Los Angeles sends Rob Blake to New York Rangers for Nigel Dawes and a conditional 2008 pick
The Kings likely were hoping to get more value out of their 38-year-old veteran, but the ankle injury that has him on IR for the next two weeks won't leave much time for him to prove himself fit before the deadline. As a result, they're likely to settle for a deal similar to the one the Panthers accepted last year for Todd Bertuzzi. Dawes has shuttled between New York and Hartford this season, but he's close to earning full-time duty as a second-liner. He's small (5-8, 185), but has sick hands and the work ethic to make a name for himself. In Blake, the Rangers would add a marquee name (always attractive to the bosses on Broadway) and legitimate top pairing blueliner who can bolster the power play and make life miserable for marauding forwards.
Deals that make sense for contenders and pretenders (SI.com) 
