Kings, Hurricanes, and Oilers Make Three-Way Swap

In one of the last and most complex moves on deadline day, the Los Angeles Kings traded center Patrick O'Sullivan and Calgary's second round pick in the 2009 draft (previously acquired) to the Carolina Hurricanes for eight wing Justin Williams. The Hurricanes then traded O'Sullivan to the Edmonton Oilers along with a second round pick in the 2009 draft for left wing Erik Cole and a fifth round pick in the 2009 draft. It was rumored for the past few weeks that Erik Cole could be moved by deadline day, with the Boston Bruins rumored interested in his services. In 62 games this season, O'Sullivan has 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points. Williams, who is currently sidelined with a broken hand, has three goals and seven assists for 10 points in 32 games this season. In 63 games this season, Cole has 16 goals and 11 assists for 27 points. Williams is a good pickup for the Kings, as he will bring lots of offensive skill to their wing. O' Sullivan gives a Oilers a scoring center to play on Ales Hemsky's line, while Cole brings toughness and offensive skill to the Hurricanes. With this being Cole's second stint in Carolina, he should have no trouble fitting in with the team.