Canucks sign O'Connor to 2-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Drew O'Connor to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.5 million, the team announced Tuesday.

The Canucks acquired O'Connor from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Feb. 1.

"Drew has really made a good first impression since joining our team from Pittsburgh at the beginning of (February)," general manager Patrik Allvin said in a statement. "We like his size, speed, and ability to get in on the forecheck and hound pucks.

"Our staff also feel confident that they can help Drew take his game to another level and we are excited to see what the future holds for him with the Vancouver Canucks."

O'Connor has two goals in four games since joining the Canucks. He had six tallies and 10 assists in 53 games with the Penguins this season. The 26-year-old set career highs with 16 goals and 17 helpers in 79 contests with Pittsburgh in 2023-24.