Westgarth traded to CAR

**kings022** · January 13th, 2013, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by rinkrat

A 6-3, 230-pound native of La Salle, Quebec, Stewart last year ...

Hmm, smells like Sutter. Not a bad thing, especially if he works out like Nolan and King.

**sweatypickle** · January 13th, 2013, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by 28kings28

I like the trade since he can be a reliable player on the 4th line at least. His highest scoring total was 39 points two years ago with the Thrashers.

That's the question. Some Carolina fans will tell you otherwise. With Westgarth you have a known commodity; if you want what he brings you know exactly what you're getting. A Sutter team has no place for Kevin. With Stewart you give Sutter the chance to turn him into a willing bottom 6 player or he'll be on the waiver wire and you're left with the picks for Westgarth as well as no commitment through 13/14. Westgarth also lives in Carolina and will get a shot to play so it's win/win for him as well.

**AllenA07** · January 13th, 2013, 10:09 AM

Westie seemed like a great guy, but this is a great trade. Best of luck to KW in Carolina!

**HeadInjury** · January 13th, 2013, 10:19 AM

I think this is a great trade for Westgarth and for the Kings. Not so sure about Carolina.

**King Ludwig** · January 13th, 2013, 10:19 AM

I'd hate to be Rutherford after nine months...

**VegasHockey** · January 13th, 2013, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by rinkrat

Stewart, 28, has played in 262 career NHL games with the Hurricanes, Atlanta Thrashers and Florida Panthers. He has recorded 71 points (7-44=71) and 123 penalty minutes.

Hmm, I'm no math major but ............

**Claw21** · January 13th, 2013, 10:20 AM

I'm not gonna miss KW's stomach punches or his stupid hand clapping.

**darby** · January 13th, 2013, 10:20 AM

Looks like even more depth for the "roll four lines" philosophy.

Good move.

**King'sPawn** · January 13th, 2013, 10:21 AM

I'm just happy we acquired two picks and a depth player for an unused depth player.

**Hipcheck** · January 13th, 2013, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by roenick

Who would've thought that two extra draft picks would equate to 150K in cap space. Love it!

And westgarth was signed as a UFA.....Lombo parlayed a borderline enforcer into a former 1st rd pick from a great draft year along with a couple of draft picks. Could be a great trade with Stewart coming into a much better team and roster where his skills can be utilized and most likely paired with much more talented players then he was used to in ATL and FLA.

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