Canucks sign Michael Leighton to two-way deal

Michael Leighton. (Paul Beaty/AP)

The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Michael Leighton to a one-year, two-way contract. He has been designated for assignment to the AHL’s Utica Comets.

Leighton has split the 2018-19 season with the AHL’s Ontario Reign and Comets.

The 37-year-old has 111 games of NHL experience with Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia and Carolina. He reached the Stanley Cup Final with the Flyers in 2010, going 8-3 with three shutouts in 14 games that post-season.

February 19, 2019

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Michael Leighton

SIGNED BY
Vancouver Canucks
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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