Poolman (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Poolman was already expected to miss the rest of the season, and this news all but confirms that will be the case. The 28-year-old defender will finish the year having collected three points through 40 contests.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Likely done for the year
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According to coach Bruce Boudreau, Poolman (upper body) is likely done for the season, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
If that ends up being the case, Poolman will finish the year having tallied three points and 73 blocks while averaging 17:00 of ice time through 40 appearances. Poolman has three seasons remaining on his four-year, $10 million contract.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Exits Sunday's game
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Poolman (upper body) will not return to Sunday's game against Vegas.
Poolman posted a minus-1 rating in just 4:25 of ice time before leaving Sunday. It was his first game back after missing the previous 26 contests. An update on his status should be available before Wednesday's rematch with the Golden Knights.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Lifted from IR
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Poolman (illness) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.
Poolman hasn't played since Jan. 27, missing the last 26 games while dealing with an illness. It's unclear if he'll make his return Sunday against Vegas or if he'll be a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old has three points while averaging 17:19 of ice time through 39 games this season.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Won't make trip
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Poolman (illness) won't join the Canucks for their upcoming four-game road trip, David Quadrelli of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman hasn't played since late January due to an illness, and at this point it isn't clear if he'll be ready to return by the end of the season. Either way, the 28-year-old defender has only picked up three points through 39 contests this year, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to track his status.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Approaching return
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Poolman (illness) is "feeling better" but not ready to return, per NHL.com.
Poolman has missed the last 12 games while dealing with an illness. The 28-year-old has averaged 17:19 of ice time and logged three points over 39 games this season.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Moved to LTIR
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Poolman (illness) was moved to long-term injured reserve Saturday.
The nature of the illness affecting Poolman still remains unknown, but it's been serious enough to keep him out for 10-plus games. Look for additional updates regarding the 28-year-old blueliner as he progresses toward a return to game action.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Lands on IR
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Poolman (illness) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Poolman has missed the last three games while recovering from a non-COVID-19 illness. The 28-year-old will set his sights on returning against San Jose on Feb. 17.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Remains out Tuesday
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Poolman (illness) is expected to miss Tuesday's game against Arizona, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Poolman has missed the last three games while dealing with a non-COVID-19 related illness. The 28-year-old was mired in a 25-game point drought prior to his absence.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Out with non-COVID illness
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Poolman (illness) will miss out versus Chicago on Monday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman will be sidelined for his second straight contest due to his illness. With a back-to-back including Tuesday's clash with Nashville, he may have to wait until after the All-Star break to get back onto the ice. Noah Juulsen jumped into the lineup with Poolman on the shelf Saturday and should continue to deputize in his stead.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Sidelined with undisclosed issue
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Poolman (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Calgary.
Poolman will miss at least one more contest with the upper-body injury he suffered during Thursday's win over Winnipeg. With Poolman sidelined, look for Ashton Sautner to slot into the lineup against the Flames.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Exits Thursday's contest
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Poolman (undisclosed) did not play after the first period of Thursday's game versus the Jets, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.
Poolman logged 7:54 of ice time prior to his exit. It's unclear what exactly the defenseman is dealing with, but head coach Bruce Boudreau did not specify in his postgame comments. Poolman will try to be ready to go for Saturday's game in Calgary.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Clears protocols
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Poolman has cleared the NHL's COVID-19 protocols and will play Wednesday versus the Ducks, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman is expected to play on the third pairing in Wednesday's contest. The 28-year-old missed one game while in the protocols since the NHL extended its holiday break.
Poolman was taken out of Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets and placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.
Poolman logged 5:37 of ice time in the contest during the first period. It appears the Canucks' outbreak is spreading -- Poolman is the fifth player on the protocols list for the team.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Unlikely source of offense
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Poolman scored a goal, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Poolman helped out on a Conor Garland goal in the second period and then scored one of his own to give the Canucks a lead at 1:30 of the third period. Wednesday was Poolman's first game back after a two-game suspension for high-sticking the Avalanche's Kiefer Sherwood last week. Through 14 contests, Poolman has three points, 27 blocked shots, 14 hits, 13 shots on net and a plus-5 rating.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Suspended for two games
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Poolman was suspended two games Friday for high-sticking Kiefer Sherwood of the Avalanche on Thursday.
Poolman will miss Saturday's game in Vegas as well as Sunday in Anaheim as a result. With just a single assist in 13 contests, he's not likely to be missed from a fantasy standpoint, though his 27 blocked shots are 22nd most in the NHL. Poolman will be eligible to return Wednesday against visiting Colorado.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Ready to return
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Poolman (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus the Oilers, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman missed one game with the injury, but he's set to return Saturday. He'll be paired with Quinn Hughes -- expect Poolman to be the more defensive presence on the Canucks' second pairing.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Not in Thursday's lineup
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Poolman (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Flyers, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman was hurt Tuesday versus the Wild. The nature of his injury remains unknown, so he'll be questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Oilers. Brad Hunt will enter the lineup in his place Thursday.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Departs with injury
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Poolman (undisclosed) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Wild.
Poolman exited the Canucks' bench in the second period before being ruled out for the game in the third. The 28-year-old has just one assist in seven appearances, but if he's forced to miss time, it'll be a noticeable absence on the defensive side of the puck. Luke Schenn would likely fill in for Poolman if the latter can't play Thursday versus the Flyers.
