The Great iBoldin Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Vancouver, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks President & General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have acquired defencemen Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Daniel Rahimi and forward Patrick White. “We are pleased to be adding Christian and Brad to our defensive group,” said Mike Gillis. “Defence has been an area we wanted to add skill and depth to and this trade has strengthened our group considerably. We would like to thank both Daniel and Patrick for their commitment and efforts with our organization and we wish them both well in their careers.” Ehrhoff, 27, recorded eight goals, 34 assists (8-34-42) and 63 penalty minutes in 77 games with the Sharks last season. Ehrhoff made his NHL debut in 2003-04 and has played 341 career regular season games, all with the Sharks, recording 132 points (25-107-132) and 244 penalty minutes. In 38 NHL Playoff games he has added 15 points (2-13-15) and 40 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-2, 205 lbs. native of Moers, Germany, was drafted by San Jose in the 4th round, 106th overall in 2001. http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=490636 http://www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/San+Jose+Sharks+v+Los+Angeles+Kings+2DTXagTN0gWl.jpg Straight fleecing. Go Gillis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Solid pickup for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 ALSO, picked up Mathieu Schneider too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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