The Vancouver Canucks signed recently acquired defenseman Marcus Pettersson to a six-year, $33 million contract extension on Wednesday. The Canucks acquired Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor from Pittsburgh last Friday night,

When the Vancouver Canucks acquired Marcus Pettersson along with Drew O’Connor last week, it came with an understanding that the Canucks were going to move quickly to get Pettersson signed.

The Vancouver Canucks traded for Marcus Pettersson last Friday to bolster their blueline. The Canucks paid a steep price — including a first-round pick — to acquire the veteran defenseman from the Pittsburgh Penguins.