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DETROIT - The Detroit Pistons have decided to invest in Jodie Meeks future, banking on his best basketball being ahead of him. Meeks has agreed to a $19.5 million, three-year deal with Detroit, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday night. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because free agents cant sign contracts until the leagues moratorium ends July 10, also said Cartier Martin had agreed to a one-year contract with the rebuilding franchise. The 6-foot-4 Meeks averaged a career-high 15.7 points and scored a team-high 1,209 points last season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The shooting guard has averaged 9.7 points over his five-year career. Milwaukee drafted Meeks in the second round in 2009 and traded him during his rookie season to Philadelphia. The Lakers signed him as a free agent in 2012 and exercised a team option last year to keep him on the roster for a second season. Martin, a 6-7 small forward, has averaged 5.4 points over his six-year career. Earlier on Tuesday, when NBA free agency began, the Pistons announced assistant general manager George David was stepping down. David was a part of the previous front office that was led by president of basketball operations Joe Dumars. The Pistons hired Stan Van Gundy in May to replace Dumars and to also lead them as their coach. Van Gundys first major move appears to be adding Meeks. The Pistons, who havent earned a spot in the playoffs since 2009, are trying to reshape their roster to make the most of 20-year-old centre Andre Drummond. They probably will be relegated to keeping forward Josh Smith, who signed a $54 million, four-year deal last summer, and point guard Brandon Jennings, entering the second year of his $24 million, three-year contract. 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All of Vancouvers goals came in man-advantage situations.Its good to show ourselves and the coaches and the team that were gonna be dangerous when were out there, said Henrik Sedin who led his team with three assists.Linden Vey, Jannik Hansen and Vrbata, with his first goal as a Canuck, scored, while Daniel Sedin provided two assists for the victors.Henrik Sedin likes the chemistry that the top line is starting to develop in the two games that theyve played together.We were close again tonight to (getting) a few more goals, said Henrik Sedin. Theres a few things that we need to work on. Weve only played two games together and a few practices. But the way he moves the puck and the way he shoots out there, it should be good.The lines offensive output was the kind that Vrbata envisioned when he opted to leave the Phoenix Coyotes and sign as a free agent with the Canucks in July. The 33-year-old chose Vancouver largely for the chance to play with the Sedins.I dont think I could complain, said Vrbata. Its just the second game of my season, but I think we did lots of little things that we can do. The more we skate together, in a few practices and especially in games, you learn from that. I get to know their tendencies and stuff. Offensively, I think, if we shoot the puck, we should be fine.Canucks goalie Ryan Miller, making his first start and appearance since becoming their top free-agent signing in the summer, and Joacim Eriksson didnt have to deal with many Calgary scoring attempts. They shared an 18-save shutout as the Canucks improved to 3-1 in exhibition play and the Flames dropped to 3-2.Miller had seven savesa€” all in the first period.dddddddddddd He did not face any while playing half of the second period. His toughest save was his first as he stopped Sam Bennett on a partial breakaway before the game was two minutes old.But Miller wasnt worried about the limited activity as he tried to familiarize himself with his defencemens tendencies.I was just trying to enjoy the first time putting the jersey on (in a game), he said. It was a pretty big thrill. Honestly, it was fun.Vancouver converted 3-of-6 power plays while Calgary had three. But Vancouvers dominant offensive showing was offset by the fact the Canucks dressed mostly veterans while the Flames mainly iced prospects. Calgarys inexperience was evident in the shots total as the hosts enjoyed a 33-18 edge.Calgary No. 1 goaltender Karri Ramo was unbeatable as the Canucks outshot the Flames 8-7 in a scoreless first period. Doug Carr replaced Ramo at the start of the second period and allowed all three Vancouver goals.Despite the lopsided loss, Flames coach Bob Hartley liked what he saw in his prospects, even though Calgary trailed 2-0 after the second.The Sedins were the way that they usually are, said Hartley. So I feel that special teams were the difference. But Im very proud of our kids. This (Vancouver squad) was a very good NHL team.Notes: Vancouver lost centre Brad Richardson to injury after he collided with Brandon Bollig in the second period. a€| The Canucks placed goaltender Jakob Markstrom on waivers Friday. Markstrom was acquired last spring from Florida as part of the Roberto Luongo trade. If Markstrom is not claimed, he is expected to be assigned to Utica of the AHL. ... After the game, the Canucks returned top 2014 draft choice Jake Virtanen, who is recuperating from off-season shoulder surgery, to the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL. Top 2012 choice Brendan Gaunce was among 10 players sent to Utica. ... Calgary centre Markus Granlund left in the second period with an upper-body injury. ' ' '