The Florida Panthers have signed veteran defenseman Michael Del Zotto to a one-year, two-way contract.
Del Zotto, 32, skated in 26 games with the Ottawa Senators in 2021-22, recording three goals 13 points. He also played in 26 games with Ottawa’s American Hockey Leagueaffiliate, the Belleville Senators, producing 10 goals and 27 points.
The well-traveled 6-foot, 195-pound native of Stouffville, Ontario has plenty of NHL experience, appearing in 736 career NHL games with the Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Philadelphia Flyers, Nashville Predators and New York Rangers amassing 262 points (63-199-262).