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Tom Preissing (D) 1 year left at $4,000,000

CK FG DI SK ST EN DU PH FO PA SC DF PS EX LD MO OV

66 38 90 69 76 84 95 75 68 74 72 79 70 94 94 48 73

Tom is, on paper, my best defensemen. In the stat room, he is not.


I think Tom needs a change of scenery. If there is a team out there looking for a veteran presence on the blueline, send me an offer at [e-mail]

I'm not looking for the moon. Tom is currently playing in Europe and doesn't appear to be coming back to N.A. so he's technically done after this season. I realize this. However, his ratings would suggest he can play. I'm just not sure what's going on with him this season.

I would like either a player preference trade (another defensemen) or draft choice in the 2013 draft.

[LAKingsGM]

Tom Preissing has been dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defensemen Anton Volchenkov. "We want to thank Tom for his many years of service in LA and wish him well in Pittsburgh. He's been a stalwart on our blueline and a mentor to our young guys on the team. We wish him well. " said LA Kings GM Nathan Kopsack

"...and now, we welcome Anton into the fold in Pittsburgh. Anton brings size and toughness to the blueline, something I feel is a concern to us. I feel that this trade works out well for both teams and that's what you aim for when you are negotiating with another team." concluded Kopsack in a press conference this morning.