Bachman, 30, posted a 13-13-5 record with a .902 save percentage and 2.98 GAA in 31 games played with Utica during the 2017.18 season. The 5'10", 175-pound goaltender has played 48 career NHL games, posting a 20-17-2 record, a .906 save percentage and 2.90 GAA.
Bachman originally signed with Vancouver as a free agent on July 1, 2015. He was selected 120th overall by Dallas in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.