Jannik Hansen Extension
This is great news for Canucks fans. Jannik "Honey Badger" Hansen has signed a 4 year extension with the Canucks worth 10 million dollars. The 2004 9th Round pick has 50 career goals in 318 NHL regular season games. Jannik is a speedy winger who is hard on the forecheck who provides lots of versatility for the Canucks. He is your typical third line checking winger who can play second line minutes in a pinch. A 2.5 million dollar cap hit is a bargain for this player. This is a great contract for the Canucks management.
This is my favorite Jannik Hansen moment...
Trade with Carolina
Late last night, Vancouver traded Kellan Tochkin and a 2014 4th Round Draft Pick to Carolina in exchange for centre/right wing Zac Dalpe and centre Jeremy Welsh.
Dalpe, 23, was selected by Carolina in the 2008 NHL Draft in the 2nd round. He split time between Charlotte and Carolina last season. In 2012-2013, he racked up 3 points in 10 games with the Hurricanes, and 42 points in 54 games with the Checkers.
Welsh, 25, scored 14 goals and 69 points in the AHL last season. He will start the season down in Utica. He will be relied on and called up if injuries start to pile up for the Canucks.
The implications of this trade mean that Dalpe will most likely start on the Canucks roster. Today, the Canucks decided to send Bo Horvat back to juniors. Hunter Shinkaruk is more than likely going to follow suit and be sent back too.
Until next time, stay classy. -George
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