Ducks Re-Sign Grant, Holzer, and Miller

Photos: USA Today/AP

By Michael Walters

Today the Anaheim Ducks re-signed Derek Grant, Korbinian Holzer, and Ryan Miller to one-year deals. Grant’s deal is worth $700,000 and Holzer’s deal is worth $850,000. Both are one-way contracts. Miller’s deal is worth $1.125 million.

Derek Grant

Grant returns to Anaheim to continue his second stint with the team. During the 2017-18 season, he recorded 24 total points(12 G + 12 A) in 66 games in Anaheim. He had an on-ice rating of +3. This past season he returned to Anaheim from Pittsburgh. He appeared in 31 games posting nine total points(2 G + 7 A). He has been a reliable center in the face-off circle for Anaheim winning 52.3% of his draws. He has mainly played in a bottom six role for Anaheim but has filled in as a top-six forward when Ryan Getzlaf was injured.

Korbinian Holzer

Holzer has played in 99 career games in Anaheim posting 14 total points(3 G + 11A). Last season he spent time in Anaheim and San Diego. He had four total points(1 G + 3 A) in 22 games in Anaheim, with a +5 on-ice rating. He recorded 5 total points(2 G + 3 A) in 12 games in San Diego. Holzer will likely remain in his role as a bottom third pairing defenseman. He isn’t very flashy and won’t put up many points, but he is a solid skater that doesn’t turnover the puck often.

Ryan Miller

Miller played the last two seasons in Anaheim as John Gibson‘s backup. He was 20-13-8 in 48 games during that time span. Last season he went 8-7-2, with a GAA of 2.76 and SV% of .912. He has won 378 games in his 16th-year NHL career, the most by any American-born goaltender. He is also the second all-time winning goalie in shootouts with 59 wins. Miller is one the best, if not the best, back-ups goalies currently in the NHL. Hopefully, he can stay healthy this season and give Gibson relief as needed throughout the season.

Note: Contract amounts provided by the Athletic’s Eric Stephens.

Want to start your sports media career? Then Join The Puck Network!

DucksNPucks is part of The Puck Network, which covers the entire NHL. There are openings to cover your favorite team(s) and earn school credits! If you are interested, then apply by filling out the form here: Join Our Team. What are you waiting for? Start your sports media career TODAY!

June 20th, 2018