Most of the Kings woke up in their own beds Wednesday, pulled out of their own driveways and parked in their familiar stalls at the team's El Segundo practice facility.
A day earlier, that was no guarantee.
The league's trade deadline arrived Tuesday with uncertainty swirling among a few veteran players. In the end, only one major transaction unfolded in Los Angeles -- defenseman Brad Stuart was sent to the Detroit Red Wings for two draft picks.
"I don't think anybody was worried about being traded other than a few of us older guys," said 37-year-old forward Scott Thornton. "It's different. You're aware it might happen, so you talk to your kids, you let them know, so they're not shocked if it does happen."
Kings veterans know they're set (LA Times) 
