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| NUMBER: | 38 |
| HEIGHT: | 6' 1" |
| WEIGHT: | 210 |
| SHOOTS: | Left |
| BIRTHDATE: | 17/03/1987 |
| AGE: | 26 |
| BIRTHPLACE: | Richmond Hill, ON, CAN |
| DRAFTED: | SJS: 2005-149 overall |
| Traded to Carolina by San Jose for future considerations, February 18, 2011. Missed majority of 2010-11 due to upper body injury and as a healthy reserve. Signed as a free agent by Vancouver, July 5, 2012. |
| PERSONAL Derek was 4 years old when he began playing hockey with his father, Jeff, coaching him. Just like his dad, Derek played in the OHL for Ottawa 67's while working as a golf caddy in the offseason. In 2005-06 he was invited to represent the OHL in the Subway Super Series. Participated in the 2009 AHL All-Star Game, winning the hardest shot competition (98.6 MPH). FIRSTS First Game: Jan. 3, 2009 vs. NYI First Goal: Dec. 13, 2010 vs. DAL First Assist: Nov. 15, 2009 at CHI FEATURES Canucks sign defencemen Derek Joslin and Patrick Mullen |