MICHAEL
DEL ZOTTO
D
Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
195 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
13
years
Debut
Oct 2, 2009
Born
Jun 24, 1990
(35 yrs)
Stouffville, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by NY Rangers in 2008 (1/20).
Drafted from
Oshawa (OHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2023-09-06 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2022-12-19 |
Acquired from the Florida Panthers
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In a three-team trade, the Anaheim Ducks acquired defenseman Michael Del Zotto from the Florida Panthers; the Detroit Red Wings acquired forward Danny O'Regan from Anaheim; and the Panthers received winger Givani Smith from Detroit. |
| 2022-10-10 |
Assigned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).
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| 2022-10-09 |
Placed on waivers by the Florida Panthers.
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| 2022-07-17 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Florida Panthers to a one-year two-way contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2018-19 (St. Louis) |
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2009-10 |
| OHL | Third All-Star Team Third All-Star Team | 2008-09 |
Scouting Report
He never lived up to his status as a first-round draft pick (No. 20 overall in 2008), but he was a useful defenseman because of his skating ability. Knew how to move the puck. His defensive-zone coverage was not optimal and he could be a little careless with the puck, especially earlier in his NHL career. Overall, he was serviceable at the highest level.
Long Range Potential: Mobile depth defenseman.
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