Canucks sign Podkolzin to entry-level contract

The Vancouver Canucks signed forward prospect Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Sunday.

"Vasily is a competitor who plays an aggressive game," general manager Jim Benning said. "He's effective using his size and skill to get to the net and produce offensively. We're pleased to sign him today and look forward to adding him to our young core of skilled players."

Vancouver drafted Podkolzin 10th overall in 2019. He recorded 11 points over 35 games for SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL this past season, adding 11 points in 16 playoff contests.

The 19-year-old has also suited up for Russia during the past three world juniors.