The Los Angeles Kings have acquired left wing Richard Clune from Dallas in exchange for right wing Lauri Tukonen, it was announced today by Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi.
Clune, 21, was selected by Dallas in the third round (71st overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He played in 38 games with the Iowa Stars of the American Hockey League (AHL) this past season and recorded eight points (3-5=8) while finishing second on the club with 137 penalty minutes. Clune, a 6-0, 195-pound native of Toronto, also skated in 19 games with the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads this past season and registered 10 points (1-9=10) and 41 penalty minutes.
Los Angeles Kings - News: KINGS ACQUIRE FORWARD RICHARD CLUNE FROM DALLAS FOR RIGHT WING LAURI TUKONEN - 07/21/2008