Breaking News: Three way trade between Flyers, Kings, Blue Jackets

The LA Kings seem to be playing the part of the bankroller in the deal, retaining 30% of Provorov's salary in order to get out of the larger sum of money owed to struggling goaltender Cal Petersen.

With a trade of this magnitude, more details will surely emerge in the coming hours as to the motivations and hockey implications of these trades. On initial reaction, the pay a price to move on from Cal Petersen, the Blue Jackets improve their defence for next season, and the Flyers retain assets and move on from Ivan Provorov.

Update:

Full Trade