to the Los Angeles Kings for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore. The Senators are retaining 25 percent of Phaneuf’s salary.
The 32-year old Phaneuf was drafted 9th overall in the 1st round of the 2003 draft by the Calgary Flames. He carries a $7 million salary cap hit for three more years.
The 33-year old Thompson was drafted 183rd overall in the 6th round of the 2003 draft by the Boston Bruins. He carries a $1.65 million salary cap hit through next season.
The 36-year old Gaborik as drafted 3rd overall in the 1st round of the 2000 draft by the Minnesota Wild.