January 14, 2013

Cam Barker, wearing an NHLPA jersey and Oilers gear, works out with the Canucks at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C., Jan. 19, 2013. (ANDY CLARK/Reuters)

The Vancouver Canucks signed defenseman Cam Barker to a one-year contract Sunday.

Barker played in 23 games for the Texas Stars of the AHL this season, recording three goals and five assists.

He played in 25 games with the Edmonton Oilers last season, scoring two goals and picking up 23 penalty minutes.

In 296 career games with the Blackhawks, Wild and Oilers, Barker has 21 goals and 73 assists.