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The Los Angeles Kings were expected to make a big splash in this summer’s NHL UFA pool but their first significant signing is more of a ripple.
Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reports former Penguins defenseman Rob Scuderi signed with the Kings to a deal reportedly four years in length worth $3.4 million per season.
Scuderi for most of his career was a solid if unspectacular defensive blueliner with the Penguins until this year’s playoffs, when his strong play in that club’s march to the Stanley Cup elevated his stock significantly and priced him out of Pittsburgh’s market.
Kings general manager Dean Lombardi was reportedly in the market for another veteran defenseman so he got what he wanted in the 30-year-old Scuderi, whose defensive abilities should make him a good addition.
As the free agent talent pool shrinks however the possibility of Lombardi signing a major free agent star is growing remote.
This is nothing more than a ripple. Scuderi is a decent defenseman, but not worth 3.4 million a year. The kings were supposed to address the scoring problems with a star forward not a average-stay at home defenseman. Lombardi with another insignificant move, why can't he just quit after over three years of putting together lousy teams. The Sharks fired him for a reason.
Lukyo2904:17 PM EST