Well according to the latest reports Scott Niedermayer is leaning towards retirement. The Ducks sign Mathieu Schneider from the Wings for two years as a precautionary act. Here are links to the latest news.
Link - Anaheim Ducks Official Website
Link - CBC
Link - TSN
Link - ESPN
Link - The Globe and Mail
Mathieu Schneider Profiles
Link - ESPN Profile
Link - NHL Profile