{"id":485551,"date":"2026-03-20T21:02:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T01:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=485551"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T01:02:48","slug":"vancouver-canucks-news-signs-depth-defenceman-two-year-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/03\/20\/vancouver-canucks-news-signs-depth-defenceman-two-year-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver Canucks Sign Depth Defenceman to a Two-Year Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Vancouver Canucks<\/a> announced on Friday afternoon that they have re-signed defenceman Victor Mancini<\/a> to a two-year contract. The contract will be worth $1 million, as an average annual value. This is a depth signing at this time for Vancouver, but Mancini could turn out to be a regular NHL player at some point. So, let’s discuss the details.<\/p>\n

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Credit Image: \u00a9 Daniel Lea\/Cal Sport Media<\/span><\/p>\n

Canucks Extension for Mancini On Two-Year Deal<\/h3>\n

The 23-year-old right-shot defenceman has not recorded a point for Vancouver in 18 games this season. He has played in 49 career NHL games between the New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks, recording eight points. With the Abbotsford Canucks, Vancouver’s AHL affiliate, Mancini scored four goals and eight assists for twelve points in 33 games. Mancini was acquired with Filip Chytil<\/a> in the blockbuster trade<\/a> that saw J.T. Miller<\/a> go to the New York Rangers<\/a> on January 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cVictor has fit in nicely with our organization,<\/em>\u201d said general manager Patrik Allvin. \u201cHe was a key part of our Calder Cup winning team last year in Abbotsford, and this season he has continued to develop his skill set with the help of our group. Depth on the backend is very important for our team moving forward and we are happy to have Victor be a part of the blueline mix.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks<\/a> have agreed to terms with defenceman Victor Mancini on a two-year contract extension with a $1 million AAV. pic.twitter.com\/CHdPN4YyUP<\/a><\/p>\n

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 20, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n