The Kings have traded for forward Tobias Rieder and goaltender Scott Wedgewood from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper.
The move for the 25-year-old Rieder helps add forward depth and speed on the wing for the Kings — positions of need for the team heading towards the Feb. 26 trade deadline. Rieder has eight goals and 11 assists in 58 games this year. Last season he set a career-high of 16 goals.
Rieder is in the final season of a two-year $4.45 million contract according to Cap Friendly. He will be a restricted free agent this summer. According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Coyotes will retain 15 percent of Rieder’s salary.