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Vancouver re-signs veteran defenceman Derek Forbort to one-year, $2-million contract

Securing Forbort provides a raised salary anchor for the Canucks’ penalty kill during their free-agent evaluation.

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CP-Web. Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort, right, pursues the puck against Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Denver.

Overview

  • Forbort’s one-year pact includes a $500,000 raise from his previous deal.
  • The 33-year-old posted 11 points in 54 games in 2024-25.
  • General manager Patrik Allvin hailed Forbort’s penalty-killing prowess as vital for solidifying the back end.
  • Across 550 regular-season games with five NHL clubs, Forbort has 19 goals and 87 assists.
  • The Canucks still need to address multiple unrestricted free agents as they finalize their 2025-26 roster.