The Kings have acquired defenseman Rob Scuderi from the Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi announced today. To make room on the 23-man roster, defenseman Kevin Gravel has been assigned to Ontario.
 
Scuderi, 37, has played in 17 games with the Blackhawks this year, going scoreless.
 
He has played for the Blackhawks, Penguins and the Kings during his 12-year NHL career, including winning two Stanley Cups (2012 – Los Angeles, 2009 – Pittsburgh). In 762 career regular-season games he has 104 points (8-96=104), a plus-16 rating and 196 penalty minutes.

Ehrhoff, 23, appeared in 40 games this season with the Kings, posting 10 points and 32 penalty minutes.