Canucks sign Richard Bachman for two years

Edmonton Oilers goalie Richard Bachman makes a glove save. (David Zalubowski/AP)

The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Richard Bachman to a two-year deal, as per an official team release.

Bachman spent 2014-15 in the Edmonton Oilers organization with the Oklahoma City Barons in the American Hockey League. He appeared in seven games with the Oilers, posting a 2.84 goals-against average and .911 save percentage.

Bachman gives the Canucks a solid option for their AHL affiliate in Utica, who can also handle some backup duties in the NHL.

July 1, 2015

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Richard Bachman
SIGNED BY
Vancouver Canucks
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$TBD
TOTAL
$TBD

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