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NHL: Canucks; Red Wings avoid arbitration as Jason Dickinson signs in Vancouver and Adam Erne in Detroit

The Vancouver Canucks and recently acquired forward Jason Dickinson avoided an arbitration hearing by signing off on a three-year deal on Saturday.

The deal will pay Dickinson $2.65 million per season.

Canucks sign Jason Dickinson

“Jason was an important addition for our forward group this summer and we’re pleased to have agreed to terms with him on a three-year deal,” said Canucks GM Jim Benning.

“He’s a versatile player that can play on both the wing and at center and is also a strong penalty killer.