Jannik Hansen was a late scratch Tuesday for the Vancouver Canucks, and he and his teammates knew what was coming next - a trade.

It happened late Tuesday, Hansen traded to the San Jose Sharks for prospect Nikolay Goldobin and a conditional fourth-round pick - that becomes a first if the Sharks win the Stanley Cup.

Drafted by the Canucks, there were obviously conflicted emotions for Hansen.

"I'm overwhelmed right now," the veteran said. "I'm excited to be going there, but leaving (Vancouver) is tough. I like it here. I waited in the dressing room postgame and got to see everyone. It's not goodbye, it's see you soon."

Hansen added that Vancouver's run to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, which the Canucks lost in a heartbreaking seven games, is the most fun he's ever had playing hockey.

"It was a tremendous year."

Hansen played 565 regular-season games in Vancouver, scoring 105 goals and 235 points. He had three goals and six assists in 25 games in the spring of 2011, on that special Canucks playoffs run.

Another longtime veteran is gone in Vancouver, as the club turns the page. If Hansen does have thoughts of coming back, it won't be until July 1, 2018, when he's slated to hit unrestricted free agency.

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