Hoglander (lower body) will be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Detroit on Monday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Following a 29-game absence, Hoglander will make his season debut in a fourth-line role. He had eight goals, 25 points, 83 shots on net and 76 hits across 72 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Could return next week
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Head coach Adam Foote said Thursday that Hoglander (lower body) could return for the Canucks' game against the Sabres on Dec. 11, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Hoglander has been sidelined since the start of the regular season due to his lower-body injury, but he recently began traveling with the team and appears to be closing in on a return. He made 72 regular-season appearances for the Canucks last year, logging eight goals, 17 assists, 76 hits, 23 blocked shots and 30 PIM while averaging 12:08 of ice time.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Traveling with team
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Hoglander (lower body) joined the Canucks during their four-game road trip but isn't close to returning to action, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports Monday.
Hoglander has been out of action for the entire 2025-26 campaign due to his lower-body injury and will likely continue to miss much of December. Still, the fact that the forward was able to travel with the team should be considered a step in the right direction. Given his lengthy layoff, Hoglander figures to be eased back into practice, likely joining the team on the ice in a non-contact jersey as a first step.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Shifts to LTIR
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Hoglander (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday.
Hoglander received a recovery timeline of 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery in late September, sidelining him until at least the end of November. However, his move to LTIR suggests his return could be more toward the mid-December range. Hoglander produced eight goals and 25 points in 72 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign. It remains unclear when he will be able to make his 2025-26 debut.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: On injured reserve
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Hoglander (lower body) was put on injured reserve Saturday.
Hoglander underwent lower-body surgery in late September and isn't expected to return until late November at the earliest. He had eight goals and 25 points in 72 appearances with Vancouver in 2024-25. When Hoglander is healthy, he will likely serve in a bottom-six capacity.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Set for extended absence
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General manager Patrik Allvin said Monday that Hoglander underwent successful lower-body surgery and will be out 8-10 weeks.
Hoglander was injured in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Flames, and he'll now be on the shelf until at least late November. Evander Kane and Drew O'Connor figure to see more work on the left side up front, while Vitali Kravtsov or Arshdeep Bains could earn a roster spot out of training camp as a result of Hoglander's absence.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Week-to-week
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Hoglander (sprained ankle) is week-to-week after he was injured against the Flames on Wednesday, according to Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.
Hoglander was expected to start the season on the second line, alongside Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimaki. Evander Kane is considered likely to move up to the second line in Hoglander's absence. Hoglander had only eight goals in 72 regular-season appearances in 2024-25, a big drop from the 24 goals he potted during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Hurt in Wednesday's game
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Hoglander (undisclosed) will not return to Wednesday's preseason game versus the Flames.
The Canucks did not provide any additional details regarding Hoglander's injury. He exited the contest during the second period. His status for Friday's game versus the Kraken is unknown at this time, but it wouldn't be surprising if Hoglander sat out a couple of exhibition matchups at a minimum before returning.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Manages assist in loss
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Hoglander notched an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Hoglander racked up four points over the last six games of the season. The 24-year-old had a turbulent season at times, finishing with eight goals, 17 helpers, 83 shots on net, 76 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 72 appearances. He'll need to find a middle ground between his 24-goal, 36-point 2023-24 and this season's numbers, and even then, he's only an option in deeper fantasy formats.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Pots empty-netter
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Hoglander scored an empty-net goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Avalanche.
Hoglander has scored twice on five shots over three games since he returned from an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old winger has been playing in the top six in that span, which helps put him in a better position for offense. He's up to eight goals, 23 points, 81 shots on net, 75 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 69 appearances in 2024-25.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Scores in return Sunday
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Hoglander scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Hoglander returned from a six-game absence due to an undisclosed injury. He made an early impact, scoring 4:46 into the contest. The winger has nine points over 12 appearances since the start of March and will likely close out the regular season in a top-six role. Overall, he has seven goals, 22 points, 78 shots on net, 74 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-7 rating over 67 appearances in an occasionally tumultuous campaign that has seen him get moved all around the lineup.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Not expected to return Saturday
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Hoglander (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Anaheim, per Noah Strang of Daily Hive Vancouver on Friday.
Hoglander has missed Vancouver's previous five games. He has six goals and 21 points in 66 appearances in 2024-25. Hoglander was hot before suffering the injury, providing a goal and eight points across his past nine outings.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Not ready to return
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Hoglander (undisclosed) won't play Wednesday versus Seattle.
Hoglander did skate Wednesday, but he was wearing a non-contact jersey. The 24-year-old has six goals, 21 points, 30 PIM and 72 hits over 66 outings in 2024-25. Hoglander was last in the lineup March 22.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Won't return during road trip
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Hoglander (undisclosed) recently returned to Vancouver and won't rejoin the Canucks for the remainder of their road trip, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Monday.
Hoglander exited Saturday's game against the Rangers due to an injury and didn't participate in Sunday's practice session. It's not yet clear what injury he's dealing with, but the ailment will apparently keep him out for at least four contests. Jake DeBrusk will likely remain on the top line Monday against New Jersey, while Hoglander's next chance to return will be April 2 against Seattle.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Status uncertain for Monday
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Hoglander (undisclosed) didn't participate in Sunday's practice and is day-to-day according to head coach Rick Tocchet, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.
Hoglander departed Saturday's game against the Rangers, and Tocchet relayed that Hoglander and Elias Pettersson (undisclosed) are "pretty sore and banged up." Vancouver will continue its road trip Monday in New Jersey -- Hoglander will likely be a game-time decision for that matchup. If he's unavailable, Jake DeBrusk could slot back onto the top line.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Goal, assist in win
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Hoglander scored a goal and added an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Jets.
The tally was Hoglander's first since Feb. 26 versus the Kings. During his nine-game goal drought, the winger racked up five assists, and he added one more by helping out on a Brock Boeser tally in the second period of Tuesday's win. The 24-year-old Hoglander has six goals, 20 points, 75 shots on net, 69 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 64 appearances this season.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Deals helper Wednesday
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Hoglander provided an assist, fired six shots on goal and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flames.
Hoglander is trending up on offense with a helper in three of his last five games, along with a plus-4 rating in that span. He set up Elias Pettersson for the game-tying tally in the third period Wednesday. Hoglander now has 16 points, 73 shots, 66 hits, 30 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 61 outings this season. If he stays warm, he'll be worth taking look at as a source of points and hits in deep fantasy formats.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Opens scoring Wednesday
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Hoglander scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Predators.
Hoglander had the opening goal in this contest. The winger has picked up two points, four shots and seven hits over three outings since his most recent healthy scratch. He played alongside Elias Pettersson and Linus Karlsson, though Hoglander and Karlsson had fairly limited minutes in the game. For the season, Hoglander is at four goals, 11 points, 49 shots, 54 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-3 rating over 46 appearances.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Contributes helper in win
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Hoglander notched an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.
Hoglander was scratched Thursday versus the Oilers but rejoined the lineup due to the absence of Kiefer Sherwood (undisclosed). Hoglander slotted in on the third line and set up the first of Quinn Hughes' two goals on the night. The helper was Hoglander's 10th point through 40 outings, and he's added 47 shots on net, 52 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-1 rating. He's earned five of his points over his last 13 contests, but the uptick on offense has yet to lead to a noticeably larger role for the winger.
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Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Sends assist in shootout win
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Hoglander notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken.
Hoglander has two helpers and six shots on net over his last four games. That's an improvement on what he did for much of November and December, which saw him suffer through a 21-game point drought. Still, the 24-year-old winger is in a fourth-line role without power-play time, so it's tough to trust that any gains in his scoring will stick in the long run. He has seven points, 34 shots on net, 38 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 35 appearances this season.
