Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - The Anaheim Ducks signed veteran defenseman Bret Hedican to a one-year contract on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hedican, 38, spent the past five-plus seasons with Carolina, where he won a Stanley Cup in 2006.
"Bret is a mobile defenseman coming off a strong season with Carolina last year," said Ducks executive vice president and general manager Brian Burke. "He's a proven winner and class act, and we're pleased to add him to our roster."
A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, Hedican compiled two goals and 15 assists with a career-high plus-17 rating in 66 games for the Hurricanes in 2007-08.
"Obviously the last month in particular I've had a lot of teams calling and making offers," Hedican said. "But I kept focus on this team because I like it so much and I like the defensive core that Mr. Burke has assembled here. They've won a Stanley Cup (in 2007) and ultimately that's why I play the game now. I want to win another Cup and I think this team has the opportunity."
Anaheim, though, is off to a sluggish start this season, posting a 2-5-0 mark.
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