Greg Zanon is not expected to re-up with the Boston Bruins prior to July 1.

He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent and will likely see what's available on the open market. Zanon recorded eight points, 116 hits, 136 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in 56 games between Minnesota and Boston during the 2011-12 campaign. He also appeared in seven playoff contests with the Bruins. He doesn't have much fantasy value, aside from his work in specialty categories, so he shouldn't be on your radar for standard leagues. Still, he should attract some interest from teams looking for a veteran defender, who doesn't shy away from the grittier work.

Injuries to Boston defensemen Dennis Seidenberg and Adam McQuaid have increased Greg Zanon's ice time with the Bruins and he's made the most of it.

Zanon played 21:59 against Washington Thursday night, the most ice time he's had as a Bruin. Zanon nearly scored in the second period, but his wrist shot from the point caromed off the right post. He was credited with four hits and one blocked shot. "Zans has been a real good fit for us with the way we play, playing positional hockey vs. man on man,'' Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "He's really adapted well and done a really good job. All his strengths are still showing. He's blocking a lot of shots. He's a physical player. I think he's done a great job moving the puck.''

Look for Zanon on the third pairing tonight. He scored two goals and six points in 39 games with the Minnesota Wild.