Vancouver Canucks sign Jamie Oleksiak to two-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks added defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to their roster for the 2026-27 season on the first day of free agency. Oleksiak, a 6’7” veteran with a physical presence, has played 758 NHL games over 13 seasons, recently with the Seattle Kraken. He recorded 17 goals and 89 points during his tenure in Seattle, including a career-high 9 goals in the 2022-23 season. The Canucks secured Oleksiak with a two-year deal worth an average annual value of $5 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen Vancouver's blue line.
- •Oleksiak joins Vancouver after spending five seasons with the Kraken.
- •He was selected by Dallas in the first round of the 2011 NHL Draft.
- •The deal is for two years at $5 million AAV.
- •Oleksiak recorded a career-high in goals during the 2022-23 season.
- •Canucks aim to improve defensive capabilities with this signing.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Canucks Pick Up Jamie Oleksiak On First Day Of Free Agency
"Vancouver bolsters its blue line with a 6’7” veteran known for deceptive agility. The former Kraken standout brings 13 seasons of experience and a physical presence to the Canucks.
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