Canucks sign Leivo to 1-year, $1.5M contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed restricted free-agent forward Josh Leivo to a one-year, $1.5-million contract, the team announced Friday.

Leivo, 26, was traded from Toronto to Vancouver last year after failing to become a regular in the Maple Leafs' lineup. He scored 10 goals and added eight assists while averaging nearly 16 minutes per night in 49 games with the Canucks.

"Josh made a positive addition to our roster last year," said Canucks general manager Jim Benning. "He has a versatile game, is a strong two-way player and generates offense throughout our lineup. We're excited to have Josh sign as a member of the Vancouver Canucks."

The Canucks still have four more RFAs who need to be re-signed - a list headlined by Brock Boeser. The club has $5.57 million in projected cap space with 27 active-roster players signed, according to CapFriendly.

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