Nils Hoglander is staying in Vancouver for the foreseeable future.
The Canucks signed the forward to a three-year, $9 million extension, the team announced Sunday. The deal will carry an AAV of $3 million.
“We were all impressed with the way Nils came into training camp and approached the pre-season,” said Canucks GM Patrik Allvin in a team-released statement. “His work ethic, tenacity and motor have helped him establish himself as an NHL player and we feel with our continued support and development he has a lot more room to grow both on and off the ice.”
Hoglander, 23, appeared in 80 games with the Canucks last season and recorded 24 goals and 12 assists for 36 assists. He added one goal and one assist in 11 playoff games.
In 221 career games, all with the Canucks, the forward has 50 goals and 40 assists.
The Canucks open the regular season on Wednesday when they host the Calgary Flames.
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