Former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Pierre Olivier-Joseph has found his new home.
The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they have signed Joseph to a one-year, $775,000 contract for the 2025-26 season.
General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with D Pierre-Olivier Joseph on a one-year contract worth $775,000.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 2, 2025
Joseph, 26, did not receive a qualifying offer from the Penguins and became an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on July 1 because of it. Now, he is heading to the Canucks, where he will look to earn a spot on their NHL roster.
Joseph was reacquired by the Penguins from the St. Louis Blues back in December of this past season. This was after the Penguins did not offer him a qualifying offer and let him walk in free agency last summer. In 24 games with the Penguins this campaign, the left-shot defenseman recorded one assist, 23 hits, and a minus-15 rating.
In 171 games over five seasons and two stints with the Penguins, Joseph recorded eight goals, 30 assists, 38 points, 199 hits, and a minus-18 rating. His best season with the Penguins was during the 2022-23 campaign, as he posted career highs with five goals, 16 assists, 21 points, and a plus-8 rating in 75 games.
Joseph will now look to have a bounce back season with the Canucks after earning this one-year, prove-it deal with them. It will be interesting to see what kind of campaign the 2017 first-round pick has with the Canucks from here.
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