The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Rob Scuderi to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Trevor Daley.
The 36-year old Scuderi was drafted 134th overall in the 5th round in the 1998 draft by the Penguins.
The 32-year old Daley was drafted 43rd overall in the 2nd round in the 2002 draft by the Dallas Stars.
Bob McKenzie: The Penguins retain $1.125 million in salary/cap hit.
David Pagnotta: Daley carries a $3.3 million cap hit – $3.1 million this year and $2.7 million next year. Scuderi carries a $3.375 million – $3 million salary this year and $2.5 million next year.
John Shannon: “Hawks were looking for a Defensive minded Dman that could kill penalties.Daley was too risky for Coach Q,been after Bowman for a safer guy”
General Fanager: If the Blackhawks were to buyout Scuderi this summer, the cap hits over the next two years – Blackhawks: $1.138 million, $555,000 Penguins: $569,000, $277,000
NHL Numbers: Daley essentially costs the Penguins $4.425 million and Scuderi will cost the Blackhawks $2.25 million.
NHL Numbers: At 5 on 5 over the past two years – Scuderi: 49.7 CF%, 54.5 GF%, 0.41 PTS/60 Daley: 48.0 CF%, 48.8 GF%, 1.07 PTS/60
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Rob Scuderi
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