Patrik Allvin announces another signing for the Canucks: Mark Friedman extended
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For the second time in as many days, Patrik Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks have locked up a member of the team's defensive group.
In a post on X on Wednesday, the Canucks announced that they've agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $775,000 with defenceman
Mark Friedman, who was less than two weeks away from hitting the free agent market.
"General Manager Patrik Allvin announces that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Mark Friedman on a one-year contract with a $775K AAV." The Canucks said.
Patrik Allvin commented on the signing, saying that Friedman is a team-first player and they expect him to come into training camp this fall and compete for a spot on their opening night roster for the 2024-25 campaign.
"Mark's addition to our group last year gave us some much needed depth and he is someone we can count on if plugged into our lineup," said Allvin. "He is a team first player and is always ready to step in if called upon. We expect him to come into camp and compete hard for a regular spot this season."
The Toronto native appeared in 23 games in the NHL this season for Vancouver, putting up one assist, 21 penalty minutes and was a plus-four while averaging 12:14 time-on-ice per night. Friedman also skated in six AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Abbotsford where he had four points (one goal, three assists), four penalty minutes and was a plus-four.
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