Canucks sign Vincent Desharnais to two-year deal

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Vincent Desharnais stands on the ice during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (Abbie Parr/AP)

After facing the Vancouver Canucks in the playoffs this season, Vincent Desharnais is joining the team.

The six-foot-seven defenceman signed a two-year, $4-million deal with the Canucks on Monday.

Desharnais had one goal and 10 assists in 78 games for the Edmonton Oilers last season. The Oilers beat the Canucks in a seven-game, second-round series.

Desharnais has one goal and 15 assists in 114 games for the Oilers.

July 1, 2024

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Vincent Desharnais
Defense
AGE: 28
SIGNED BY
Vancouver Canucks
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$2 million
TOTAL
$4 million

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