Canucks add Ian Cole, Teddy Blueger on 1-year deals

The Vancouver Canucks added defenseman Ian Cole and center Teddy Blueger on one-year contracts Saturday.

Cole will receive $3 million on his deal, while Blueger will earn $1.9 million.

Both Cole and Blueger add Cup pedigree to the club, with the former winning two championships as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Cole is coming off a one-year stint with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored three goals and added 14 assists over 78 games with 61 penalty minutes, 123 blocked shots, and 117 hits while averaging over 19 minutes of ice time. The 13-year veteran has 32 goals and 150 assists over his career.

Blueger, 28, served as a depth forward for the reigning champion Vegas Golden Knights last year after opening the season with the Penguins. Over 63 regular-season games split between the two clubs, Blueger scored four goals and added 12 helpers.

The Canucks also signed forward Tristen Nielsen to a two-year, entry-level deal.

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