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Red Wings land D Brad Stuart from Kings
By Associated Press
Feb 26, 2008 - 5:23:02 PM

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DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings acquired defenseman Brad Stuart from the Los Angeles Kings for two draft picks Tuesday, adding depth to their injury-depleted blue line.

St. Louis Blues' Keith Tkachuk, left, and Los Angeles Kings' Brad Stuart battle for the puck during the first period of the hockey game in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)


Detroit gave up a second-round pick this year and a fourth-round selection next year.

The 6-foot-2, 213-pound Stuart had five goals and 16 assists for Los Angeles this season.

"Brad adds depth and a level of abrasiveness to our blue line heading into the playoffs," Detroit general manager Ken Holland said. "He's a veteran player with playoff experience that will fit in well to our lineup."

Stuart made his NHL debut during the 1999-2000 season with the San Jose Sharks and went on to play for Boston, Calgary and the Kings. The 28-year-old has 58 goals and 227 points in his career and has 12 points in 52 postseason games.

The league-leading Red Wings made a deal with the team with the fewest points in the NHL just before the trading deadline.

It was a move they needed to make.

Detroit desperately was looking to add a veteran defenseman because Norris Trophy-winner Nicklas Lidstrom (knee), Brian Rafalski (groin), Niklas Kronwall (shoulder) and Chris Chelios (knee) are all out with injuries.

Without giving anything up, the Red Wings also added a forward on Monday by signing Darren McCarty to a one-year deal.

The 35-year-old right wing, who became a fan favorite as he helped Detroit win three Stanley Cups, has been assigned to Grand Rapids on a 14-day conditioning loan.

McCarty was scoreless in 32 games last season, his second with the Calgary Flames.


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