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Vancouver Canucks sign Josh Leivo to one-year extension

Vancouver Canucks sign Josh Leivo to one-year extension | iNFOnews.ca
Vancouver Canucks' Josh Leivo, right, watches as a shot from Elias Pettersson, not seen, gets past New Jersey Devils goalie MacKenzie Blackwood for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Friday March 15, 2019. Leivo has signed a one-year, US$1.5-million extension with the Canucks.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

VANCOUVER – Forward Josh Leivo has signed a one-year, US$1.5-million extension with the Vancouver Canucks.

Leivo, 25, had a career-high 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 76 games with the Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs last season.

The Canucks acquired Leivo in a trade with Toronto last December.

In 133 career NHL games over six seasons, the native of Innisfil, Ont., has 24 goals and 22 assists.

“Josh made a positive addition to our roster last year,” Canucks general manager Jim Benning said. “He has a versatile game, is a strong two-way player and generates offence throughout our lineup.”

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