The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenseman Derek Forbort to a one-year contract worth $2 million. The 33-year-old had a solid performance last season with 11 points, comprising two goals and nine assists across 54 games. Standing at 6'4" and weighing 216 pounds, Forbort brings experience from his previous stints with teams like Los Angeles and Boston, accumulating a total of 550 career regular-season games. In the playoffs, his contributions include three goals and two assists in 35 matchups.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin highlighted Forbort's defensive strengths, particularly his effectiveness on the penalty kill, emphasizing that retaining him is a crucial move for the team's defensive lineup next season.