Thu Jul 10 13:25:55 2008

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Canucks bring in Demitra

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Vancouver, BC (Sports Network) - Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis announced Thursday the signing of free agent forward Pavol Demitra. Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

Demitra, 33, compiled 15 goals and 39 assists in 68 games last season with the Minnesota Wild, helping the club capture the Northwest Division crown.

"Throughout his NHL career, Pavol has proven himself to be an offensive contributor where ever he has played," said Gillis. "Pavol is a strong two-way hockey player with excellent quickness and finish. His play making abilities will be an asset on our power play and make him a great addition to our top six forwards."

A native of Dubnica, Slovakia, Demitra was originally selected 227th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1993 draft.

The veteran forward has 281 goals and 418 assists in 750 regular season games with Ottawa, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Minnesota.