Del Zotto announced the end of his playing career Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto had 63 goals, 262 points, 1,672 hits and 1,038 blocks in 739 career NHL games with the Rangers, Nashville, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Anaheim, St. Louis, Columbus and Ottawa. He reached the 30-point milestone on three occasions in his NHL career and set his personal best of 41 points in 2011-12. The 33-year-old had eight goals and 41 points in 65 AHL contests between San Diego and Charlotte last season.

Del Zotto was traded to the Ducks from the Red Wings on Monday in exchange for Danny O'Regan after Detroit had previously acquired Del Zotto from Florida in a swap for Givani Smith.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto has been playing in the minors this season with AHL Charlotte after being waived at the start of the campaign. In 25 outings with the Checkers, the 32-year-old blueliner has tallied two goals and eight assists. Now that Del Zotto is with Anaheim, he could be brought up to the NHL to bolster the defensive depth, though he will initially report to AHL San Diego.

Del Zotto was placed on waivers Sunday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto appeared at the AHL level last season for the first time since the 2010-11 campaign. The veteran blueliner will likely spend most of the 2022-23 season in the minors as well.

Del Sotto signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Del Sotto was bought out by the Senators with one year remaining on his two-year deal earlier in July. However, even if the 32-year-old is able to secure a full-time spot on the NHL roster, it's unlikely he'd offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

Del Zotto was waived by Ottawa on Tuesday in order for the team to buy out his contract, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto has played for eight different clubs over the course of his 13-year NHL career and appears set to find a new home next year after Ottawa opted against keeping him for the final year of his contract. Even if the blueliner can secure a full-time gig as a regular starter next season, he will be hard-pressed to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

Del Zotto was waived on Saturday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto will join AHL Belleville after presumably clearing waivers. The 31-year-old vet has picked up 13 points through 26 top-level appearances this year.

Del Zotto was promoted from AHL Belleville on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto has racked up 27 points through 26 AHL games this season. Ottawa wasn't able to find a trade partner for the veteran blueliner, so he'll likely finish out the year at the NHL level. He's averaging 17:16 of ice time with six points in 10 appearances with the Senators this season.

Del Zotto was demoted to AHL Belleville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto has averaged 17:05 of ice and tallied six points through 10 NHL appearances this season. The 31-year-old will rejoin AHL Belleville, where he has played two games and tallied one assist during the 2021-22 campaign.

Del Zotto was called up to the Senators' active roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto hasn't suited up at the NHL level since Nov. 27 versus the Kings in which he scored a goal on three shots. While the defenseman has been limited to just 10 appearances for the club this year, he has been rather productive in those contests with two goals and four assists.

Del Zotto landed on the waiver wire Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Del Zotto has been a healthy scratch in five straight contests, so some time in the minors should provide him the opportunity to log significant minutes. Considering the blueliner has 720 games of NHL experience over a 13-year career, he could draw some interest from clubs around the league.