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Canucks' Michael Del Zotto: Enjoys solid season with Canucks

Del Zotto played a full 82-game campaign for the first time in 2017-18, which also happened to be his first season as a Canuck. In addition to his solid offensive contributions, the former first-round pick embraced his role as a second-pairing defenseman, playing nearly 21 minutes per night, despite seeing limited time on the power play. As he heads into the second season of a two-year, $6 million contract he signed last summer, Vancouver will be hoping that he provides the same value and reliability in 2018-19.

Canucks' Michael Del Zotto: Breaks 10-game pointless streak

Offense has been tough to come by for Del Zotto, who didn't have a point for 10 straight games until his goal Friday. But owners could hang their hats on the fact Del Zotto improved defensively during that stretch, posting a plus-3 rating. Friday, he scored but was on the ice for three other goals against. Del Zotto has six goals and 19 points, which is one better than a season ago, but he also owns a minus-14 rating.

Canucks' Michael Del Zotto: Struggles defensively

Being on the ice for four of the team's five allowed goals certainly won't win Del Zotto any praises from the coaching staff. The defenseman isn't helping himself out either in the plus/minus category, as he is bogged down in a 26-game goal drought, during which he has added a mere six assists. Other than providing some production in hits (103) and blocks (59), the Ontario native doesn't offer much in terms of fantasy value, despite logging 21:12 of ice time per game.

Canucks' Michael Del Zotto: Breaks drought with two assists

That's the first time in seven games that Del Zotto has found the scoresheet. He was supposed to be producing more regularly given his presence on the power play, but that hasn't been happening. He has potential, but until he produces more consistently, it's tough to trust him.

Canucks' Michael Del Zotto: Picks up helper in victory

Del Zotto buried his first goal in a Canucks uniform Monday against Detroit and followed up with another strong showing versus the Flames. He's worth monitoring right now, as the 27-year-old possesses strong offensive instincts and is playing on the first power-play unit with the Sedin twins. The puck-moving rearguard has racked up seven points through 15 games and fired 33 shots on goal in that span, so give him a look in a deep league you're searching for a blueliner with offensive capabilities.