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Canucks Scuttlebutt: Day 1 Review – 2024 Free Agency: July 1, 2024

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

Vincent Desharnais on being a Canuck:

Danton Heinen speaks about his signing:

Kiefer Sherwood addresses his thoughts on joining the new team:

Derek Forbort on his new opportunity and excitement:

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

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Canucks Reported Today the Signing Of D Derek Forbort 1-Year $1.5 million AAV

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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.”

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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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