The Kings reached into their past, opting for a familiar face and making a low-risk move on Friday by bringing back defenseman Rob Scuderi.
It was accomplished by a swap of minor-league defensemen. The Kings sent defenseman Christian Ehrhoff to the Chicago Blackhawks for Scuderi, and the Blackhawks will be paying a portion of Scuderi’s salary.
The Kings had been looking for a fill for the back end that takes the salary cap into account for next year. While Scuderi still has one year left on his contract -- a four-year, $13.