Canucks sign Vasily Podkolzin to 2-year extension: Why they did they deal now


by The Athletic

The Athletic— The have taken care of a small spot of contractual housekeeping ahead of their final regular season game. On Thursday morning the club announced a two-year agreement with 22-year-old forward , the club’s first-round pick at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The agreement carries a $1 million AAV through the 2025-26 NHL season. Advertisement Podkolzin, who has emerged as a fixture in the Canucks’ lineup down the stretch, hasn’t lit the world on fire offensively at either the American League level or in...

NHL.com—Podkolzin signs 2-year contract with Canucks. Vasily Podkolzin signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed. "I'm really happy to be here for two more years," Podkolzin said. "We've been talking about \[a contract\] maybe a week, and we did it. And actually, it's good for me to make this deal before the playoffs and just right now, just focus in on the team." The 22-year-old forward has two assists in 18 regular-season games with the Canucks this season; he has played in 18 of their...

www.theprovince.com—Vancouver Canucks ink winger Vasily Podkolzin to a new two-year contract. The 2019 first rounder started this season with AHL Abbotsford and GM Patrik Allvin says club is pleased with how he has "worked on his game to try and become a more consistent player"

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