Snapshots: Del Zotto, Treliving, Howard, Lightning
2017/02/snapshots-treliving-lightning.htmlAlthough he has been listed as day-to-day for the better part of three weeks now, Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto is finally close to returning to the lineup from his ankle injury and is targeting Wednesday against the Flames as a return date, reports Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post. … Del Zotto’s season has largely been one setback after another due to injuries and struggles that have seen him spend time as a healthy scratch as well, hardly an ideal spot for a pending unrestricted free agent.
PHR Originals: 01/30/2017 – 02/05/2017
2017/02/originals-01302017-02052017.htmlThe Trade Candidate pieces came fast and furious this week, with our staff taking a closer look at the cases for: Jannik Hansen (link), Cody Franson (link), Shane Doan (link), Teddy Purcell (link), Ben Bishop (link), Jimmy Howard (link), Michael Del Zotto (link), Jaroslav Halak (link), and Curtis Lazar (link). … Calgary, Carolina and Philadelphia were specifically analyzed for some issues they will face.
Trade Candidate: Michael Del Zotto
2017/01/trade-candidate-michael-zotto.htmlComing off an injury-plagued 2015-16 season, Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto was looking to not only stay healthy but show more offensive consistency as he headed into the walk year of his contract. … Things couldn’t have gotten off to much worse of a start for Del Zotto who suffered a lower body injury late in training camp that resulted in him being placed on LTIR to start the season, where he missed 12 games.
What’s Next For The Philadelphia Flyers?
2017/01/whats-philadelphia-flyers.htmlWhile that might be a development tactic, other blueliners like Andrew MacDonald and Michael Del Zotto haven't played well enough for the team this year either. … With Mark Streit, Del Zotto and Nick Schultz all unrestricted free agents this summer, the team could also decide to sell off some expiring assets and give younger players more freedom.
2017 Midseason UFA Power Rankings: 11-20
2017/01/midseason-power-rankings.htmlMichael Del Zotto, D, Philadelphia - The first half of his season hasn’t gone particularly well to say the least.
Examining Recent January Trades
2017/01/examining-recent-january.html1/22/14 - The New York Rangers dealt Michael Del Zotto to Nashville in exchange for fellow blue liner Kevin Klein. … Del Zotto was brought to Music City for his offensive and puck-moving capabilities but didn't perform well in Nashville, tallying just five points in 25 games as a Predator.
Flyers Notes: Del Zotto, Defense, Raffl
2016/12/flyers-notes-defense.htmlThe start to this season hasn’t been a great one for Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto. … Being sat down while having your minutes cut is hardly a desirable spot for anyone to be in but the timing is particularly poor for Del Zotto, a pending unrestricted free agent in a market that isn’t all that strong when it comes to defensemen.
Notable Major Junior Trades From Recent History
2016/12/junior-trades-recent.htmlOn January 8, 2009, the Oshawa Generals (who will appear a few more times in this list) traded Tavares, future NHL defenseman Michael Del Zotto, and goaltender Daryl Borden to the London Knights for winger Christian Thomas, defenseman Scott Valentine, goaltender Michael Zador, and six draft picks. … Tavares and Del Zotto were rentals who went on to play in the NHL the following seasons, while Borden played three games with the Knights before ending up in senior hockey.
Shayne Gostisbehere Day-To-Day With Hand Injury
2016/12/gostisbehere-with-injury.htmlWith a hole on the back end now, Philadelphia is putting their great defensive depth to work by inserting Michael Del Zotto into the lineup. … With the emergence of rookie Ivan Provorov and the return to form of Andrew MacDonald, to go along with what was already a strong corps of blue liners, Del Zotto has seen his role greatly reduced.
Metropolitan Notes: Berube, Rangers, Del Zotto, Carey
2016/11/metropolitan-berube-rangers.htmlFlyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto will return to the lineup tonight, notes CSN Philly’s Tim Panaccio. … Philadelphia is also making some lineup changes up front, moving Michael Raffl onto the front line with Brayden Schenn dropping down into a checking role.
The Post-Burns Free Agent Market
2016/11/burns-agent-market.htmlInjury-prone risk/reward players like Michael Del Zotto and Michael Stone will also draw more interest.
Flyers’ Michael Del Zotto To Return Saturday
2016/11/flyers-michael-saturday.htmlAfter a suffering a knee injury at the beginning of October, Flyers' defenseman Michael Del Zotto is set to return to the lineup on Saturday night, according to Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer. … Del Zotto was placed on injured reserve on October 7th, and originally given a timetable of 4-5 weeks which was clearly accurate.
Friedman’s Latest: Spooner, Flyers, Canadiens, Trouba, Capitals
2016/11/friedmans-canadiens-capitals.htmlWith Michael Del Zotto and Scott Laughton are nearing a return to the lineup, the Flyers are believed to be trying to make a move to free up some cap room.
Snapshots: Flyers, Escrow, Murray, Despres
2016/10/snapshots-flyers-despres.htmlAs for Michael Del Zotto, he skated for the first time on Sunday after suffering a knee injury of his own.
Radko Gudas Suspended Six Games
2016/10/radko-gudas-suspended.htmlWith Michael Del Zotto out and now Gudas unavailable, 19-year old Ivan Provorov will be staying with the team.
Provorov, Konecny To Stay With Flyers For 2016-17
2016/10/provorov-konecny-flyers.htmlWhile he has the makings of a top-pair NHL defenseman, Provorov will not be asked to do too much in his rookie year, with 2016 rookie sensation Shayne Gostisbehere and the very capable Michael Del Zotto in the fold, but that won't stop the Russian blue liner from making a name for himself eary in Philadelphia. … It's official in Philadelphia: GM Ron Hextall has confirmed that preseason stars Travis Konecny and Ivan Provorov have officially made the Flyers roster.
2016-17 Season Preview: Philadelphia Flyers
2016/10/season-preview-philadelphia.htmlThey still have a ton of young talent getting closer to the NHL and with Mark Streit ($5.25MM AAV) and Michael Del Zotto ($3.875MM AAV) both set for free agency, the Flyers might have a little bit of money to spend next summer, assuming they rely on prospects to fill those openings. … This evening we move on to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Week In Review: 10/3/16 – 10/9/16
2016/10/review-10316-10916.htmlMichael Del Zotto is set to miss the next 4 - 5 weeks with the dreaded lower-body-injury.
Del Zotto Out 4-5 Weeks With Lower Body Injury
2016/10/zotto-weeks-injury.htmlAccording to a team release from GM Ron Hextall, Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto will be out four to five weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury. … Del Zotto joins Brandon Manning and Scott Laughton on the injury shelf, after both were ruled out this week.
Flyers Notes: MacDonald, Gostisbehere, Konecny, Cousins
2016/10/macdonald-gostisbehere-konecny.htmlLast season, MacDonald formed a pairing with Michael Del Zotto with MacDonald playing on the left side. … Not only does Philadelphia have the room to keep his $5MM cap hit on the books but MacDonald’s ability to play both sides on the blueline has made him a much more valuable player to have around.
Flyers Notes: Schultz, Gudas, Cuts
2016/09/flyers-notes-schultz.htmlHe'll continue to get a lot of defensive zone starts, while Michael Del Zotto and Shayne Gostisbehere provide all the offense from the back end. … Philadelphia trimmed the roster to 49 today, and is expected to take about 15 off that number tomorrow.
Flyers Notes: Del Zotto, Gordon, MacDonald
2016/09/flyers-gordon-macdonald.htmlDel Zotto underwent the procedure back in February and as a result, played in just 52 games with Philadelphia last season; he also missed their first round series against Washington. … He was brought back to the Flyers when Del Zotto went down last year and was a much steadier presence on their back end.
Under The Cap Floor: New Jersey Devils
2016/09/under-jersey-devils.htmlThe Philadelphia Flyers have too many men on the blue line, an issue that New Jersey wishes they had, and cap problems and defensive depth issues could be wiped out by trading for Mark Streit, Andrew MacDonald, or maybe even Michael Del Zotto.
Roster Crunch: Metropolitan Division
2016/08/roster-metropolitan-division.htmlBut this year, that may not be the case; MacDonald got into all six playoff games (mostly because of Michael Del Zotto's injury) and skated down the stretch with rookie phenom Shayne Gostisbehere. … Philadelphia Flyers - The Flyers still have one big, bad contract on their roster, and that's Andrew MacDonald and his $5MM cap-hit.