Steve Montador Signs With Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Friday that they have signed former Florida Panthers defenseman Steve Montador to a one year contract thought to be worth $800-900k.

The 28 year old, 6-0, 211-pound defenseman had a career year last year in Florida, appearing in 73 games and scoring 8 goals, and 15 assists for 23 points. Montador also recorded 73 penalty minutes. Last season Montador set career highs for goals, assists, points, power play goals (2) and shots (96).

Montador saw action with the Calgary Flames in 2004 when the Flames made a run at the Stanley Cup. He would see action in all seven games against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 2005 Florida acquired Montador and Dustin Johner in exchange for Kristian Huselius.

Montador was involved in Right to Play with Andrew Ference and went to Tanzania to support it. A one hour documentary about Right To Play aired on the NHL Network and TSN last year.

With the signing finalized it seems imminent that Mathieu Schneider will be moved now, with the Ducks gaining a talented blue liner at a bargain price.

Montador wont just help the team, but possibly even the community, as seen through his giving nature with Right to Play. Without a doubt, i look forward to seeing Montador in a Ducks jersey next year.

Original Article: Courtesy of the Anaheim Ducks website.