Told #LAKings are out of the Rick Nash talks, but — as others have said — #CBJ C Jeff Carter to the Kings is a distinct possibility.

— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) February 23, 2012

The Kings are reportedly close to acquiring Jeff Carter.

If LA can complete a Jeff Carter deal, that would basically leave NYR and SJ for Nash…

— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 23, 2012