The Los Angeles Kings announced the acquisition of defenseman Dion Phaneuf from the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday in exchange for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore.

Also going L.A.'s way is journeyman pivot Nate Thompson.

With Erik Karlsson taking his time rounding into form following offseason ankle surgery, Phaneuf has arguably been Ottawa's most reliable defenseman this year, registering three goals and 13 assists in just over 20 minutes of ice time per night.

As for Gaborik, the 36-year-old veteran has struggled to stay healthy over the last few years, playing only one full season since the 2011-12 campaign. Across 29 games this season, Gaborik tallied seven goals and seven assists.

Ottawa retains 25 percent of Phaneuf's whopping $7 million per season salary.

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