Samuelsson seems happy with the transaction.  In a conference call he said: "Obviously that (the money) was the key, I shouldn’t lie.   They have a good thing going and I think my role can be a little different here. I like the team.  When you play against Vancouver it’s always a hard game and a skill game too.  You need some experience (to win the Cup). You need to be hungry. I believe we can do some damage."

He had a decent season with the Detroit Red Wings last season.  During the regular season, he posted 40 points in 81 games and 10 points in 23 playoff games.

He definitely has experience too.  He’s played in 466 NHL games and he also was part of Sweden’s gold medal-winning team at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino.  

I think he could be really good in Vancouver’s lineup and I’m interested in seeing his chemistry with Henrik and Daniel Sedin.

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I’m not saying that there is anything wrong with them staying with the Canucks but I actually think there’s a lot of untapped talent with these guys and I also think that they don’t get the recognition they deserve (which means a lot considering how much I dislike Vancouver).

If you believe the Swedish website expressen.se, the offer has already been turned down by Canucks management.  Daniel Sedin was interviewed on CKNW today and said: “I don’t want to talk about it.  When this gets done, we will talk, but right now well keep it between Mike (Canucks GM Gillis) and ourselves.”

With days left before they become unrestricted free agents, you would think Vancouver would be all over trying to lock these guys up but then again, this can also be a time for shockers.  I hope that if a fair deal can’t be struck, these two go to a team that will really appreciate them and help them take their play to the next level.

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