The Canucks had no choice but to make a deal for another goaltender because Schneider was the only healthy one left on the team. Labarbara wasn't brought up ...he was brought in via the trade route from LA for a 7th round pick.
BTW, it's only juniors that have to be returned to their clubs before the nine game mark. Players from affilliate teams can come back and forth as needed but if they are on one way contracts they can be snapped up on waivers...probably another reason Hansen was sent down...he's on a two way, so is Mason Raymond, I believe...not that they would have sent him down. Brown's on a onw way contract and even though he hasn't really done a whole lot for the team other teams expressewd an interest in him so he 'd probably get picked up so Hansen was their only choice. Schneider is on a two way so they can move him back and forth as they please.
WHEN LUONGO IS OFF THE INJURY LIST THE CANUCKS, ONCE AGAIN WILL BE ABOVE THE 23 MAN ROSTER AND WILL HAVE TO DEAL ANOTHER PLAYER. IE. GOALIE. THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE THEY'LL TRADE ONE OR THE OTHER FOR A LATE DRAFT CHOICE. (oops...pushed the cap key by mistake...I'm such a rookie typer)