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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

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.