TFP has learned that the Anaheim Ducks have signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Mathieu Schneider to a two-year contract worth $11.25 million.
A source confirmed to TFP that Schneider will earn $5.5 million next season and $5.75 million in 2008-09.
Schneider, 38, was a member of the Detroit Red Wings last season and registered 11 goals and 41 assists in 68 games.
The New York, NY native has played in 1,132 career regular-season games and has accumulated 200 goals, 463 assists and 1,115 penalty minutes.