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- Nov 16, 2005
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The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey would be the setting for the Vancouver Canucks to leave an indelible mark, not just in regards to their own draft and future, but to the host city and their hockey fortunes as well.
The arena was impatient and expectant, as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman took to the podium to announce a trade. “I think you’re going to want to hear this,” he vocalized above the groans and cacophony of sounds from the large crowd. The New Jersey crowd unleashed another wave of astonishment as Bettman announced New Jersey had traded the ninth overall pick to Vancouver for goaltender Cory Schneider.… read more
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