Flyers, Del Zotto agree to two-year deal

Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Michael Del Zotto (15) skates against New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26), of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in Newark, N.J. (Julio Cortez/AP)

The Philadelphia Flyers and RFA Michael Del Zotto have agreed to terms on a two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

The deal is worth a reported $7.75 million and carries a $3.875 cap hit.

The 25-year-old defenceman had 10 goals and 32 points in 64 games in 2014-15 — his first season with the Flyers — and has registered 37 goals and 158 points in 381 career NHL games.

July 16, 2015

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Michael Del Zotto
SIGNED BY
Philadelphia Flyers
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$3.875 million
TOTAL
$7.75 million

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