Hall of Fame defenseman Scott Niedermayer has joined the Anaheim Ducks' front office as a special adviser to the hockey operations department.

New Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek on Tuesday announced the "enhanced role" in the front office for Niedermayer, the captain of Anaheim's only Stanley Cup-winning team in 2007.

"His winning culture and great hockey mind will help all of our players and staff moving forward," Verbeek said.