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Markstrom clears waivers, Canucks cut 11

Jacob Markstrom

Jacob Markstrom

AP

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who was a part of the Roberto Luongo trade, cleared waivers Saturday.

Markstrom cleared waivers

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Markstrom, 24, who appeared in four games for the Canucks last season following the trade, will now likely report to the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League.

Four teams were reportedly interested in the Swede’s services, but he was not claimed prior to the noon eastern time deadline.

Following the Canucks 3-0 victory over the Calgary Flames Friday night, general manager Jim Benning announced the team had reduced its’ roster by 11.

First rounders Brendan Gaunce (2012) has been assigned to the American Hockey League’s Utica Comets while Jake Virtanen (2014) was returned to the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League.

Vancouver also sent defenesmen Henrik Tommernes, Kent Huskins, John Negrin and Kane Lafranchise to Utica. Additionally, forwards Ronalds Kenins, Alex Friesen and goaltender Joe Cannata are headed to the Comets.

Forwards JT Wyman and Carter Bancks were released from their camp tryouts with the Canucks and will attend Utica Comets camp.

Update: According to Renaud Lavoie, the Canucks placed six players on waivers Saturday.

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