June 18, 2024 | 5:41pm ET
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HRONEK SIGNS 8-YEAR, $58M CONTRACT WITH CANUCKS

Filip Hronek, defenceman

The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Filip Hronek on an eight-year, $58 million contract that comes with a $7.25 million average annual value.

“Filip has fit in seamlessly on our blueline, giving us stability and strength on the right side,” said Canucks GM Patrik Allvin. “His ability to skate, defend and create offence is exactly what you want from a top pairing defenceman. This season he has shown all of us his desire to compete and a willingness to be a leader on this hockey team. We look forward to seeing him continue to help elevate our group and for him to grow both on and off the ice.”

Hronek, 26, appeared in 81 games this season, tallying a career-high 48 points (five goals, 43 assists), 38 penalty minutes and a +33 plus-minus rating. He ranked second amongst Canucks defenceman in scoring and fourth amongst all Canucks skaters in assists.

The Canucks acquired Hronek on March 1, 2023 from the Detroit Red Wings, along with a 2023 fourth-round pick in exchange for a 2023 conditional first-round draft pick (via the New York Islanders) and Vancouver’s own 2023 second-round draft pick.

The Hradec Kralove, CZE native has played 390 career regular-season games split between Vancouver and Detroit, recording 35 goals and 170 assists for 205 points and 200 penalty minutes.

Hronek was originally selected by the Red Wings in the second round, 53rd overall, of the 2016 NHL Draft.