Jason Garrison

Vancouver signed Garrison to a six-year contract on the first day of NHL free agency Sunday.

Posted: Jul. 1, 2012 8:10 PM ET

Garrison, who grew up in White Rock, B.C., joins the Canucks after four seasons with the Panthers. The 27-year-old had 16 goals and 17 assists for 33 points in 77 games with Florida last season. He added a goal and two assists in the playoffs.