The Vancouver Canucks have signed a two-year deal with depth forward Teddy Blueger
The contract, announced by the team Wednesday, carries an average annual value of US$1.8 million.
The 29-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent, with the NHLB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s free agency period opening on Monday.
Blueger proved to be an important depth piece for Vancouver last year, chipping in with six goals and 22 assists across 68 regular-season games.
He signed a one-year, $1.9 million deal with the Canucks last July after winning a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights.
The six-foot, 185-pound forward from Riga, Latvia also spent part of six seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and has 41 goals and 85 assists in 336 NHL games.
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