Curtis Douglas Claimed by Vancouver Canucks
Curtis Douglas has been claimed off waivers by the Vancouver Canucks from the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking a significant move in his professional career. This transition comes as Douglas, now 26 years old, has played 29 NHL games this season, recording two assists.
Douglas’s performance has also included six games in the AHL this season, where he has recorded one assist. Over his career, he has played in 267 AHL games, scoring 37 goals and accumulating 98 points. His size, standing at 6’9″ and weighing 242 lbs, makes him a notable presence on the ice.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Douglas has been involved in physical play, accumulating 92 penalty minutes and eight fighting majors in the NHL this season. His record shows a 4-5-1 standing in fights this season, according to HockeyFights.com.
Douglas was drafted in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars. He has spent the majority of his professional career in the AHL, playing for affiliates of the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Arizona Coyotes before joining the Lightning organization.
This season, Douglas has recorded 32 hits, ranking 115th in the NHL for hits per 60 minutes. His 11.09 hits per 60 ranks fifth on the Lightning and fourth on the current Canucks roster.
In 2024, Douglas signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Utah Mammoth, indicating his ongoing development and potential in professional hockey.
The move to the Canucks may provide Douglas with new opportunities to further his career in the NHL. As he transitions to this new team, the impact of this change on his performance and role within the Canucks remains to be seen.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding how Douglas will fit into the Canucks’ lineup and what specific role he will play moving forward.
