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I thought the same, not sure what happened to Vandermeer. I would think he'd be getting called up as well now that the Wolves are out.

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Shoresy, "It's called a sweater"

Looks like they are dropping Corrado onto the 2nd pairing with Edler. Really getting thrown in the deep end.

Been reading up on him, sounds like an outstanding prospect. Nice 2 way game, excellent skater, good hockey IQ, average size but plays physical.

Was first cut for the world junior team which surprised Bob McKenzie. http://vansunsportsblogs.com/2012/12/13/frank-corrado-gets-cut-from-team-canada/

And Thomas Drance did a really nice prospect review last summer http://canucksarmy.com/2012/8/23/prospect-profile-7-frank-corrado

So the issue is that he gets 5 games without burning a year off his entry level contract. We'll see how he works out. Smart to take a look with 3 regular games left. I hope he turns out to be the real deal but this seems so desperate and not a good sign for a team looking to go deep in the playoffs.

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Shoresy, "It's called a sweater"

sounds like he's having a great game so far, second most minutes in the first

Yeah, he definitely didn't look out of place, and he was on the ice in the last 90 seconds of a 3-1 game. Not sure if he was going on adrenaline but I would have thought the 'Hawks would have scouted that and put a ton of forecheck pressure on his side. From what I saw (3rd period), the 'Hawks came at them with speed and skill but the Canucks came right back at them. Saw a ton of chippy play (Toews two-handing Kesler after a hit; Keith with the tomahawk chop on Sedin during his breakaway goal - both going unpenalized ) by the 'Hawks.

Where the hell has this team been over the previous 45 games? Is their 'system' so dependent on having at least two RH d-men? The strategy against Vancouver has been to try to hammer the Sedins into submission, but I would suggest that the way to get to them is to hit their right side d-men at every opportunity - it puts pressure on their youngest players (Tanev, if he gets back, Corrado - he with one game of NHL experience) and their out of position left-shooting d-men (Ballard, Garrison, Barker...)

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

http://canucksarmy.com/2013/4/24/cory-s ... -called-up

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Let's hope it's a fairly minor injury that they are using to justify calling up Cannatta earlier than usual, allow Luongo some playing time (showcase?), rest Schneids, and keep us talking in this forum.

I'm encouraged by this:


Tanev is apparently in a walking boot and is at least a week out before returning to the ice.

We could use a Twitter quote button next to the Youtube button for us lazy asses...