Canucks Sign Mark Mancari to One-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have signed right wing Mark Mancari to a one-year contract worth $525,000. In 20 games last season with the Buffalo Sabres, he had one goal and seven assists for eight points. He also appeared in 56 games with Portland of the AHL, scoring 32 goals and 32 assists for 64 points. This is really just a depth signing for the Canucks. If Mancari makes the team next season, it will likely be on the fourth line. However, if he spends any time in the minors next season, he will provide lots of offensive skill for the Chicago Wolves, Vancouver's new AHL affiliate.