The Canucks invite some old "new" blood to try and create competition in training camp.
The Canucks have signed three to professional tryout contracts as training camp gets closer. Article
The first has a familiar name....Ruutu. But this time it's the younger brother Tuomo is getting the chance to wear a Canucks jersey instead of his old brother Jarkko. Ruutu spent most of his career with Carolina, but spent the last year with the Devils.
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The 28 year old Sheppard has close to 400 games experience.