Andrew Ebbett signs with the Canucks new 2 way contract

[The Q]

Last week we speculated that the Canucks could and would bring back Andrew Ebbett after letting him test free agency without signing him to a contract extension.

They did just that this morning.

Via Darren Dreger at TSN.

Andrew Ebbett signs with Vancouver - 2 way deal 600/300.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 2, 2012

We also learned via Jim Jamieson who spoke with Ebbett that he was looking for one-way deal, but had to settle for 2-way deal for 600k/300k after missing most of last year with injuries.

Reggie Gill one of our Canucks bloggers says "Andrew Ebbett was a role player who figured to be on the third or fourth line if he stayed on with the Canucks this year. He played in 18 games in the 2011-2012 season, and netted 5 goals.

He was not valued much more than a plug and play player who could be easily replaced by the team going into next season."

In the big Bruins vs. Canucks clash on January 7th Ebbett suffered a crushing hit from Dennis Seidenberg just 3 shifts into the game.

He would not return until the final 5 games of the season. He also sat out 11 of the first 13 games in 2011/12 season.

I hope he sticks on the team in 2012/13 to be honest. If healthy he provides some nice options on the wing or at center for AV.

Time will tell.

Andrew Ebbett Profile

Position	Center
Height	5'9"
Weight	174 lbs
Birthdate	January 2, 1983
Birthplace	Calgary, Alberta
Draft	N/A

Key Statistics

Goals	5
Assists	1
Points	6
+/-	2
PIM	6
Games	18