Canadiens Ink Promising Goaltender To New Contract
The Vancouver Canucks made some big moves during the start of the 2025 Free Agency period, some of which impacted their AHL affiliate, the Calder Cup Champion Abbotsford Canucks. Vancouver offered short-term contracts to some of the team's star forwards, but also didn't qualify some of their character staples. Let's take a look at how Abbotsford's roster is looking after the first couple of days of free agency.
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