 Midway through the following season , he was re @-@ signed by the Canucks to a three @-@ year contract extension on January 27 , 2003 . The day after signing , he injured his foot , sidelining him for 14 games . Despite his season being shortened by injury , he recorded a career @-@ high 40 assists to go with six goals in 2002 – 03 . His 46 points ranked tenth overall in the League amongst defencemen , and it marked the fourth consecutive year he led Canucks defencemen in scoring . Jovanovski added eight points in 14 post @-@ season games before the Canucks were eliminated in the second round by the Minnesota Wild . His seven goals led all League defencemen in playoff scoring . 
