Mathieu Schneider says sayonara and heads back to the Kings for six million/year.

Well, that was three days ago. Wrong team, but right state and damn near exact amount. Sad? Of course you are. What do we lose? A lot: 157 points over three years, a blast from the point, a constant threat and some violent tendencies rarely mentioned but always appreciated.

So…5.6/year? Was that too rich for Kenny’s blood?

Maybe. Or maybe he’s thinking Kronwall can put up 2/3 of that and we won’t be hurt by Schneider’s defection. And maybe he’s hedging his bets and stashing his cash.

For who? You know who.