The Vancouver Canucks signed forward Pavol Demitra to an $8-million, two-year contract Thursday to bolstered their offense. The 33-year-old Demitra had 54 points (15-39) in 68 games with Minnesota last season. "There was a lot of interest throughout the league but Pavol is comfortable with the direction Vancouver is taking on the ice and the vision (Canucks GM) Mike Gillis has for the future," said...

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