The Vancouver Canucks have signed former first-round draft pick Vasily Podkolzin to a two-year extension.
The 22-year-old Russian winger split the 2023-24 season between the NHL team and its American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.
Podkolzin was called up to the NHL club in early March and has played a depth role, registering two assists and six penalty minutes in 18 games.
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