Trade Alert: The Capitals have acquired veteran defenseman.

The Washington Capitals have made a trade today to acquire some depth on the blueline.

The team has announced today that they have acquired defenseman Tom Gilbert from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for future considerations. Gilbert is set to report to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. 

Gilbert, 34, registered five points (one goal, four assists) in 18 games with the Kings this season. Gilbert is a veteran of 11 NHL seasons, spending time with the Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings.

 In 655 career regular season games he has 223 points (45 goals, 178 assists) and 198 penalty minutes.

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