ESPN - For the third straight offseason, the Anaheim Ducks have locked up a big defenseman.
The defending Stanley Cup champions signed unrestricted free agent Mathieu Schneider to a two-year deal worth $11.25 million.
Schneider, 38, spent the past four seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and had 11 goals and 41 assists and averaged 23:35 in ice time over 68 goals in 2006-07.
Hate to lose em, hes been great during his time here, but i will gladly trade Brian for him.