Canucks sign F Alex Chiasson to 1-year deal

The Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday signed free agent forward Alex Chiasson to a one-year deal worth $750,000.

Chiasson, 31, played in four preseason games with the Canucks after signing a professional tryout contract with the team in September.

"Alex is an established veteran who plays a physical game and brings a valuable net-front presence to our team, particularly on the power play," Canucks general manager Jim Benning