Canucks sign Gaunce to 2-year deal

The Vancouver Canucks announced Wednesday the signing of forward Brendan Gaunce to a two-year, $1.5-million contract.

Gaunce is coming off his second season with the Canucks that saw him dress in a career-high 57 games and contributing five assists.

Over the past three years, Gaunce has played 124 games for the AHL's Utica Comets where he posted 30 goals and 70 points. The 23-year-old was originally drafted by the Canucks 26th overall in 2012.