Carol Schram: Jannik Hansen returns from injury as Vancouver Canucks host Minnesota Wild The Vancouver Canucks will welcome winger Jannik Hansen back to their lineup as they host the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night at Rogers Arena.

Didn't know Hansen had a limited NTC, that changes things a bit. Hopefully he it isn't another Vrbata situation. Great blog Carol, Minnisota is the real deal we are in for a tough matchup tonight.

Do players on LTIR count in the expansion draft?

Hansen may be facing a situation where he is looking at Vegas or possibly 8 destinations that he could have some control over. Hopefully, he doesn't pull a Vrbada but I think he'd rather choose playoff teams who would love to add him over Vegas this summer.

i thought jbs comments about trading players was more that he wouldn't ask someone to 'waive' their NTC (like a Sedin/Edler), not that he wouldn't ask players with conditions or clauses in their contracts to exercise those.

could be wrong.

Hansen may be facing a situation where he is looking at Vegas or possibly 8 destinations that he could have some control over. Hopefully, he doesn't pull a Vrbada but I think he'd rather choose playoff teams who would love to add him over Vegas this summer.
- boonerbuck

good point.
nice leverage for jb

Also.
How is Jordan Schroeder the 13th fwd for Minnesota still?

Thanks Carol hope to see Dorsett 100% next season

Also.
How is Jordan Schroeder the 13th fwd for Minnesota still?
- dbot

They are overrated that's why

Also.
How is Jordan Schroeder the 13th fwd for Minnesota still?
- dbot

IKR, just waive him already.

How is the team with second best record in hockey, who still never gets any press or talk about them being cup threats despite them steamrolling the west overrated? Is Bruce Boudreau being talked about for Jack Adams? Nope. Is the fact that they have the most scoring depth of any team in the league talked about? nope. Overrated? Definitely not.

You guys can take back Frankie Corrado now since he's now on waivers. You need all the help you can get.
- isitin1

Talk to us in a week when your on the outside looking in on a playoff spot poncho... or no wait, you're already there. Don't you need all the help you can get?

You guys can take back Frankie Corrado now since he's now on waivers. You need all the help you can get.
- isitin1

No thanks. If you are not good enough for the Leafs there is no lower. Welcome to rock bottom

You guys can take back Frankie Corrado now since he's now on waivers. You need all the help you can get.
- isitin1

Frank off deadbeat

How is the team with second best record in hockey, who still never gets any press or talk about them being cup threats despite them steamrolling the west overrated? Is Bruce Boudreau being talked about for Jack Adams? Nope. Is the fact that they have the most scoring depth of any team in the league talked about? nope. Overrated? Definitely not.
- neem55

Let's see if Columbus or Minny make it past the first round ManVan...I bet they don't

Talk to us in a week when your on the outside looking in on a playoff spot poncho... or no wait, you're already there. Don't you need all the help you can get?
- neem55

Right eh? They are 3 loser points ahead of us. In an easier division.

No thanks. If you are not good enough for the Leafs there is no lower. Welcome to rock bottom
- VANTEL

I bet not one team will put in a claim...that goes to show TO has the worst blue line in the league in

Let's see if Columbus or Minny make it past the first round ManVan...I bet they don't
- CanuckDon

I agree Columbus is unlikely, just so young. Minnisota I disagree. They've got a lot of playoff experience in that lineup and have won/lost playoff series as a group. West conference finals if they are healthy. Also, not quite sure why you're refering to me as someone else, but I don't have any alt accounts for the record.

Your pathetic GM will claim him.
- isitin1

Did you learn a new word today?

Your pathetic GM will claim him.
- isitin1

Wait...is our GM spending 4pm on a Saturday evening trolling another fanbase? Isn't that the definition of pathetic?

That's as good as its gonna get for the pathetic Canucks.
- isitin1

good one. Still a little bitter about watching us be competitive for ten years while your team was in a decade long rebuild?
Tell us your story, I'm sure you're very thoughtful and articulate, and I know were all just dying to hear your opinion.

Right eh? They are 3 loser points ahead of us. In an easier division.
- manvanfan

They have made their second waiver claim this year. If that doesn't spell desperation
then nothing does.

Their strategy going forward is waiver claims , signing superstars like Tavares and Stamkos and hiring dads of disgruntled college UFAs.

Solid template if there ever was one.

They have made their second waiver claim this year. If that doesn't spell desperation
then nothing does.

Their strategy going forward is waiver claims , signing superstars like Tavares and Stamkos and hiring dads of disgruntled college UFAs.

Solid template if there ever was one.
- VANTEL

Are they still paying Dave Nonis and Darcy Tucker?

Are they still paying Dave Nonis and Darcy Tucker?
- Marwood

Probably Ron Wilson too