The Vancouver Canucks bolstered their roster Wednesday by signing forward Paul Cotter and defenseman Luke Schenn to separate one-year contracts.
General Manager Ryan Johnson announced the agreements, with Cotter earning $2.15 million and Schenn receiving $2.25 million.
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Cotter Brings Physicality and Cup Experience
Cotter, 26, recorded nine goals and 15 points in 79 games with the New Jersey Devils last season, along with 192 hits.
He previously won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023 and has 82 career points.
CanucksArmy writer Jake Fraser noted that Cotter's size (6'2", 213 pounds) and defensive ability make him a strong fit for the team's bottom-six forward group.
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"The style Cotter plays with would make him a perfect fit for the team's bottom-six," Fraser said, adding that Cotter plays a more physical brand of hockey the Canucks sought to add this offseason.
Schenn Returns for Third Stint
Schenn, 36, returns to Vancouver for a third stint after finishing last season with the Buffalo Sabres.
The veteran defenseman has 212 points in 1,122 career games and won consecutive championships with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Both signings add grit and experience to the Canucks' lineup as they prepare for the upcoming season.
