Kings finalizing deal for rob scuderi

_This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts._ The Kings have a verbal agreement on a four-year deal with

defenseman ROB SCUDERI, whose shot-blocking talents were showcased during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup victory over the Detroit Red Wings just a few weeks ago. It’s not complete

because the paperwork must still be finished, and the numbers aren’t available yet. But for the Kings’ first free-agent move,it’s a pretty good one, even if they still lack the scorer they

need. Scuderi, 30, had one goal and 16 points and a plus-23 plus/minus rating for the Penguins last season. The left-handed shooting defenseman also had a goal and five points in 24 playoff

games. More to come at www.latimes.com/sports --Helene Elliott