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          Canucks still figuring out Loui Eriksson's role

          Despite Loui Eriksson's success playing with the Sedin twins at the World Cup, his best place with the Canucks may be on another line. Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images
          • Craig Custance, ESPN Senior WriterNov 15, 2016, 10:25 AM ET
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            • Senior NHL writer for ESPN The Magazine
            • Wrote for Atlanta Journal-Constitution
            • Wrote for The Sporting News
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          TORONTO -- During the World Cup, Loui Eriksson played with Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin so effectively for Sweden it suggested that the Vancouver Canucks might be in for a treat this season. Some of the Swedes even took to calling Eriksson the third Sedin.

          He might still be, but the results aren't happening yet. In his first 16 games with the Canucks, Eriksson has just six points. Known for his well-rounded game, Eriksson is a minus-4.