Free agent defenceman Steve Montador has signed a one-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks.
Montador, 28, had his best offensive season in 73 games with the Florida Panthers in 2007-08, posting career-highs in goals (8), assists (15), points (23), power-play goals (2) and shots (96).
The 6-0, 211-pound undrafted blue-liner began his NHL career with Calgary, signing with the Flames as a free agent in 2000. On Dec. 2, 2005, Calgary dealt Montador along with Dustin Johner to Florida in exchange for forward Kristian Huselius.
In 290 NHL games with the Panthers and Flames, the Vancouver native has posted 14 goals and 33 assists (47 points) with 461 penalty minutes.
With files from the Canadian PressSurging Canucks host slumping Red Wings
Goaltender Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks hope to continue their stellar play as they welcome the struggling Detroit Red Wings Saturday night (CBC, 10 p.m. ET) at General Motors Place.
Hard-luck Oilers captain Moreau gone for the season
Edmonton Oilers captain Ethan Moreau's run of bad luck continues with the news he's out for the rest of the season after fracturing a bone in his lower left leg.
Canadiens look to bounce back against Hurricanes
The Montreal Canadiens will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they meet the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Tuesday night.
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