Injury Updates for Vancouver and Abbotsford Canucks
Both the Vancouver and Abbotsford Canucks have faced several injury challenges early this season. The Vancouver Canucks are gradually seeing their injured players return. Last week, Quinn Hughes and Conor Garland rejoined the lineup, while Teddy Blueger, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, and Victor Mancini participated in a skate on Saturday wearing non-contact jerseys.
Abbotsford Canucks' Current Injury Situation
The injury troubles are more severe for the Abbotsford Canucks. Along with numerous call-ups to Vancouver, Abbotsford is missing several key players due to injuries. As of their Saturday night game against the Colorado Eagles, Abbotsford had seven players sidelined with injuries, including three forwards.
- Center Cooper Walker played in the season opener on October 10 but has not returned since and remains listed as injured.
- Chase Stillman has been out since the end of October.
- Jujhar Khaira missed the recent back-to-back games.
- Defencemen Jett Woo (upper-body injury) and Guillaume Brisebois (lower-body injury) have not dressed for any games this season.
"As of their Saturday night matchup against former AHL Canuck Tristen Nielsen and the Colorado Eagles, Abbotsford has seven players missing from their lineup due to injuries — three of whom are forwards."
These absences are significantly impacting Abbotsford's lineup as they try to compete through the season.
Summary
The Vancouver Canucks are making steady progress in recovering injured players, while Abbotsford faces a challenging injury crisis that is affecting key forwards and defensemen alike.
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