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For the Flyers, clearing the crease and slot areas have been major problems in the last month, so on Thursday they made a deal they hope will help solve those woes.

  They acquired Dallas defenseman Nicklas Grossman, a rugged 6-foot-4, 230-pounder, for second- and third-round draft picks in 2012. The second-round pick was acquired from Los Angeles in the Mike Richards trade, while the third-rounder came from Minnesota for Darroll Powe.

  "He's really going to give us a boost in our own zone," said general manager Paul Holmgren, adding that Grossman figures to be used on a regular shift and on the penalty kill.

  Grossman, 27, a second-round draft selection in 2004, should be in the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh. He is a stay-at-home defenseman who is difficult to play against.

   Grossman averaged about 19 minutes a...

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