2024 nhl free agency – CanucksBanter

Patrik Allvin addresses media on Day 1 of 2024 Free Agency:

LIVE | Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin addresses the media in Vancouver on day one of Free Agency. https://t.co/tIAuDMX3QP
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2024

Vincent Desharnais on being a Canuck:

🗣️ “The fit is just right. The identity of the team, how the coaching staff is structured, the fan base, Canadian market, those are all great things and I want to win… when I was signing I wanted to make sure I was going somewhere I could get a chance.” – Vincent Desharnais pic.twitter.com/5AfNfUtKW4
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 3, 2024

Danton Heinen speaks about his signing:

🗣️ “It’s a team that’s competitive and not far away from winning. “

Danton Heinen speaks on signing for his hometown team, his #Canucks memories, and the impact he looks to make. pic.twitter.com/2bBQ3VNrdz
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2024

Kiefer Sherwood addresses his thoughts on joining the new team:

🗣️ “There’s a lot of special things brewing, so I definitely want to be a part of it.”

Kiefer Sherwood speaks on his increased familiarity with the #Canucks during the first round of the playoffs and signing with the team today. pic.twitter.com/6M2glM8IFq
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2024

Derek Forbort on his new opportunity and excitement:

🗣️ "Seeing the success that they had last year, it was an opportunity to join a team with a chance to win and that was the first thing I was looking for. So, I'm definitely excited."

Derek Forbort on joining the Vancouver Canucks after signing with the club earlier today. pic.twitter.com/C6xpEB8Be3
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2024

Jake DeBrusk about coming to the Canucks and his feeling’s signing with Vancouver:

🗣️ “I had a really good feeling about [Vancouver]… It’s been really exciting. I can’t wait to get to the city, I can’t wait to get started.”

Jake DeBrusk meets with the media after he signs with the Vancouver Canucks. pic.twitter.com/Pgq5ZKOop5
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2024

Source: X (formerly Twitter)

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Vincent Desharnais on a 2-year contract with a $2M AAV.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 1, 2024

Vincent Desharnais 411

Desharnais played college hockey with Providence College from 2015 to 2019, after playing a season for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).
Played minor pro with the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL and the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL)
He was a 7th-round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in his third year of draft eligibility.
Desharnais was signed in March 2022 by the Oilers to a 2-Year, entry-level contract.
In 114 regular season games, he has 1 goal and 16 assists and is a +18 and has averaged 15:02 TOI

Scouting Report @ CapFriendly.com

Oct. 2, 2023 (Updated: Oct. 3, 2023)

Big body defender who earned the trust of the Oilers coaching staff in (22/23)

Dressed for 36 regular season games – averaged 13:32 TOI at ES and PK.

Physical presence.

Average plus skater for NHL – Same for puck skill / execution

Hockey sense to keep things simple when required – no frills – finishes his checks / blocks shots / uses his length and long reach to his advantage

Dressed for all Oilers playoff games – same role as regular season

A bottom pairing ‘Defensive D’

Monitor hard match-ups on the road when opponents have last change

Better suited vs bottom six forwards