LOS ANGELES — His uncle was happy to see Brandon Sutter traded to the Vancouver Canucks, even if it means Darryl Sutter has to coach against his nephew five or six times a season in the Pacific Division. Starting tonight (7:30 p.m., PT, on Sportsnet Vancouver, TSN 1040).
"He'll thrive in Vancouver," Sutter said at the Los Angeles Kings' practice facility in suburban El Segundo. "You look at where he's slotted, he'll thrive. Brandon's a good player."
Yeah, but what about coming from Pittsburgh to a Canadian market, where every twitch is scrutinized and everyone on the street has opinions about the Canucks and is eager to share them?