Michael Del Zotto Clears Waivers
2021/12/michael-del-zotto-placed-on-waivers.htmlSaturday: Del Zotto was not claimed, reports Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch. … That someone is Michael Del Zotto, who was placed on waivers today according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Ottawa’s Erik Brannstrom Suffers Broken Hand
2021/11/ottawas-erik-brannstrom-suffers-broken-hand.htmlVeteran utility defenseman Michael Del Zotto, who has played in just six games this season, is the next best option, while the other two healthy NHLers are Dillon Heatherington, who made his season debut on Thursday, and Lassi Thomson, who made his NHL debut on Thursday.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Ottawa Senators
2021/09/salary-cap-deep-dive-ottawa-senators-5.htmlDel Zotto’s contract came as a surprise to many for someone that has had to settle for discount deals the last two seasons but the Sens believe he can be a capable veteran to hold down a spot while their prospects develop.
Atlantic Notes: Batherson, Del Zotto, Hinostroza
2021/08/atlantic-notes-batherson-del-zotto-hinostroza.htmlStill with Ottawa, Michael Del Zotto’s two-year, $4MM contract with the Senators may have come as a surprise considering he had to earn a deal last season through the PTO route but the veteran told Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch that there were four or five other offers on the table. … The 31-year-old blueliner had 13 points in 53 games last season but is a bit of a curious fit in Ottawa with the acquisition of Nick Holden and the presence of young blueliners Erik Brannstrom and Victor Mete who are lefties like Del Zotto.
Free Agent Frenzy 2021: Day 1 Signings By Team
2021/07/free-agent-frenzy-2021-day-1-signings-by-team.htmlD Michael Del Zotto - Two years, $2.0MM…
Ottawa Senators Ink Deal With Michael Del Zotto
2021/07/ottawa-senators-ink-deal-with-michael-del-zotto.htmlThe Ottawa Senators announced today that they've signed defenseman Michael Del Zotto to a two-year deal. … Del Zotto turned a PTO with the Columbus Blue Jackets last fall into a contract and then quietly enjoyed a solid season as a physical presence and occasional offensive contributor for Columbus, outplaying his minimum contract.
Expansion Primer: Columbus Blue Jackets
2021/07/expansion-primer-columbus-blue-jackets.htmlD Michael Del Zotto…
Free Agent Focus: Columbus Blue Jackets
2021/06/free-agent-focus-columbus-blue-jackets-5.htmlD Michael Del Zotto - Del Zotto was a nice surprise on the back end for Columbus this season. … Del Zotto wasn't a dynamo offensively with just 13 points in 53 contests, but rediscovered his transitional game this season, having arguably his most defensively sound performance since his days with the New York Rangers.
Trade Deadline Primer: Columbus Blue Jackets
2021/03/trade-deadline-primer-columbus-blue-jackets-2.htmlFirst-time Blue Jackets Michael Del Zotto and Mikhail Grigorenko could be nice depth additions for contenders, as could bottom-six center Riley Nash. … Del Zotto especially is affordable and experienced - a nice acquisition for a cap-strapped team in need of skill on the blue line.
Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Michael Del Zotto
2021/01/columbus-blue-jackets-sign-michael-del-zotto.htmlVeteran defenseman Michael Del Zotto, in camp with the Columbus Blue Jackets on a tryout basis, is now under contract, the team announced. … It is a one-year, two-way contract for Del Zotto, who is set to play a depth role for Columbus.
Blue Jackets Sign Michael Del Zotto To PTO
2020/12/blue-jackets-sign-michael-del-zotto-to-pto.htmlIf defenseman Michael Del Zotto wants to play in the NHL this coming season, he'll have to earn a contract via the tryout route to do it. … Del Zotto was originally expected to be in a reserve role but he still managed to play in 49 games with the Ducks last season and held his own, putting up 15 points (2-13-15) while logging 18:43 per night.
Free Agent Focus: Anaheim Ducks
2020/09/free-agent-focus-anaheim-ducks-4.htmlD Michael Del Zotto - Remember when Del Zotto was a Norris Trophy nominee in 2012 after scoring 41 points in 77 games with the New York Rangers? That seems like a completely different player than the one who has suited up for three different teams the past two seasons. … Del Zotto played in 49 games for the Ducks this season and is still only 30, but hasn't been able to recapture that early-career magic in years.
Pacific Notes: Pelletier, Tanev, Ducks
2020/06/pacific-notes-pelletier-tanev-ducks.htmlGoalie Ryan Miller and defenseman Michael Del Zotto highlight their list of unrestricted free agents while blueliner Jacob Larsson plus wingers Troy Terry and Sonny Milano are among the restricted free agents.
Stretch Run Storylines: Anaheim Ducks
2020/05/stretch-run-storylines-anaheim-ducks.htmlAll three would likely be part of any taxi squad and with veterans Michael Del Zotto and Matt Irwin likely heading for unrestricted free agency this offseason, there are spots open for the taking.
Trade Rumors: Ducks, Senators, DeMelo, Duclair
2020/01/trade-rumors-ducks-senators-demelo-duclair.htmlFor a team with so few valuable impending free agents – Michael Del Zotto and Derek Grant lead the way – this shift in the status quo could make for a much bigger deadline in Anaheim.
Trade Deadline Primer: Anaheim Ducks
2020/01/trade-deadline-primer-anaheim-ducks.htmlThey will likely want to move one of their rental blueliners (Michael Del Zotto and Korbinian Holzer) but their markets will be very limited. … Five Players To Watch For: D Michael Del Zotto, F Derek Grant, F Ondrej Kase, G Ryan Miller, F Daniel…
What Your Team Is Thankful For: Anaheim Ducks
2019/11/what-your-team-is-thankful-for-anaheim-ducks-3.htmlMurray has added veteran depth in the form of Michael Del Zotto and Erik Gudbranson but a more impactful piece will need to be added.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Anaheim Ducks
2019/08/salary-cap-deep-dive-anaheim-ducks-3.htmlSimilarly, Del Zotto and Holzer are basically placeholders for their prospects.
Anaheim Ducks Sign Three Players
2019/07/anaheim-ducks-sign-three-players.htmlThe team has also officially announced the one-way contract for Michael Del Zotto, which was reported earlier this month to be worth $750K. … Unlike the first two, Del Zotto has likely been brought back as depth for the NHL club.
Ducks Sign Michael Del Zotto
2019/07/ducks-sign-michael-del-zotto.htmlMichael Del Zotto is on his way back to Anaheim. … Del Zotto saw action with three different teams last season.
Free Agent Focus: St. Louis Blues
2019/06/free-agent-focus-st-louis-blues-3.htmlOther UFAs: F Conner Bleackley, D Chris Butler, G Jared Coreau, D Michael Del Zotto, F Nikita Soshnikov, F Chris…
Why Tampa Bay’s Defense Will Look Much Different Next Season
2019/04/why-tampa-bays-defense-will-look-much-different-next-season.htmlVeteran UFA options who could come in under $2MM or so include Michael Del Zotto, Adam McQuaid, Ben Lovejoy, and Roman Polak, among others. … How the team handles Point, Callahan, and the free agency and trade markets will be one of the more intriguing…
Big Money Sits As Playoffs Begin
2019/04/big-money-sits-as-playoffs-begin.htmlThe Blues went out and added some depth to the back end at the trade deadline by acquiring Del Zotto, but won't have him in the lineup tonight when they take on the Winnipeg Jets. … The Stars have the most money sitting on the sidelines out of any team in the playoffs, and a huge chunk of that is just Spezza.
Jay Bouwmeester Signs One-Year Extension
2019/04/jay-bouwmeester-signs-one-year-extension.htmlThe Blues have two other veteran defensemen coming off the books this season as Michael Del Zotto and Carl Gunnarsson approach free agency, meaning they'll still have room for some younger players to take bigger roles.
Canucks Notes: Demko, Hutton, Schenn, Lockwood
2019/03/canucks-notes-demko-hutton-schenn-lockwood.htmlSchenn, who came over to the Canucks in a January swap with the Anaheim Ducks for Michael Del Zotto, has fared well, showing energy and becoming a quick fan favorite in his 15 games with Vancouver.