The worst trade in Los Angeles Kings history is also one of the most lopsided trades in NHL history, especially when looking at trade deadline deals. The move was back in 1980 when the Kings would trade Butch Goring to the New York Islanders for Billy Harris and Dave Lewis.
Goring was a fifth round draft pick by the LA Kings in the 1969 NHL Draft, and played 11 seasons with the team. He was a consistent goal scorer for the Kings and had at least 25 goals in eight seasons leading up to the 1979-80 season.