The Vancouver Canucks have signed center Linus Karlsson to a one-year extension. Karlsson's contract is a one-way deal worth $775,000. The 25-year-old has one point in nine NHL games this season but has found plenty of success in the AHL, posting 32 points in 28 games with the Abbotsford Canucks.
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In a press release, GM Patrik Allvin wrote, "Linus has worked very hard on his development the past few seasons in Abbotsford and has also shown he can compete at the NHL level. He has good size and hands around the net, and we really like the way he competes on the ice."
Initially drafted by the San Jose Sharks in 2018, Karlsson was traded to the Canucks in 2019. He has played 13 career regular season games, and also skated in his first two Stanley Cup Playoffs games last season. During his career with Vancouver, Karlsson has one goal, 11 hits and 12 shots on goal.
Abbotsford Canucks’ Linus Karlsson Breaks Franchise Goal RecordWhile the Vancouver Canucks gave up an important two points against the Montréal Canadiens last night, the Abbotsford Canucks were celebrating more than just their impressive 6–2 victory against the Bakersfield Condors. The go-ahead goal was scored by none other than Linus Karlsson who, with his 19th goal of the season, breaks the franchise record for goals scored with 66 in his career with Abbotsford.
Where Karlsson has shined is in the AHL. He is the franchise leader in goals with 66 as well as points with 141. Karlsson is also climbing the all-time assist mark, and currently sits in third place with 75 through his 160 games with the franchise.
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