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Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Danton Heinen on a two-year contract with a $2.25 million AAV.

“Danton’s skill set will fit in nicely with the way we want to play hockey,” said Allvin.

“His speed and ability to kill penalties will be a big boost for our group. We also feel he can contribute offensively, move up and down the lineup from time to time, and use his body and size to his advantage.”

Patrik Allvin Vancouver Canucks GM

Danton Heinen 411

Heinen, 28, appeared in 74 games with the Boston Bruins in 2023.24, tallying 36 points (17-19-36), 28 penalty minutes, and a +16 plus/minus rating, as well as eight playoff games, recording one point (0-1-1) and averaging 15:18 of time on ice.
The 6’2”, 195lbs forward has played 487 career regular season games split between Boston, Anaheim, and Pittsburgh, recording 212 points (87-125-212), 100 penalty minutes, and a +26 plus/minus rating.
In 48 career playoff matchups, Heinen has posted 13 points (6-7-13), eight penalty minutes, and a +5 plus/minus rating.
The Langley, BC native was originally selected by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round, 116th overall, in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

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NCHC All-Rookie Team (2015)
NCHC Second All-Star Team (2015)
NCHC Rookie of the Year (2015)
NCHC First All-Star Team (2016)
Traded to Anaheim by Boston for Nick Ritchie, February 24, 2020.
Signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh, July 29, 2021.
Signed as a free agent by Boston, October 30, 2023.

Scouting report May 7, 2022 (Updated Jul. 12, 2022)

Scored 18 goals in 21/22 with 3 goals coming on the power play

Considering he averaged only 12:42 TOI his 33 points overall is a sound statistic

On the PP he shows willingness to set up net front and battle around the crease

Below the goal line Heinen will work to extend plays and has capable puck skill

Potential to play a more elevated role on another team in the league.

Has bounced around despite only being 27 years old.

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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.”

Patrik Allvin Vancouver Canucks GM

Kiefer Sherwood 411

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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