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Canucks Transactions & Notes

[updates added at bottom of post...]

First, the team has recalled Alexander Edler from the Manitoba Moose.

Speaking of the Moose, Cory Schneider didn’t have a great opening game to his professional career over the weekend, but still managed put a good light on it:

“It takes a lot to win at this level,” said Schneider. “The guys played great in the third period and kind of dug us out of the hole I helped put us in. If we play like that for three periods, we’ll be pretty good this year.”

See? He already sounds like a pro: “Not my best effort...blah blah blah… need to play 60 minutes… blah blah blah...”

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Reasons to Never Order Pay-Per-View

The Canucks got spectacularly whooped on Wednesday night, maintaining their 18 year winless streak against the Flyers on Vancouver ice.  (And all for the bargain price of $12.95, since the game could only be watched via PPV.  Icing on the cake.)

But aside from Vancouver’s collapse, the game might end up being better remembered for Jesse Boulerice’s little moment in the spotlight.  From the Vancouver Sun:

The Canucks lost centre Ryan Kesler at 11:39 of the third when when he was cross-checked in the face by Flyer winger Jesse Boulerice, who received a match penalty for intent to injure.

So, let’s start with that video:

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