Ducks sign Hiller to a four-year deal

The Ducks announced that they have signed goaltender Jonas Hiller to a four-year contract extension through the 2013-14 NHL season. Hiller has posted a 54-37-5 record with a 2.46 goals-against average in 108 career NHL appearances in his anaheim ducks jersey. Since he entered the NHL in 2007, Hiller ranks third among all NHL goaltenders. He has also made 13 career playoff appearances for Anaheim.

"Jonas has proved himself as a starting NHL goaltender," said Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Murray. "We expect him to only get better and are pleased he’s committed to us for four more seasons." Currently in his third NHL season, he has compiled a 21-15-1 record with a 2.75 GAA in 39 appearances this year. He currently is tied with Roberto Luongo for the league lead in January victories. Next month, Hiller will represent Switzerland at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Vancouver Canucks' Grabner is out of games for 6 weeks

It is reported that Grabner has injured his ankle during a pre-game soccer warm-up last Sunday and is expected to be out for about six weeks. This Austria native has collected two goals and three assists in nine games with the Canucks this season.

"Obviously, it's challenging for everyone but injuries are a part of the game," said Alex Burrows. "There's a lot of injuries around the league and we’re no different. Hopefully we'll get those guys back soon." Roberto Luongo, also out with a hairline fracture to his rib, is expected to make the teams upcoming road trip. When will Canucks fans see those injured players skating on the ice in the canucks jerseys again?