The Vancouver Canucks have been impressed with Luke Schenn since he arrived in a January trade and the organization will explore offering him an extension once the regular season ends.

"We've been real happy with him and he's done everything we've asked," general manager Jim Benning told Ben Kuzma of The Province.

"He has been physical and excellent with our young players. We're going to talk about this (extension) at the end of the year. He's been a pleasant surprise for us."

Vancouver acquired the 29-year-old Schenn and a 2020 seventh-round draft pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Michael Del Zotto. He's since appeared in 15 games for the Canucks, recording two assists while averaging 14:28 per night on the club's third pairing.

The right-handed blue-liner is playing on a one-year deal worth $800,000 and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

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