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Former Vancouver Canucks fan favorite finally signs with new team

This former Canucks defenseman has finally landed a contract for the season after spending several months on the free agent market.

By Michael DeRosa · The Canuck Way

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:19 AM

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Former Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ben Hutton signed a one-year contract with the New York Islanders.
Hutton's deal follows a successful professional tryout agreement after spending four months as a free agent.
The 33-year-old blueliner recorded 15 points in 55 games for the Vegas Golden Knights last season.

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The New York Islanders have signed former Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ben Hutton to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. Hutton secured the deal after spending four months as a free agent and recently completing a professional tryout agreement with the team.

Hutton spent the 2025-26 season with the Vegas Golden Knights, tallying 15 points in 55 games. He previously spent his first four NHL seasons in Vancouver from 2015-16 to 2018-19, posting 70 points across 276 appearances after being drafted by the club in 2012.

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