Kings Land Rob Scuderi

The Los Angeles Kings have clawed away dependable defenceman Rob Scuderi from the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.

Scuderi, arguably one of the best defenders left on the free-agent market, signed a four-year, $13.6-million contract ($3.4M avg. per season) on Thursday afternoon.

"LA!" That was how Scuderi confirmed the signing in a text message to Pittsburgh Tribune writer Rob Rossi.

The 30-year-old native of Syosset, NY., was the most reliable of Pittsburgh's blueliners during its playoff run. He logged the most shifts per game (26.3) and had the most short-handed ice time of any Penguins defenceman.

Scuderi gets a significant raise by moving to Los Angeles. He was big-time bang for the Penguins buck in 2008-09, having earned $725,000.

Filed under: , ,
Posted Jul 02 2009, 05:18 PM by Bob Coatsworth
Delicious Bookmark this on Delicious

Comments

71malkin71 wrote re: Kings Land Rob Scuderi
on 07-03-2009 9:00 AM

great singing for LA rob is no pronger or big name but the effort he puts out is what made him a talent for the price. his save in game 6 in the crease(off his stick and then off his skate was the play of the finals) lots of heart good luck in LA

Johnny wrote re: Kings Land Rob Scuderi
on 07-03-2009 12:03 PM

the only question i have with this is wht is piuttsburgh going to do on the back end after gill and scuderi split

Add a Comment

(required )  
(optional )
(required )  
Remember Me?