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Conor Garland  • RW  •  Canucks

Conor Garland A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (personal) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup against the Rangers. The 28-year-old is set to become a father soon and didn't skate Tuesday morning. Garland has posted assists in back-to-back games and sits third on the team's scoring charts with 13 points (four goals, nine assists) through 17 appearances. J.T. Miller (personal) has already been ruled out for Tuesday night, and if Garland can't play either, the Canucks will have to count more on their depth pieces. Kiefer Sherwood has already seen increased playing time recently, and Dakota Joshua may experience the same.
3 days ago   
J.T. Miller  • C  •  Canucks

J.T. Miller Takes Indefinite Leave For Personal Reasons

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave for personal reasons, the team announced Tuesday. Miller exits the lineup as Vancouver's second-best scorer. He has totaled 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 17 outings. Elias Pettersson is set to step into the top-line center role on Tuesday versus the Rangers, while the team has recalled winger Arshdeep Bains from the AHL. Bains is averaging a point per game in the minors but has been limited to one goal in eight NHL appearances. Miller's absence also looks to benefit Dakota Joshua, who only recently made his season debut.
3 days ago   
Dakota Joshua  • C  •  Canucks

Dakota Joshua Makes Season Debut After Cancer Recovery

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (cancer) will make his first appearance of the season on Thursday against the New York Islanders. He will be back in action after winning a battle against testicular cancer. Joshua has his best NHL campaign in 2023-24, setting new career highs for goals (18), assists (14), and points (32). He also ranked ninth in the league with 244 hits. The 28-year-old can impact a game in many ways, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Joshua initially, as he will only occupy a fourth-line role on Thursday.
Nov 14   
Brock Boeser  • RW  •  Canucks

Brock Boeser Out On Saturday

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (upper body) will not play on Saturday against Edmonton. He is still being evaluated after a hit from L.A. Kings forward Tanner Jeannot knocked Boeser out of action Thursday night. It's a bad loss for the Canucks, as Boeser leads the team with six goals and is tied for the second-most points with 11. Boeser skated with Jake DeBrusk and J.T. Miller on the first line. There's been a line shake-up ahead of Saturday's action, which will pair Miller with Pius Suter and Conor Garland. Nils Hoglander will move up in the lineup and join DeBrusk and Elias Pettersson on the second line.
Nov 9   
Thatcher Demko  • G  •  Canucks

Thatcher Demko Progressing In Recovery From Knee Issue

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) could return before the end of November. Demko has been dealing with an uncommon knee injury that dates back to the 2024 playoffs and hasn't played in any games yet this season. He has been skating at optional skates and individually before team practices as he gets himself ready to return. He will likely need a bit of a ramp up period once he returns to practice in full, but the 28-year-old's return appears to be on the horizon. Kevin Lankinen has filled in admirably for Demko, but Canucks will surely be happy to have their star goalie back. Demko should be rostered and stashed in all fantasy formats.
Nov 8   
Brock Boeser  • RW  •  Canucks

Brock Boeser Exits With Injury Versus Kings

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (upper body) was injured in Thursday's matchup against Los Angeles. He was checked to the head by Kings forward Tanner Jeannot, who was ejected from the game. Boeser was limited to 3:14 of ice time. The Canucks winger has been cold lately, but Boeser has seen plenty of offensive success this season, scoring six goals and delivering five assists in 12 outings. Nils Hoglander replaced him on the first line Thursday night and might remain in his spot at the weekend if Boeser can't play against Edmonton.
Nov 8   
Derek Forbort  • D  •  Canucks

Derek Forbort Out Week-To-Week With A Knee Problem

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort (knee) will be out week-to-week. Forbort is reportedly battling a knee injury and wasn't available for Tuesday's 5-1 win over Anaheim. He has appeared only four times this season, picking up one assist with three shots on goal and five blocks. Vincent Desharnais returned to action in Forbort's absence on Tuesday and could become a regular with the team for a while. He has recorded one assist, six shots, eight blocks, and 11 hits in seven games this season.
Nov 6   
Kevin Lankinen  • G  •  Canucks

Kevin Lankinen Holding Down The Fort Well For Canucks

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen has posted a 3-0-1 record for his new team through the first couple of weeks of the season. Spencer Martin (6 GP in 2021-22) is the only netminder to have enjoyed a longer point streak at the start of his tenure with the Canucks. Saturday's home game against Pittsburgh gives Lankinen an opportunity to register his first-ever four-game winning streak in the NHL. The Canucks appear to be in good hands until Thatcher Demko's (knee) return, with Lankinen starting the weekend's action with a 1.70 goals-against average and a .941 save percentage. He also has one shutout through his first four starts of the campaign.
Oct 24   
J.T. Miller  • C  •  Canucks

J.T. Miller Available On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Chicago on Tuesday. According to Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet, Miller is "dealing with some stuff," and he was a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest, but the prolific American is set to remain in the lineup. Miller hasn't yet made much noise this season, logging two goals and one assist in five contests. However, he has been a point-per-game player for three consecutive campaigns, and it should only be a matter of time before Miller regains his scoring form. A matchup against a weak Blackhawks squad seems to be a good spot for picking up some momentum.
Oct 22   
Derek Forbort  • D  •  Canucks

Derek Forbort Out For Personal Reasons

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort has left the team for personal reasons and will not play against Florida on Thursday. It's possible Forbort will miss the rest of the team's current road trip, which includes two more stops after Thursday night. The veteran blue-liner has registered one assist with three shots and five blocks in the first three games of the season, averaging 16:53 of ice time on the third defensive pairing. Vincent Desharnais and Erik Brannstrom are the candidates to replace him in the lineup on Thursday. Neither player holds any fantasy value.
Oct 17   
Arshdeep Bains  • LW  •  Canucks

Arshdeep Bains Gets A Look On First Line

Vancouver Canucks left wing Arshdeep Bains will make his season debut on the first line on Tuesday versus Tampa Bay. The 23-year-old went scoreless in his first eight NHL appearances last term, but he now gets a big opportunity playing next to prolific forwards J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser. Bains averaged nearly a point per game in the AHL last season, showcasing his ability to make a difference on the offensive end. Daniel Sprong comes out of the lineup to accommodate Bains.
Oct 15   
Tyler Myers  • D  •  Canucks

Tyler Myers Will Play On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (lower body) will play against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. He saw just 36 seconds of action in the previous game against Philadelphia due to a lower-body injury, but Myers has shaken off the ailment ahead of Tuesday's matchup. The towering blue-liner will skate in his usual spot on the second defensive pairing next to Carson Soucy. It should be a very busy night for Myers against a talented forwards group.
Oct 15   
Tyler Myers  • D  •  Canucks

Tyler Myers Injured In Friday's Loss

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers exited Friday's 3-2 shootout loss against Philadelphia with a lower-body injury. He was involved in an awkward collision with Flyers forward Joel Farabee early in the first period and needed help to get off the ice. Myers couldn't put any weight on his right leg. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update on Myers after the game. The 34-year-old is a big piece of the Canucks defense in more ways than one. Standing at six-foot-eight, Myers is an intimidating figure, but he occasionally helps out the offense as well. He tallied 29 points (five goals, 24 assists) in 77 games last season while racking up 136 blocks and 110 hits. Vincent Desharnais will likely enter the lineup if Myers lands on the shelf for the next game on Tuesday versus Tampa Bay.
Oct 12   
Kevin Lankinen  • G  •  Canucks

Kevin Lankinen Gets The Nod On Friday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen will start between the sticks in Friday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Finnish netminder gets a chance to make his team debut after Arturs Silovs struggled to keep the puck out of the net in Wednesday's season opener against Calgary. The Canucks have kicked off the season without their regular starter Thatcher Demko (knee), who remains without a timeline for his return. Lankinen boasts a 45-43-12 career record in the NHL. He has previously seen the Flyers two times, going 1-1-0. Lankinen is expected to bring home the first victory of the season for Vancouver on Friday, with the bookmakers having the hosts as an odds-on favorite for the matchup.
Oct 11   
Pius Suter  • C  •  Canucks

Pius Suter Ready To Face The Flyers

Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (upper body) will make his season debut in Friday's clash with Philadelphia. He was forced to sit out Vancouver's season opener against Calgary on Wednesday with an upper-body injury. Suter will slot into the third-line center role, bumping Aatu Raty to the fourth line. Nils Aman will exit the lineup. Nils Hoglander and Conor Garland, who combined for two points versus the Flames, will skate on Suter's wings. The Swiss forward has been fairly productive in a limited role throughout his NHL career, averaging 0.41 points per game. He boasts five points (one goal, four assists) in eight career outings against the Flyers.
Oct 11   
Conor Garland  • RW  •  Canucks

Conor Garland Good To Go For Opening Night

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) has declared himself ready to play on Wednesday versus Calgary in the team's season opener. Garland was held out of Vancouver's preseason finale against Edmonton on Friday after he had "tweaked something." However, it apparently wasn't anything serious, and the 28-year-old is ready to start his fourth campaign with the Canucks on Wednesday. Garland has been a steady middle-six forward, hovering around 40-50 points. He's set to begin the new campaign on the third line and the second power-play unit.
Oct 9   
Erik Brannstrom  • D  •  Canucks

Canucks Acquire Erik Brannstrom From Colorado

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche. The team gave up defenseman Tucker Poolman (head) and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick in the transaction. Brannstrom joined the Avalanche as a free agent on a one-year, $900,000 contract in the summer after the Ottawa Senators didn't extend a qualifying offer to him. The 25-year-old has skated in 266 NHL games, posting 69 points (seven goals, 62 assists). He notched a career-high 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) in 76 games last term. Brannstrom is set to start the season in the AHL after he was waived right after the deal. Poolman missed the entire 2023-24 campaign with a head injury and has also been ruled out for 2024-25. The Canucks are retaining 20 percent of Poolman's salary in the deal.
Oct 7   
Nils Hoglander  • LW  •  Canucks

Nils Hoglander Signs Three-Year Extension

Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander has signed a three-year, $9 million extension with the team. The contract will kick in next season following the conclusion of Hoglander's two-year, $2.2 million pact he signed with the Canucks last offseason. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with 24 goals and 36 points in 80 games while averaging 12:06 of ice time. In a statement announcing the extension, Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin praised Hoglander's work ethic and motor, adding that the team believes he still has a lot more room to grow. Hoglander is set to start the new campaign on the third line.
Oct 7   
Pius Suter  • C  •  Canucks

Pius Suter Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter has suffered an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Suter was hurt in Monday's preseason contest against Edmonton. It looks like he will have a good chance to get healthy for the team's season opener. Vancouver begins the campaign against Calgary on Oct. 9. Suter has been a productive bottom-six piece throughout his four-year NHL career, with 116 points (57 goals, 59 assists) amassed in 283 regular-season appearances.
Oct 2   
Pius Suter  • C  •  Canucks

Pius Suter Under Evaluation For Injury

Vancouver Canucks center Pius Suter (undisclosed) is being evaluated after getting hurt in Monday's preseason game against Edmonton. Suter was injured in a third-period scuffle with Oilers forward Corey Perry. The Swiss centerman had a decent campaign in 2023-24 with 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) across 67 games. He's mostly seeing bottom-six action and is projected to start the new season as the fourth-line center. However, the Canucks might be forced into changing their plans if Suter suffered a serious injury on Monday.
Oct 1   
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