2024 nhl free agency – Page 3

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Derek Forbort on a 1-year contract with a $1.5 million AAV.

“Derek gives us another big blueliner who has very good size and reach,” said Allvin. “He defends well in his own end and works extremely hard in winning one-on-one puck battles and defending the front of the net. He plays with an edge and will make our backend better.”

Patrik Allvin Vancouver Canucks GM

Derek Forbort 411

Forbort, 32, appeared in 35 games with the Boston Bruins in 2023.24, tallying four points (0-4-4), 17 penalty minutes, and a +8 plus/minus rating, along with three playoff games, averaging 17:49 of time on ice.
The Duluth, MN native represented the United States multiple times internationally, including the 2010 U18 World Championships, winning gold, as well as the 2011 and 2012 World Junior Hockey Championships, winning bronze in 2011.
Forbort was originally selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 15th overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The 6’4”, 216lbs defenceman has played 496 career regular season games split between Los Angeles, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Boston, recording 95 points (17-78-95), 299 penalty minutes, and a +30 plus/minus rating.
In 35 career playoff matchups, Forbort has recorded five points (3-2-5) and 33 penalty minutes.

NOTES & TRANSACTIONS @ nhl.com

Traded to Calgary by Los Angeles for a conditional pick in 2021 NHL Draft, February 24, 2020.

Signed as a free agent by Winnipeg, October 11, 2020.

Signed as a free agent by Boston, July 28, 2021.

Scouting Report @ CapFriendly.com

Oct. 14, 2023 (Updated Oct. 20, 2023)

Second or third pairing ‘D’ who averages over 17:00 TOI at ES and PK.

Matches up against middle-six opponents.

Big body. Long. Rangy. Willing to engage physically.

Capable skater.

Not a burner or a transition threat.

Takes what is given when looking to outlet pucks.

Generally low risk.
2-way / leaning ‘Defensive D’

There are nights he has some difficulties defending against quick/fast opponents off the rush and down low / slipping off his check.

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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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