Ducks Sign Goaltender Ray Emery to One-Year Deal

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Monday that they have signed goaltender Ray Emery to a one-year, two-way contract for the rest of the season. The deal will pay him $500,000 at the NHL level and $105,000 at the AHL level. He cleared waivers on Tuesday and has been assigned to Syracuse of the AHL. The 28-year-old netminder, who underwent hip surgery last April, has been conditioning his hip over the past month in order to make an NHL comeback. In 29 games last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, he posted a 16-11-1 record, three shutouts, a 2.64 GAA, and a .905 save percentage. Not a bad signing for the Ducks, as Emery has good size and is a solid goaltender. However, his behavioral issues have always effected his play and caused him to lose focus in net. As long as he can control his attitude, he should help the Ducks be more competitive in net as the playoffs approach. For now, Emery will continue to condition in the minors until he is ready to play in the NHL. With Jonas Hiller currently sidelined with fatigue, Emery could be back in the NHL in the near future as long as he doesn't have any more hip problems.