Vancouver Canucks Acquire Rights To Defenceman Philip Larsen In Trade With Oilers

The Canadian Press, 25 Feb, 2016 11:18 AM

VANCOUVER — Defenceman Philip Larsen was acquired by the Vancouver Canucks in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.

Edmonton gets a fifth round conditional pick in the 2017 NHL draft in return.

The 26-year-old Larsen is currently with Jokerit Helsinki of the Kontinental Hockey League where he has 12 goals, 26 assists and a plus-9 rating in 54 games.

Larsen has eight goals and 23 assists with a minus-1 rating in 125 NHL games split between Edmonton and the Dallas Stars. He last played in the NHL in 2013-14.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Chilliwack Baby Whose Parents Were Fighting To Treat With Cannabis Oil Dies In Hospital

Pierce made headlines last summer when her parents filed a court action to gain greater control of her care from the B.C. government

Chilliwack Baby Whose Parents Were Fighting To Treat With Cannabis Oil Dies In Hospital

5 Things That Could Push The Federal Budget Deficit Past $20Billion Next Year

Finance Minister Bill Morneau released updated fiscal projections Monday that predict an $18.4-billion deficit in 2016-17.

5 Things That Could Push The Federal Budget Deficit Past $20Billion Next Year

Seven People Named To Investigate Real Estate Flipping In B.C.

Lawyer Howard Kushner, Central 1 Credit Union president Don Wright and British Columbia Securities Commission head Audrey Ho are among those who will sit on the panel.

Seven People Named To Investigate Real Estate Flipping In B.C.

Winnipeg Family Wants Apology, Charges After Worker Hurls Racial Slur At Teen

The 14-year-old, who asked that his name not be used, says he was hanging out on the grounds of a community centre near his Winnipeg school earlier this month when the worker told him and a friend to leave.

Winnipeg Family Wants Apology, Charges After Worker Hurls Racial Slur At Teen

Beyond The Inquiry: Families Of Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women Want Action

Grieving families are hoping premiers will take action on their own following a second roundtable on missing and murdered indigenous women.

Beyond The Inquiry: Families Of Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women Want Action

Uber Gets Bylaw From Calgary City Council, But Says It Won't Work

Calgary city council has passed a bylaw that would allow for the operation of ride-sharing companies, but officials with Uber say the rules are too strict.