Canucks Sign Raffi Torres to One-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks have added some toughness to their lineup by signing left wing Raffi Torres to a one-year contract worth $1 million. In 74 games last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres, he had 19 goals and 17 assists for 36 points and 34 penalty minutes. Not a bad signing for the Canucks, as Torres has some offensive skill, plays with lots of grit and toughness, and has some skill on the power play. He should be a decent third line forward for Vancouver.