"The Vancouver Canucks haven't yet made a trade deadline deal, but feel they have already picked up a valuable addition they hope can help carry them on a Stanley Cup playoff run.

Perhaps you have heard of him. His name is Pavol Demitra.

The 35-year-old Slovak, who led the Olympic tournament in scoring, seems to be rounding into the offensive threat the Canucks envisioned after recovering from a serious shoulder injury that has limited him to 12 games this season.

Playing with new linemates Ryan Kesler and Mason Raymond, Demitra scored a second-period power-play goal and had what coach Alain Vigenault said was his best game of the season in Vancouver's 4-3 overtime win Tuesday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

"I thought that was the best game he has played with us all year," Vigneault said. "He was hungry on pucks, good puck protection, a lot of effort. It's good to see and hopefully he will continue."

Demitra says he will.

"I feel good and I just have to stay healthy," Demitra said. "My legs feel great, everything is working very well for me. Obviously, the Olympics helped a lot and built my confidence, but like today Alain Vigneault gave me a chance to play and I totally appreciate it and I show him I want it. Hopefully, it will be the same way for the rest of the season.""