Rob Scuderi proved today that it really was all about the money as he took a 4 year deal worth about $3.4 million per year with the perennially bad Los Angeles Kings. I understand wanting to make money and like I said before I do not begrudge Scuds for seeking it but really? The Los Angeles Kings? Guess one Stanley Cup was enough as the former Penguins blue liner becomes the latest Penguin over the last few years to head out for teams that to call them marginal contenders for the playoffs would be generous.

Even I was surprised by this as never once did the team from the left coast come up when discussing who was in the hunt for Scuderi with people in the know.

Speaking from personal experience I don’t understand how someone can simply take money and go to a team that would be a failure. I have had many opportunities to work for many companies for more money and turned them down to take a better job for slightly less money with a stronger one. We all knew that Scuds was not going to fit under the cap but again … the Kings?

I hope Scuds is happy with his new home. And look on the bright side … there is no pressure to win when you are a member of the Kings.