Vandermeer signing adds depth on Canucks’ defence
Posted January 14, 2013 12:51 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – On day two of training camp, the Canucks have added to their blue line corps, signing big unrestricted free agent defenceman Jim Vandermeer to a one-year two-way contract.
The 32-year-old Caroline, Alberta native spent last season in San Jose and has been skating here in the city with the Canucks players since July.
“As far as being a leg up, I have to go out there and play well and show the coaching staff what I can do. Skate with the older guys who do have a voice, that might help me a little bit but ultimately I have to go out there and show them myself,” says Vandermeer, who says he brings a physical aspect to the game.
Meanwhile, winger David Booth missed a another skate today with a groin strain. Vigneault says that Booth will have to have an MRI. Defenceman Dan Hamhuis and forward Zack Kassian did take in the workout today. Hamhuis had been battling a groin injury while Kassian had back spasms.
Roberto Luongo remains a Canuck with rumours swirling about his next destination. General manager Mike Gillis said this week that there has been a lot more interest in his goaltender than most people realize.
Coaches only have two scrimmages Wednesday and Thursday to evaluate players in a game situation before Saturday’s season opener against Anaheim at Rogers Arena.
