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Henrik Sedin - C - Canucks

Henrik Sedin's two goals helped Sweden throttle Switzerland 5-1 to win a gold medal in the 2013 IIHF World Championships.

Loui Eriksson, Erik Gustafsson and Simon Hjalmarsson were the other goal scorers. Sweden enjoyed a rare treat in winning in front of its home crowd as the event took place in Stockholm.
Related: Loui Eriksson, Erik Gustafsson
May 19 - 5:21 PM
Alexander Edler - D - Canucks

Alexander Edler may be dealt in the off-season.

If Edler was to be traded, it would have to happen before July 1 as his no-trade contract goes into effect at that time. The Canucks need help up front and have some nice depth on the blueline so it makes sense that Edler could be the odd man out in Vancouver.
Source: Vancouver Sun
May 19 - 9:14 AM
Keith Ballard - D - Canucks

Look for the Vancouver Canucks to buy out the contract of Keith Ballard in the off-season.

The Canucks are up against the cap and should they buy out Ballard and trade Roberto Luongo, they will free up $9.5 million in cap space which will go a long way to signing the seven or eight players they will need next season to fill out their roster. Stay tuned.
Related: Roberto Luongo
Source: Vancouver Sun
May 19 - 9:10 AM
Frank Corrado - D - Canucks

Defenseman Frank Corrado could have a bigger role next season for the Vancouver Canucks.

The rookie played in the OHL this past season before playing six games in the NHL for Vancouver at the end of the regular season and the playoffs as the Canucks were impressed enough with his playoff performance to burn a year of his entry level contract. The Canucks will likely buy out the contract of Keith Ballard, giving Corrado a spot in the lineup if he is able to earn it in training camp. Otherwise, expect him to spend some time in the minors honing his craft.
Source: Vancouver Sun
May 19 - 9:06 AM
Daniel Sedin - W - Canucks

Daniel and Henrik Sedin's play on the power play have propelled Team Sweden into the Gold Medal game at the World Championships.

The Swedes will take on the upstart Swiss team for the Gold. Sweden has scored four times on the power play in the last two games with the Sedin twins in the lineup after going only two for 30 in their first seven games.
Source: Vancouver Province
May 19 - 9:00 AM
Alexander Edler - D - Canucks

Alexander Edler has been suspended by the IIHF for his knee-on-knee hit of Eric Staal.

Edler will be forced to miss the remainder of the 2013 World Championship for his "reckless" and "dangerous" actions. The IIHF Disciplinary Committee can choose to extend Edler's suspension if they wish, which would open the door to him missing part or all of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, Carolina Hurricanes fans just have to hope that Eric Staal's injury isn't as bad as it looked.
Source: IIHF.com
May 17 - 11:49 AM
David Booth - W - Canucks

David Booth may be candidate for a buyout this off-season.

He has been hampered by injuries since joining the Vancouver Canucks from Florida and carries a $4.25 million cap hit for the next two seasons. Vancouver GM Mike Gillis said there will be changes after the team's troubling end to the 2013 campaign. It wouldn't be surprising if Booth and/or Keith Ballard may be removed from the team's roster.
Related: Keith Ballard
Source: Vancouver Sun
May 13 - 5:44 PM
Alexander Edler - D - Canucks

The Vancouver Province's Jason Botchford thinks that the Canucks' best bet for a "reboot" is trading Alex Edler.

Of course, this is not easy because Edler in January signed a five-year, $30 million deal, and he took less to stay with the team in order to help it bring other players in. But Botchford says Vancouver's defense is a strength, and it has a number of young players ready to play bigger roles. Edler could be a nice chip to acquire some forward help -- and help them get bigger up front. Edler's no-trade clause doesn't start until July, so the Canucks have time to gauge the market, which Botchford thinks would include the Flyers and Ducks.
Source: Vancouver Province
May 11 - 10:59 PM
Dan Hamhuis - D - Canucks

Dan Hamhuis will play for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship after Vancouver's first-round exit from the NHL playoffs.

He is expected to arrive Saturday and will increase the club's roster to 23 players, including eight defensemen. Hamhuis notched a goal and an assist in four playoff appearances with the Canucks.
Source: TSN.ca
May 10 - 6:06 PM
Roberto Luongo - G - Canucks

Roberto Luongo doesn't want to spend another season serving as Cory Schneider's backup.

"Who knows what is going to happen," he said. "I think we are all aware of what the situation is. . .my main goal is to be a starter. I want to play and feel like I still have a lot to give. At the end of the day that's what I want, so we'll see what happens." When GM Mike Gillis spoke to the media he said it was "unlikely" that Luongo would be back with the Canucks next season, so it appears as though he will try to grant the veteran goaltender's wish to play elsewhere. For that to happen, Gillis may have to accept less than he was asking for previously.
Source: Vancouver Sun
May 10 - 4:34 PM
Christopher Higgins - W - Canucks

Christopher Higgins will have an MRI on his right knee now that Vancouver's season is done.

He strained it late in season and it's preventing him from playing for Team USA at the world championship. Higgins missed six games with a knee ailment, but he returned for the final three contests of the regular season and he played in the club's four postseason matches.
Source: Ben Kuzma on Twitter
May 9 - 5:01 PM
Jannik Hansen - W - Canucks

Jannik Hansen sustained a sprained shoulder in Game 4's loss to San Jose.

He wasn't able to play in overtime after getting hurt on a hit from Sharks winger Raffi Torres. Hansen didn't have a point in the series after he accounted for 10 goals and 27 points over 47 contests during the regular season.
Source: Ben Kuzma on Twitter
May 9 - 4:56 PM
Cory Schneider - G - Canucks

Cory Schneider's "body" injury was to his groin.

He strained his groin on April 22 against Chicago and wasn't able to return until Game 3 of the playoffs. Schneider's return wasn't enough for the Canucks though, as they were quickly eliminated from the postseason in four straight games by the San Jose Sharks.
Source: Ben Kuzma on Twitter
May 9 - 4:50 PM
Jordan Schroeder - C - Canucks

Jordan Schroeder may require shoulder surgery.

Vancouver GM Mike Gillis said the 22-year-old forward will get a second opinion before deciding if the procedure is necessary. He notched three goals and nine points in 31 games for the Canucks during the regular season, but wasn't able to play during the playoffs.
Source: Ben Kuzma on Twitter
May 9 - 4:46 PM
Roberto Luongo - G - Canucks

GM Mike Gillis said he expects to trade Roberto Luongo over the summer.

Luongo spent the majority of the 2013 season as Cory Schneider's backup, while posting a 9-6-3 record with a .907 save percentage and a 2.56 goals-against average. Due to Schneider's groin injury, Luongo also started two games in the playoffs for the Canucks where he earned similar statistics with a .915 save percentage and a 2.57 GAA. Gillis was unsuccessful in his attempts to move Luongo at the trade deadline and he may have to soften his asking price if he wants to get a deal done.
Source: Vancouver Sun
May 9 - 4:35 PM

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