The Kings are still looking at a trade as their best option to add a defenseman, but should they shift their focus to the free-agent route, the names they’re looking at would include Jassen Cullimore, Bret Hedican, Keith Carney, Marek Malik and Nolan Pratt. They would also take another look at Danny Markov and perhaps even Aaron Miller. Keep in mind, though, that a trade is still far more likely. These are just names that would be considered.
