Columbus Signs Veteran Defenseman

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced they have come to terms with veteran defenseman, Michael Del Zotto on a one-year two-way contract.

The deal pays the Stouffville, ON native $700,000 for NHL games and $400,000 for AHL games. Del Zotto spent last season with the Anaheim Ducks, appearing in 49 games and recording 15 points.

$700K at NHL level. Del Zotto, BTW, launched a new virtual training site on New Year’s Day. Can be found here:https://t.co/tvVxwhKYFz https://t.co/MZJ0izbotN
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 10, 2021

For Del Zotto he was looking to land on a team where he can contribute some meaningful minutes and a team that has a chance to make the playoffs. He hasn't played a playoff game since 2013 and at 30-years-old knows the clock is ticking.

The veteran has played 657 career games, tallying 236 points.

"I'm pretty familiar with the team and their recent success. I like their chances to win. As you get older and older within your career, you want to win. - Michael Del Zotto#CBJ | @OhioHealth pic.twitter.com/r0ryAiWCOP
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 5, 2021