Close X
    Tuesday, November 26, 2024
    ADVT 
    Sports

    Canucks Sign Highly-coveted Scorer Loui Eriksson To 6-Year Contract

    Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Jul, 2016 02:21 PM
      VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks signed highly-coveted free agent forward Loui Eriksson to a six-year, US$36 million contract on Friday.
       
      The 30-year-old right winger spent the last three seasons with the Boston Bruins and scored 30 times while adding 33 assists in 82 games last year.
       
      Eriksson scored a career-high 36 goals in 2008-09 with the Dallas Stars, an organization which he spent the first seven years of his career with.
       
      The six foot two, 183 pounder has represented Sweden on multiple occasions internationally, including the 2014 and 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
       
      He is expected to play on a line with twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin.
       
      "Loui is an excellent two-way forward, an elite scorer and playmaker with great defensive instincts," Canuck general manager Jim Benning said in a release.
       
      "He is an accomplished player who helps our team now and in the future as a leader and role model for our young players to follow. We're excited to have Loui join our team and help us compete every night."
       
      On Twitter, Canucks fans — and others — reacted instantly.
       
      The Canucks had the third-worst record in the NHL last season, finishing 31-38-13 for 75. The team also scored just 191 goals.
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
      Prev Next

      MORE Sports ARTICLES

      Spirited West Indies Shock India To Enter World T20 Final

      Spirited West Indies Shock India To Enter World T20 Final
      Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 192/2 in 20 overs, thanks to Virat Kohli's 89.

      Spirited West Indies Shock India To Enter World T20 Final

      32 Pairs Of Customized Cleats Stolen From Whitecaps' Practice Facility

      The Vancouver Whitecaps got back to work on Tuesday minus 32 pairs of customized cleats.

      32 Pairs Of Customized Cleats Stolen From Whitecaps' Practice Facility

      One of three Canadians satisfied with Internet prices, CRTC survey finds

      One out of three Canadians is satisfied with the cost of their home Internet, according to a report commissioned by Canada's broadcast regulator.

      One of three Canadians satisfied with Internet prices, CRTC survey finds

      Virat Kohli - One Man Who Makes Steep Run-chases Look Ridiculously Easy

      Virat Kohli - One Man Who Makes Steep Run-chases Look Ridiculously Easy
      The ice-cool temperament of Virat Kohli in pressure-cooker situations is not only consistently winning matches for India, but also provoking comparisons with cricket's all-time greats.

      Virat Kohli - One Man Who Makes Steep Run-chases Look Ridiculously Easy

      Logan Couture's First Nhl Hat Trick Helps Sharks Down Canucks 4-1

      Logan Couture's First Nhl Hat Trick Helps Sharks Down Canucks 4-1
      With 20 two-goal games in the NHL, but no hat tricks, the San Jose centre had just missed Vancouver's empty net by inches with his team up 3-1 in the final minute.

      Logan Couture's First Nhl Hat Trick Helps Sharks Down Canucks 4-1

      Great Goaltending Not Enough, Canada Falls 3-1 To U.S. In Women's World Hockey

      Great Goaltending Not Enough, Canada Falls 3-1 To U.S. In Women's World Hockey
      Canada didn't capitalize on a 36-save performance by its goalie. The host team fell 3-1 to the U.S. to open the women's world hockey championship Monday in Kamloops, B.C.

      Great Goaltending Not Enough, Canada Falls 3-1 To U.S. In Women's World Hockey

      PrevNext