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Canucks Sign Victor Mancini to Two-Year, $1 Million AAV Extension

The one-way pact signals Vancouver’s bet on cost-effective blue-line depth built on his AHL playoff surge.

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Mar 9, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Victor Mancini (90) skates against the Ottawa Senators in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Vancouver announced the 23-year-old defender’s two-year deal on Friday, carrying a $1 million average annual value.
  • The contract is one-way, with reported salaries of approximately $950,000 in 2026–27 and $1.05 million in 2027–28, per PuckPedia.
  • Mancini has played 18 NHL games this season without a point, while posting 12 points in 33 AHL games for Abbotsford.
  • General manager Patrik Allvin lauded Mancini’s development and highlighted his role in Abbotsford’s Calder Cup title run.
  • Acquired in the January 2025 J.T. Miller trade and a 2022 fifth-round pick, Mancini adds low-cost depth as Vancouver projects roughly $23 million in cap space next season.