Vancouver Canucks' general manager Mike Gillis, left, speaks as head coach Alain Vigneault, right, looks on during a news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, May 14, 2009. The Canucks have nine unrestricted free agents and four restricted free agents. Goaltender Roberto Luongo, defenseman Willie Mitchell and forward Ryan Kesler are all entering the final year of their NHL hockey contracts. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Vancouver Canucks' general manager Mike Gillis, left, speaks as head coach Alain Vigneault, right, looks on during a news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, May 14, 2009. The Canucks have nine unrestricted free agents and four restricted free agents. Goaltender Roberto Luongo, defenseman Willie Mitchell and forward Ryan Kesler are all entering the final year of their NHL hockey contracts.

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