Abbotsford Canucks Face Growing Injury Challenges
Both the Vancouver and Abbotsford Canucks have struggled with injuries early this season. Vancouver is gradually recovering its players, with Quinn Hughes and Conor Garland returning last week. Teddy Blueger, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, and Victor Mancini also participated in skating sessions on Saturday in non-contact jerseys.
In contrast, Abbotsford’s injury situation worsens as they deal with numerous call-ups to Vancouver and key absences due to injuries. As of their Saturday night game against the Colorado Eagles, Abbotsford is missing seven players because of injuries, including three forwards.
Injured Forwards
- Center Cooper Walker played in the season opener on October 10 but has not returned since, officially listed as injured.
- Chase Stillman has been sidelined since late October.
- Jujhar Khaira missed the recent back-to-back games.
Defensive Injuries
- Jett Woo remains out with an upper-body injury and has not played this season.
- Guillaume Brisebois is sidelined with a lower-body injury and has yet to suit up this year.
"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 injuries, combined with call-ups to Vancouver, severely hinder Abbotsford's on-ice performance early in the season.
Author’s summary: Abbotsford Canucks face a critical challenge as injuries and call-ups leave several key players sidelined, complicated further by slow returns this season.