Canucks Sign Forward Nils Aman To 2-Year Contract

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

November 24, 2023

Vancouver Canucks announced that the club has agreed to terms with forward Nils Aman on a new two-year contract.

“Nils has worked hard on his development since we brought him into our organization,” said Allvin. “He is a smart two-way hockey player who uses his speed to his advantage. We will continue to work with Nils to help him grow and improve his game.”
Patrik Allvin GM Vancouver Canucks

Allvin is high on Aman and said of him when he signed his first contract with Vancouver in 2022:

“Nils is a smart hockey player who plays with speed and has a strong work ethic,” said Allvin. “He possesses a good two-way game, and we look forward to seeing his continued development on both sides of the ice with the Canucks organization.”
Patrik Allvin GM Vancouver Canucks

411 On Nils Aman

Aman, 23, made his NHL debut with Vancouver last season, recording 16 points (4-12-16) and 18 penalty minutes in 68 games played.
In 32 career AHL games, as spent with the Abbotsford Canucks, Aman has accumulated 24 points (12-12-14) and 10 penalty minutes. 16 points (4-12-16) and 18 penalty minutes in 68 games played.
Prior to his North American career, Aman played 110 career SHL games with Leksands IF, recording 27 points (9-18-27) and 18 penalty minutes while adding a point (1-0-1) in 7 career playoff games.
The Avesta, Sweden native has represented his country on the international stage on multiple occasions, totaling 13 points (2-11-13) and six penalty minutes in 29 games. Most recently, he was selected to represent Sweden at the 2022 IIHF World Championship.
The 6’2″, 185-pound forward was originally drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the sixth round, 167th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Nils Åman’s salary is $925,000 and his cap hit is $883,750 for the 2023-24 season. His salary is comprised of $92,500 in signing bonuses and $832,500 in base salary.

He is a 23 year old centre who was born on Feb. 7, 2000. He was drafted 167th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 6th round of the 2020 entry draft.

He has signed 2 contracts worth a total value of $3,500,000. Over a career that spans 1 season (with at least 1 NHL GP), he has a total 16 Pts in 68 GP.

He will be an RFA at the end of the 2025-26 season when he is 26 years old.
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Source: nhl.com