The NHL Trade Deadline is 11 more days away and it’s still hard to put a finger on what exactly the Rangers will do. One unexpected move was Brendan Lemieux being traded to the L.A. Kings for a fourth round pick. The apparent log jam at forward was the main reason for the move; but it was already recognized by Lemieux and his agent.
Report: Brendan Lemieux asked for trade
Larry Brooks is reporting that the 25 year-old forward through his agent, Claude Lemieux asked for a trade. Brendan was seeking more playing time as he became a staple on the 4th line this season with no opportunity to move up.