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Vancouver Canucks sign forwards Chris Higgins and Steven Pinizzotto

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks signed forwards Chris Higgins and Steven Pinizzotto on Sunday.Higgins, 28, split last season between the Canucks and Florida Panthers , registering 28 points (13 goals, 15 assists) in 62 games. He tied a Canucks record for most game-winning goals in a playoff year (three).Higgins has appeared in 411 career NHL games over seven seasons with the Montreal Canadiens , New York Rangers, Calgary Flames , Panthers and Canucks, recording 196 points (105 goals, 91 assists).Pinizzotto, 27, spent last season with the AHL's Hershey Bears, registering 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) in 68 games. He also had two goals and two assists in six playoff games.Related Links Rookie Tyler Ennis comes up big for Sabres Halak anything but shaky in must-win game Keith: 'I just wanted to play in the NHL' Hornqvist latest key Pred to get hurt in playoffs Laperriere willing to trade pain for victory...

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    VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Chris Higgins has been on four teams in two years, but he knew when he got traded to the Canucks at the deadline this year that his career could g...

  2. Higgins scores twice, adds assist; Canucks reach 50 victories for first time

    Chris Higgins had a two goals and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday to reach 50 victories for the first time in their ...

  3. Higgins , Luongo lead Canucks over Predators 1-0

    Roberto Luongo stopped 20 shots and made Chris Higgins' second-period goal stand up in the Vancouver Canucks' 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators in the opener of t...

  4. Canucks acquire Lapierre from Ducks, Higgins from Panthers

    The league-leading Vancouver Canucks added center Maxim Lapierre from Anaheim and left winger Chris Higgins from Florida before Monday's NHL trade deadline.Vancouver...

  5. Report: Canucks acquire Higgins from Panthers

    According to TSN, Florida Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon continued his reshuffling of the roster on Monday when he dealt pending unrestricted free-agent wing C...

  6. Canucks' Luongo stops 32 shots, Higgins and Hansen score in series opener vs. Hawks

    Chris Higgins and Jannik Hansen scored in the first period, Roberto Luongo made 32 saves, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 in the first-roun...

  7. Schneider, Canucks shut out Oilers

    Henrik Sedin posted a goal and an assist and Cory Schneider recorded 23 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, as the Vancouver Canucks downed the red-hot Edmon...

  8. Red-hot Hall aims to lead Oilers to another win over Canucks

    Taylor Hall's current tear has helped vault his Edmonton Oilers into the eighth spot in the Western Conference.The Vancouver Canucks know all too well just how hot t...

  9. 'Hawks aim for top record, Canucks eye division crown in Vancouver

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  10. Above the 49: Kesler return makes Canucks a contender

    The Vancouver Canucks might not have made a huge splash during last week's NHL trade deadline, but the return of Ryan Kesler to their lineup on Monday is enough to e...

  11. Thornton leads Sharks to 3-2 win over Canucks

    Joe Thornton had a goal and an assist during a second-period scoring flurry and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Monday night for their fifth st...

  12. Sharks hold off Canucks

    Logan Couture's goal midway through the second period proved to be the difference, as the San Jose Sharks held off the Vancouver Canucks, 3-2.Joe Thornton had a goal...

  1. Chris Higgins scores twice for Panthers in 4-3 win over Sabres

    Jason Garrison snapped a third-period tie, and Chris Higgins scored twice to help the Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday night.The Panthers ble...

  2. Chris Higgins breaks tie, Panthers go on to beat Hurricanes 7-4 in home-and-home opener

    Chris Higgins broke a tie late in the second period and the Florida Panthers went on to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 7-4 on Friday night in the first game of a home-...

  3. Four more years: Canucks extend Higgins

    The Vancouver Canucks granted forward Chris Higgins a four-year contract extension on Tuesday.No financial terms were disclosed, but multiple reports state it is wor...

  4. Schneider makes 43 saves, Higgins scores short-handed as Canucks blank Avalanche 1-0

    Backup goalie Cory Schneider made 43 saves, Chris Higgins scored short-handed and the Vancouver Canucks extended their domination of Colorado with a 1-0 victory Wedn...

  5. Higgins scores twice, including winner in OT, as Canucks rally to beat Avalanche, 3-2

    Chris Higgins had two goals, including the winner at 1:40 of overtime, and Vancouver rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night as the Canucks wrap...

  6. Higgins' overtime goal sends Canucks past Senators

    Chris Higgins scored 2:18 into overtime and 1, at Rogers Arena.Henrik Sedin potted a power-play goal for the Canucks, who have won four of their last six games. Cory...

  7. Canucks beat Wild in Schneider's crease return

    Cory Schneider was sharp in his first start in 11 days, and the Vancouver goaltender received plenty of support from his teammates as the Canucks cruised to a 4-1 vi...

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