Canucks Sign Andrew Alberts to Two-Year Deal

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that they have signed defenseman Andrew Alberts to a two-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. In 42 games last season, he had one goal and six assists for seven points and 41 penalty minutes. He missed eight games with a shoulder injury and another 25 games with a broken wrist. Not a bad signing for the Canucks, as Alberts brings plenty of defensive depth to the team. He plays with lots of grit and toughness and has some shutdown skill on the blueline. He should continue to be a good fit as a fifth or sixth defenseman for the Canucks over the next two seasons.