Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced agreement today with forward Kiefer Sherwood on a 3-year contract with a $1.5 million AAV.

“We saw first hand in the playoffs how tough Kiefer is to play against,” said Allvin.

“We like his quickness, tenacity, and the way he competes in all situations. Adding another physical player to the mix will work well with the way our forward group is currently constructed.”

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• Sherwood, 29, appeared in 68 games with the Nashville Predators in 2023.24, tallying 27 points (10-17-27), 41 penalty minutes, and a +17 plus/minus rating. He also played in all six playoff games for the Predators last season, collecting a goal (1-0-1).
• The 6’0”, 194lbs forward has played 187 career regular season games, split between Anaheim, Colorado, and Nashville, recording 58 points (24-34-58), 85 penalty minutes, and a +26 plus/minus rating. In eight career playoff matchups, Sherwood has posted two points (1-1-2).
• The Columbus, Ohio native was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks on March 20, 2018.

Scouting Report Nov. 28, 2023 (Updated Dec. 4, 2023)

Although he only averages around 12:00 TOI, Sherwood is a valuable middle of the lineup forward.

Most of his TOI comes at ES. He’s deployed, in streaks, on the PP and PK.

As the middle bumper on the PP he makes plays distributing and directing pucks on net.

His 200ft game, overall, is responsible, and he plays with physical pushback.

Skating is average plus for the pace of the NHL.

The kind of forward who can be used in a variety of roles in the lineup. Has evolved.

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