Canucks sign Halak to 1-year deal

NEWARK, NJ - MAY 04: Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) makes a save during the first period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins on May 4, 2021 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
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The Vancouver Canucks inked goaltender Jaroslav Halak to a one-year, $1.5-million contract.

The deal also carries $1.5 million in potential performance bonuses.

Halak posted a .905 save percentage and minus-1.6 goals saved above average over 19 games with the Boston Bruins in 2021.

The 36-year-old played three seasons with Boston following stints with the New York Islanders, Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, and Montreal Canadiens.

Vancouver needed a backup netminder after Braden Holtby signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars earlier Wednesday.

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