-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Quote Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has signed defenceman Michael Del Zotto to a two-year, one-way contract worth an average annual value of $3,000,000. "Michael is a mobile, playmaking defenceman who adds depth and scoring to our blue line," said Benning. "His ability to log big minutes and contribute in all situations will help our team be competitive every night." Del Zotto, 27, ranked tied for second in goals (6) and tied for fifth in points (6-12-18) among Flyers defencemen during the 2016.17 season. His 6.7% shooting percentage and 173 hits also ranked first and second respectively among Philadelphia blue liners during the year. In 484 career NHL games over parts of nine seasons split between Philadelphia, Nashville and the New York Rangers, Del Zotto has collected 189 points (47-142-189) along with 202 penalty minutes. The 6-0, 195-pound defenceman has also notched 12 points (3-9-12) in 32 playoff appearances. A native of Stouffville, Ontario, Del Zotto was originally selected by the Rangers in the first round, 20th overall, at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-sign-michael-del-zotto/c-290251920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryberg Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Love the term (Please no NTC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughtysCheck Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 great deal. good term. not too much. never have enough defensemen. should help our powerplay. looks like we found our ehrhoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMillerTime Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 replacement for sbisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Also no issues with this. Will be a great revenue generator for Brandis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubik Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 1 minute ago, ItsMillerTime said: replacement for sbisa More than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just now, DoughtysCheck said: great deal. good term. not too much. never have enough defensemen. should help our powerplay. looks like we found our ehrhoff 10 pts on the powerplay in 167 games for the Flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derp... Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 It's a decent gamble, on a youngish OFD. I don't think the contract is untradeable at all, especially if we need to fit him on a cap tight team. Just need to keep a few bucks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rough Neck Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Just now, mll said: 10 pts on the powerplay in 167 games for the Flyers. I am almost positive, as in, I just thought about this right now, the hope is Del Zotto shows strong puck moving skills similar to Erhoff for Newell PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hopefully his defensive game has improved. We don't need a repeat of the Weber/Larsen debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluralsight Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, b3. said: Also no issues with this. Will be a great revenue generator for Brandis. He might also replace Shane O'Brien as the Roxy's favourite visitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I will live witht eh higher caphit with that short term. good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pernell Karl Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Liking the term, hopefully he can capitalize on some opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Good term and cap hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 He gonna bring Lisa Ann with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel_Bure 10 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, ItsMillerTime said: replacement for sbisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuckin Kingsly Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Great contracts being handed out by trader Jim today. Gets way to much hate around these parts. Very happy with our gm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Another sub-200lb Dman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmylu1 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Jimbo is having a great Canada Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 They Obviously don't think Juolevi is ready for the NHL full time yet. Allows him to develop and physically mature. I bet they are thinking. 1 year of junior, 1 season in the AHL with a call up at the trade deadline when they deal Del Zotto. Good not to rush him smart move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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