Canucks Lock Down Veteran Defenseman | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Vancouver Canucks just inked veteran defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to a two-year, $5M deal — a physical, 6’7”, 250+ pound force with 14 NHL seasons under his belt, most recently with the Kraken. A smart, shutdown defenseman drafted in 2011, he brings leadership and toughness to the blue line, perfect for a team building a strong defensive core. Turning 34 in 2026-27, this is a solid, experience-driven move — but with age and contract length, his future in the league is worth watching. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on…