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The Los Angeles Kings acquired goalie Erik Portillo from the Buffalo Sabres yesterday, in exchange for a third-round pick in this year’s draft.
Portillo was selected by the Sabres in the third round of the 2019 NHL Draft. The netminder is 22 years old and is with the University of Michigan for his third straight season, posting a .908 save percentage in 31 games this year.
While his numbers have slipped a bit this season, Portillo has a great opportunity with Los Angeles. There’s no clear ‘goalie of the future’ within the organization right now and clearly, the Kings have faith in him if they were willing to give up a quality pick.
Speaking of goalies: in a bit of a turn of events, Jonathan Quick is now a member of the Vegas Golden Knights.
WELL WELL WELL…
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) March 2, 2023
We have acquired Jonathan Quick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Michael Hutchinson and a 2025 seventh-round pick!#VegasBorn | #TheGoldenAge pic.twitter.com/ew53N5rvsr
We’re quickly approaching the deadline now, but we’ll see if the Kings have any moves left following tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens.
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