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[Signing] Canucks sign Jim Vandermeer


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@BradZiemer: Vandermeer: "You guys all know that it is kind of the rumour going around, that they needed a little more push-back to their game...

@BradZiemer: More Vandermeer: "And I know I can bring that." #Canucks

@BradZiemer: Vandermeer says some of the #Canucks he skated with at UBC during the lockout spoke to management on his behalf.

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Signing a 9th D-man doesn't mean that we're trading somebody, just that we want to be prepared in case 3 of them get injured at any point (a plausible scenario, especially with our luck). Plus, Vandermeer is a veteran guy who can help out on the farm team in a leadership role.

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Vandermeer has played fourth line winger before so he also brings that as an option.(albeit so has Alberts and Ballard but I think Vandermeer would be a lot more effective if called on to do so)

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I don't see hitting as a problem. Edler, Bieksa, Ballard, and Garrison can all throw big hits. Whether it be standing up players or throwing a hip check here or there.

What we need is some nastiness in front of our net, and someone who's willing to keep the other team from running around.

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The great thing about getting a tougher player like this, it improves the "toughness" match ups all the way up the roster.

If Vandermeer takes on the opposing goon (probably losing as he isn't a legit heavyweight... but he plays 12 minutes a game vs. them on for 2 minutes)... it means that all of a sudden Weise, Volpatti, Bieksa, Zassian line up against lesser opponents who they are probably tougher than. Everyone gets to play a little bigger.

I also think that with so many games against Edmonton this year, it is a good idea to play a little tougher. they are a team we can push around a little even if we can't match them in pure skill.

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