Ducks Sign Sean Zimmerman to One-Year Contract

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Thursday that they have signed defenseman Sean Zimmerman to a one-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been eligible for restricted free agency on July 1. He was acquired by the Ducks on February 27 from the Boston Bruins along with Brian McGrattan in exchange for David Laliberte and Stefan Chaput. In 51 games last season with Rochester, Providence, and Syracuse of the AHL, he had seven assists. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really just a depth signing for the Ducks, as Zimmerman will likely spend all of next season in the minors.

Ducks Acquire McGrattan, Zimmerman from Bruins for Laliberte, Chaput

The Anaheim Ducks announced late Sunday evening that they have acquired right wing Brian McGrattan and defenseman Sean Zimmerman from the Boston Bruins in exchange for right wing David Laliberte and center Stefan Chaput. All four players will be free agents this summer. In 39 games this season with Providence of the AHL, McGrattan has five points and 97 penalty minutes. Zimmerman, who the Bruins acquired from the Florida Panthers this past December, has four points in 30 games with Providence and Rochester of the AHL. Laliberte, who was acquired by the Ducks from the Philadelphia Flyers this past November, has 18 points and 52 penalty minutes in 48 games with Adirondack and Syracuse of the AHL. Chaput, who was acquired by the Ducks from the Carolina Hurricanes this past November, has 10 points in 47 games this season with Charlotte and Syracuse of the AHL. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as all four players will likely play out the rest of the season in the minors. Laliberte does have some upside, so he could end up being a good acquisition for the Bruins, whereas Chaput will just bring offensive depth for Providence. For the Ducks, McGrattan and Zimmerman will bring lots of grit and toughness at their respected positions in Syracuse.

Bruins Acquire Zimmerman from Panthers for Lovecchio, Knackstedt

The Boston Bruins announced on Thursday that they have acquired defenseman Sean Zimmerman and a conditional seventh round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft from the Florida Panthers in exchange for left wing Jeff Lovecchio and right wing Jordan Knackstedt. Zimmerman has no points in seven games with Rochester of the AHL. He was assigned to Providence of the AHL after the trade. Lovecchio has three assists in 22 games with Providence, while Knackstedt has seven goals and five assist for 12 points in 22 games. Both players were assigned to Rochester. This is really just a depth move for both teams, as all three players will likely spend most of the rest of the season in the minors. However, Zimmerman could see some time with the Bruins if injuries should mount on their blueline.

Canucks Acquire Paetsch from Panthers for Zimmerman

In their third trade over the last three days, the Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Nathan Paetsch from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Sean Zimmerman. Paetsch had signed as a free agent with the Panthers this past summer, while Zimmerman was acquired by the Canucks at the 2009-10 trade deadline from the Phoenix Coyotes. In 21 games last season with the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets, Paetsch had one goal and one assist and was a frequent healthy scratch. Zimmerman appeared in 72 games last season with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring two goals and seven assists for nine points and 105 penalty minutes. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really nothing more than a depth move for both teams. Paetsch will add some versatility to the Canucks, as he can also play on the wing, while Zimmerman gives the Panthers a physical defenseman, although he will likely spend most of this season in the minors.

Canucks Re-Sign Defenseman Zimmerman to One-Year Deal

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Sean Zimmerman to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Canucks obtained the 23-year-old defenseman on March 3 from the Phoenix Coyotes along with a sixth round pick in 2010 for defenseman Mathieu Schneider. In 72 games last season with San Antonio of the AHL, Zimmerman had two goals and seven assists for nine points and 105 penalty minutes. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. This is really just a depth signings for the Canucks. Zimmerman plays with a lot of grit and toughness, but given the depth on Vancouver's defense for next season, he likely spend most of it in the minors.

Coyotes Acquire Schneider from Canucks for Zimmerman, Draft Pick

The Coyotes continued to deal on Wednesday by acquiring defenseman Mathieu Schneider from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Sean Zimmerman and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. In 17 games this season with the Canucks, Schneider has two goals and three assists for five points. He has spent most of the season with the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. In 1281 career games with the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Atlanta Thrashers, and Vancouver Canucks, he has 223 goals and 516 assists for 739 points. He won the Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993. Zimmerman has appeared in 54 games this season with San Antonio of the AHL, scoring two goals and five assists for seven points and 75 penalty minutes. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. Not a bad move for the Coyotes, as Schneider will bring a wealth of experience, veteran depth, and offensive skill to their blueline. However, he is still in the minors and there is the possibility that he could remain in the minors for the time being. Zimmerman should bring plenty of defensive depth and toughness to the Canucks organization.