Alain Vigneault, Head Coach for the Vancouver Canucks, has been granted a three year extension on his contract with the team. This extension would see Vigneault through to the 2012-2013 season.
Vancouver has won its sixth Northwest Division title with Vigneault behind the bench, making it his second in three years.
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Earlier today, Mike Gillis, Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager, confirmed that the contract for goaltender Roberto Luongo, has been finalized. The Montreal native’s 12 year contract will last through to the 2021-2022 season.
Luongo boasted a record of 33-13-7 for the 2008-2009 season, including 9 shutouts. The goaltender also holds the record for the second longest shutout in the league at just over 242 minutes; which was achieved during the same season.
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Roberto Luongo during practice
Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks have worked out an agreement that would see the Montreal-born goaltender stay in Vancouver for the foreseeable future. Luongo was working with with the Canucks to iron out a deal before the season starts so that any discussions would not interfere with his ability to play.
Rumors state that Luongo’s new terms will have him stay with the team for 10 years with $50-60 million. The Canucks organization will not confirm the amount as per their policy on contract negotiations, but will make an announcement once all the details have been finalized.
Kyle Wellwood during pre-game skate
The Vancouver Canucks have announced that Kyle Wellwood has been re-signed with a new one year contract.
The 26 year old native of Windsor, Ontario, had scored 18 goals, with 9 assists in 74 games as a Canuck, a career high.
After spending his entire career with the Vancouver Canucks, defenseman Mattias Ohlund became a free agent and signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ohlund’s new contract will net him $24.5 million over the next seven years in Florida.
Ohlund was first drafted 13th overall by Vancouver back in 1994 and had accumulated 93 goals through his career, six of which are from the 2008-2009 season.
Henrik Sedin during pre-game skate
Henrik and Daniel Sedin will be back playing with the Vancouver Canucks after signing a new contract just as they were about to become free agents. Both brothers signed 5 year, $30.5 million deal, which is a little short than the reported 12 year, $63 million contract they were looking for.
Canucks General Manager, Mike Gillis, flew to Sweden to talk with the twins in hope they would stay in Vancouver. Both Henrik and Daniel have been playing for the Canucks since they were first drafted in 1999.
The twins had their best season in 2008-2009, with Daniel scoring 31 goals and Henrik acheiving a career high of 22 goals.
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