TORONTO -- The Vancouver Canucks on Monday avoided arbitration with Mason Raymond, signing the left winger to a two-year contract.
Raymond, 24, enjoyed a breakout season in 2009-10, setting personal bests in goals (25) and assists (28) while appearing in all 82 games.
According to TSN Canada, Raymond will earn $2.5 million in this upcoming season and $2.6 million in 2011-12.
Originally selected by the Canucks in the second round (51st overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, the Cochrane, Alta., native has 45 goals and 97 points in 203 career games.
