Veteran goaltender Ryan Miller will play another season, as it was announced late Wednesday that he has agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks.
Miller, 40, has spent the last three seasons with the Duck in a backup role. Despite his age, he has performed quite well over those three years, posting a combined 29-19-12 record. In 23 games this past season, he put up a 3.10 goals against average (GAA) along with a .907 save percentage (SV%). While those numbers don't look great, it is important to note he played on a weak Ducks squad. In fact, John Gibson, who is regarded as one of the better goalies in the NHL, didn't fare much better with a 3.00 GAA and a .904 SV%.
With the news of his signing, Miller will return for a 16th NHL season. He has had quite the career, winning the Vezina Trophy during the 2009-10 season, and also helping Team U.S.A. capture a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He ranks first all time amongst U.S.A goaltenders in NHL wins with 387, and second in games played with 780, trailing only John Vanbiesbrouck who had 882.
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