Injury Updates: Stone, Martin, Gunnarsson, Howden
2019/03/injury-updates-stone-martin-gunnarsson-howden.htmlGM Doug Armstrong acknowledged earlier in the week that their acquisition of Michael Del Zotto was in part due to the uncertainty surrounding Gunnarsson’s timeline for a return.
Michael Del Zotto Heading To St. Louis Blues
2019/02/michael-del-zotto-heading-to-st-louis-blues.htmlLouis Blues have added some defensive depth by acquiring Michael Del Zotto from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2019 sixth-round pick. … Del Zotto, 28, is an unrestricted free agent at the end of a year that sees him join a third organization.
New Jersey Devils Place Eric Gryba On Waivers
2019/02/new-jersey-devils-place-eric-gryba-on-waivers.htmlWith the defense rental market highlighted by uninspiring names like Adam McQuaid, Michael Del Zotto, Bogdan Kiselevich, and Alex Petrovic,…
Penguins’ Brian Dumoulin And Kris Letang Suffer Injuries
2019/02/penguins-brian-dumoulin-and-kris-letang-suffer-injuries.htmlThe rental defenseman market isn't very encouraging and the Penguins have limited cap space, but a player like Adam McQuaid or Michael Del Zotto might make sense for Rutherford to pursue if the Penguins will be without one or both of their top defenders for an extended time. … Ahead of last night's Stadium Series game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins at Lincoln Financial Field, there was some concern that rain - and the dangerous ice conditions it can cause - would force the Flyers to sit Wayne Simmonds, their top trade chip.
Trade Rumors: Hart, Elliott, Tolvanen, Rangers, Senators
2019/02/trade-rumors-hart-elliott-tolvanen-rangers-senators.htmlWith the trade statuses of Alex Edler, Niklas Kronwall, Cody Ceci, and others still unclear, McQuaid looks like the top target for defense-needy teams versus the likes of Michael Del Zotto and Bogdan Kiselevich. … The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that rookie sensation Carter Hart will be out at least ten days with a lower-body injury.
Minor Transactions: 02/17/2019
2019/02/minor-transactions-02172019.htmlLuke Schenn, acquired in the Michael Del Zotto trade in January, was given his first Canucks promotion the team announced, although he did not suit up last night. … Gustavsson, 20, was given his first recall on Tuesday to serve as the backup to Anders Nilsson while Craig Anderson was sidelined.
Andrej Sustr Placed On Waivers
2019/01/andrej-sustr-placed-on-waivers-2.htmlWith Michael Del Zotto ready to play for Anaheim it seems unlikely that Sustr will be getting into any game…
The Anaheim Ducks And The Issue Of “Tagging”
2019/01/the-anaheim-ducks-and-the-issue-of-tagging.htmlOutside of recent additions Michael Del Zotto and Derek Grant, who are unlikely to be flipped, the Ducks have only three other notable impending unrestricted free agents: forwards Jakob Silfverberg and Brian Gibbons and currently injured goaltender Ryan Miller.
Anaheim Ducks Trade Luke Schenn, Joseph Blandisi In Separate Moves
2019/01/anaheim-ducks-trade-luke-schenn-joseph-blandisi-in-separate-moves.htmlFirst the team sent Luke Schenn and a 2020 seventh-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Michael Del Zotto, before then acquiring Derek Grant from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Joseph Blandisi. … Both Del Zotto and Grant are short-term fixes given their status as pending unrestricted free agents, something that can't really be said about many other players on their roster.
Vancouver Canucks Not Closing Door On Nikita Tryamkin
2018/11/vancouver-canucks-not-closing-door-on-nikita-tryamkin.htmlBy then, Chris Tanev, Michael Del Zotto and Alexander Edler will have already reached unrestricted free agency and may not be around, while the team should be very competitive in the Western Conference.
Is Vancouver Looking To Make A Big Splash?
2018/09/is-vancouver-looking-to-make-a-big-splash.htmlOver the past two off-seasons, Vancouver has taken roster spots away from younger players in order to sign the likes of Erik Gudbranson, Sam Gagner, Michael Del Zotto, Anders Nilsson, Thomas Vanek, Darren Archibald, Jay Beagle, Antoine Roussel, Tim Schaller and more.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Vancouver Canucks
2018/08/salary-cap-deep-dive-vancouver-canucks-2.htmlDel Zotto has been on short-term deals for most of his career and as he’s an offensive-minded depth defender, that probably won’t change too much next summer.
Canucks Notes: Hughes, Utica Comets, Schaller, Defense
2018/07/canucks-notes-hughes-utica-comets-schaller-defense.htmlTSN's Jason Brough reports that while the loss of Hughes is likely going to keep the team's defense the same, he wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver makes a move to improve a below average defense that at the momemt is made up of Alexander Edler, Chris Tanev, Erik Gudbranson, Michael Del Zotto, Ben Hutton and Troy Stecher.
Vancouver Canucks Announce Multi-Year Extension For GM Jim Benning
2018/02/vancouver-canucks-expected-to-announce-three-year-extension-for-gm-jim-benning.htmlThomas Vanek, Michael Del Zotto and others could be on their way out, as suggested by Linden in a letter to season ticket holders today, when he states that they will be adding some prospects and building towards the future over the next few months.
Vancouver Canucks Receiving Interest In Ben Hutton
2018/02/vancouver-canucks-receiving-interest-in-ben-hutton.htmlVancouver has more obvious trade deadline bait in players like Thomas Vanek and Michael Del Zotto, but as teams around the league move away from rentals or short-term options, players like Hutton become even more valuable in trade.
Trade Candidate: Erik Gudbranson
2018/02/trade-candidate-erik-gudbranson.htmlHis minutes have been limited, trailing newcomers Michael Del Zotto and Derrick Pouliot in terms of ice time, and has lost his role as one of the teams few key penalty killers.
Pacific Notes: Vancouver’s Defense, Kane, Muzzin, Sekera
2018/01/pacific-notes-vancouvers-defense-kane-muzzin-sekera.htmlThe team's top offensive defenseman is offseason acquisition Michael Del Zotto, who has 12 points this year, but Botchford says that the 27-year-old has rarely been the answer this season.
Vancouver Canucks Will Look To The Future As Deadline Nears
2018/01/vancouver-canucks-will-look-to-the-future-as-deadline-nears.htmlIt seemed as though this was the plan all along when the Canucks signed the trio of Thomas Vanek, Michael Del Zotto and Sam Gagner in the offseason. … Vanek currently sits second on the team in scoring, while Del Zotto has logged more than 21 minutes a night all season.
PHR Originals: 11/27/17 – 12/3/17
2017/12/phr-originals-112717-12317.htmlVeterans like Thomas Vanek and Michael Del Zotto are on cheap enough deals for most contenders to take on if they choose to sell while several of their prospects are off to strong starts to the season.
Vancouver Canucks Earning Trade Deadline Capital
2017/11/vancouver-canucks-earning-trade-deadline-capital.htmlIn free agency, they added a trio of players in Thomas Vanek, Michael Del Zotto and Sam Gagner that could bridge the gap to that next wave. … While Gagner hasn't been as effective as last season, Del Zotto and Vanek are showing their worth.
San Jose’s Meier Fined For Roughing Vancouver’s Del Zotto
2017/11/san-joses-meier-fined-for-roughing-vancouvers-del-zotto.htmlSan Jose Sharks wing Timo Meier has been fined $2,403.67 by the Department of Player Safety for roughing Vancouver Canucks defenseman Michael Del Zotto Saturday night. … Meier went down and received a shove to the ice from Del Zotto.
Canucks’ Chris Tanev Expected Out 2-3 Weeks
2017/11/canucks-chris-tanev-expected-out-2-3-weeks.htmlEdler has been out of the Canucks lineup recently, but is ready to return, alongside a healthy Hutton and Gudbranson and newcomers Michael Del Zotto, Derrick Pouliot, and Patrick Wiercioch. … Tanev's absence was felt in a major way in 2016-17, as Erik Gudbranson missed all but 30 games and both Alexander Edler and Ben Hutton were sidelined for 10+ games.
Salary Cap Deep Dive: Vancouver Canucks
2017/09/salary-cap-deep-dive-vancouver-canucks.htmlAs for Del Zotto, the team signed him away from Philadelphia this offseason to fill a hole in the defense.
2017-18 Primer: Philadelphia Flyers
2017/09/2017-18-primer-philadelphia-flyers.htmlKey Departures: F Nick Cousins (trade with Arizona), D Michael Del Zotto (free agency, Vancouver), F Roman Lyubimov (CSKA Moscow, KHL), G Steve Mason (free agency, Winnipeg), F Brayden Schenn (trade with St. … Today, we focus on the Philadelphia Flyers.