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Duluth Native Derek Forbort Re-Signs with Vancouver Canucks
- Derek Forbort, a 33-year-old defenseman from Duluth, Minnesota, signed a one-year $2 million contract to play a second season with the Vancouver Canucks in 2025.
- Forbort agreed to re-sign after a season where he played 54 games, contributed 11 points, and was expected to test free agency starting July 1, according to reports by The Canadian Press.
- During the 2024-25 season, Forbort averaged over 17 minutes of ice time per game, including 2:14 minutes shorthanded, helping the Canucks achieve an 82.6% penalty kill, the NHL's third-best.
- Canucks GM Patrik Allvin emphasized that re-signing Derek for the upcoming season is a key decision for the team, noting his leadership and defensive skills that strengthened the team's defense last year.
- The signing leaves three pending unrestricted free agents on Vancouver's NHL roster and suggests the team values its strong and crowded blue line while preparing for next season's challenges.
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Jamestown Sun
Grand Forks HeraldDerek Forbort signs one-year, $2-million deal with Vancouver Canucks
GRAND FORKS — Derek Forbort is staying in Vancouver. The former UND defenseman has signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Vancouver Canucks. Forbort just completed his first season in Vancouver, scoring two goals and tallying 11 points in 54 games. He averaged 17:06 of ice time per game. Forbort was primarily used in defensive situations and was a top penalty killer. "Bringing Derek back for another season is an important move for our group…
Duluth Native Derek Forbort Re-Signs with Vancouver Canucks
DULUTH, Minn.- A Duluth native is staying put with his NHL team. Defenseman Derek Forbort has re-signed with the Vancouver Canucks on a one-year, two million dollar contract. He appeared in 54 games last season for the team, posting 11 points. Forbort has also played for Los Angeles, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Boston during his career. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
The Province
Vancouver SunCanucks bring back a steady hand in Derek Forbort
The Vancouver Canucks know that 2024-25's chaotic dressing room culture cannot return and they believe Derek Forbort can play a big role in carrying them back to where they need to be.
CANUCKS AGREE TO TERMS WITH DEFENCEMAN DEREK FORBORT ON A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenceman Derek Forbort on a one-year $2 million contract. “Bringing Derek back for another season is an important move for our group,” said Allvin. “His strong defensive play and solid work
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