"When the Canucks were trying to sign their 2004 first-rounder, they touted Schneider as being capable of stepping into a No. 1 role at the AHL level. It hasn't worked out that way. Schneider, a huge star with Boston College, struggled early and was relegated to backup behind Drew MacIntyre. The Canucks wanted more. "There's a huge adjustment going from college to playing against guys just below the NHL level," (Vancouver assistant GM Steve) Tambellini said. "Yes, we would like him to be playing more, but we also want him to earn that right." (Elliott Pap, The Hockey News Future Watch 2008, p. 52)