Canucks sign goalie Zach Sawchenko to one-year, two-way contract

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Zach Sawchenko defends against a shot by the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Friday, March 18, 2022. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
San Jose Sharks goaltender Zach Sawchenko defends against a shot by the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Friday, March 18, 2022. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Zach Sawchenko to a one-year, two-way contract, the club announced Saturday.

Sawchenko's deal sees the 25-year-old earn $775,000 at the NHL level and $200,000 in the minors.

The Calgary native spent the 2022-23 season with the AHL's Chicago Wolves, where he posted a 3.10 goals-against average and .895 save percentage over 41 games.

Sawchenko has played in seven career NHL games, all with the San Jose Sharks in 2021-22.

SIGNING DETAILS
  • Zach Sawchenko
  • Zach SawchenkoSigned byvanvan
  • Length:
    1 yr
  • Contract Type:
    Free Agency
  • Salary Cap Hit:
    $775,000
  • Total:
    $775,000
July 1, 2023 - 9:44 pm

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