The Vancouver Canucks are keeping Linus Karlsson around.
The team announced on Friday that the centre has signed a two-year extension carrying an average annual value of $2.25 million.
Karlsson, 26, has appeared in 36 games this season, recording nine goals and seven assists.
Across 63 career NHL games, all with the Canucks, the Swede has 12 goals and 10 assists.
“Linus has taken a number of big steps since joining our organization,” said general manager Patrik Allvin in a statement. “He has worked hard on his game, and we have been impressed with his development both on and off the ice. A leader last year for our Calder Cup Championship team in Abbotsford, Linus used that momentum and experience to solidify a position this year in Vancouver. We look forward to helping him continue to grow moving forward.”
Drafted by the San Jose Sharks as the 87th overall pick in 2018, Karlsson was traded to Vancouver for Jonathan Dahlen in February 2019.
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