Close X
    Thursday, December 12, 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

      B.C. Lions Sign Two More Cal Products In Cameron Morrah And Brendan Bigelow

      B.C. Lions Sign Two More Cal Products In Cameron Morrah And Brendan Bigelow
      VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions signed receiver Cameron Morrah and running back Brendan Bigelow on Tuesday.

      B.C. Lions Sign Two More Cal Products In Cameron Morrah And Brendan Bigelow

      Chris Higgins And Eddie Lack Lead Canucks Past Kings In 2-1 Shootout Win

      Chris Higgins And Eddie Lack Lead Canucks Past Kings In 2-1 Shootout Win
      VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks are in the driver's seat heading down the home stretch of their regular season.

      Chris Higgins And Eddie Lack Lead Canucks Past Kings In 2-1 Shootout Win

      Robert Church Scores Five Goals To Lead As Rush Past Stealth 17-10

      Robert Church Scores Five Goals To Lead As Rush Past Stealth 17-10
      LANGLEY, B.C. — Robert Church scored five times and assisted on four more Saturday night as the Edmonton Rush beat the Vancouver Stealth 17-10 in National Lacrosse League play.

      Robert Church Scores Five Goals To Lead As Rush Past Stealth 17-10

      Whitecaps Enjoying Best Major League Soccer Start Ever After 2-0 Shutout Win Over Galaxy

      VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are enjoying their best Major League Soccer start ever but realize the real work is just beginning.

      Whitecaps Enjoying Best Major League Soccer Start Ever After 2-0 Shutout Win Over Galaxy

      96,000 Fans Show Their Love Of Baseball At Weekend Blue Jays Exhibition Games

      96,000 Fans Show Their Love Of Baseball At Weekend Blue Jays Exhibition Games
      MONTREAL — It was mission accomplished for Montreal baseball advocates as over 96,000 fans came out for two Toronto Blue Jays exhibition games at Olympic Stadium.

      96,000 Fans Show Their Love Of Baseball At Weekend Blue Jays Exhibition Games

      Montreal's Catherine Dufresne Wins Bronze Medal At Whistler Cup

      Montreal's Catherine Dufresne Wins Bronze Medal At Whistler Cup
      WHISTLER, B.C. — Catherine Dufresne of Montreal won the bronze medal in the women's giant slalom under warm and sticky snow conditions at the Whistler Cup alpine skiing competition on Saturday.

      Montreal's Catherine Dufresne Wins Bronze Medal At Whistler Cup

      PrevNext