Shane O'Brien cleared waivers, but General Manager Mike Gills was able to trade him, along with prospect Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators, for young defenseman Ryan Parent, and 29 year old journeyman forward Jonas Anderson.
Vancouver then instantly placed Parent on waivers in order to clear a roster spot in which the Canucks are expected to sign Peter Schaefer.
Parent, a former 1st round pick of the Predators in 2005, played much of last year with the Philadelphia Flyers, including 17 playoff games in last year's epic Stanley Cup Finals run. He is considered a work in progress, but could be a serviceable defenseman in the near future.
Anderson, 29, played last year in the KHL (Russia's pro league) where he registered 20 points in 30 games.
Brendan Morrison signed a one year deal with the Calgary Flames Monday after the former Canuck was released from his tryout with Vancouver after the two sides couldn't agree on a contract.
Darcy Hordichuk also cleared waivers but is not expected to report to Manitoba, and Mike Gillis has mentioned that he is trying to work out a deal that would keep the long-time NHL vet in the big leagues. It could be a tough task considering Hordichuk doesn't bring much to the table these days.
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