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.

Sabres Re-Sign Gragnani and Mancari

The Buffalo Sabres have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani and right wing Mark Mancari to one-year contracts. The financial terms of both deals were not disclosed. These aren't bad depth signings for the Sabres. Gragnani has lots of offensive skill on the blueline, is excellent on the power play, and has some size. Mancari also has some offensive upside and plays with a little toughness. Both players will likely be battling for a roster spot for the 2010-11 season when training camp opens in a couple weeks.