Secondly, Mikael Samuelsson is not with the team as coach Kevin Dineen says he was given permission to stay behind in Vancouver as he is “nicked up.'' Dineen says it was more beneficial for him to stay in Vancouver and work with his personal trainer to get stronger.

“I wanted him to stay in Vancouver for a few days,'' Dineen said. “He has the opportunity to work with someone there that he feels will really strengthen his core for the season. I feel that's a priority, that he comes in feeling extremely good. Instead of throwing him in with new teammates, a new medical staff, I felt he should take care of his business in Vancouver and come here feeling good.''



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