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Canucks' Ben Hutton: Healthy scratch Tuesday

While it is certainly good news that Hutton is available against Vegas, fantasy owners hoping for a quick return to action will be disappointed. Considering the blueliner has frequently served as a scratch throughout the season, it shouldn't come as a big surprise he won't be back in action. With just three games remaining, the Ontario native may have logged his last game of the year.

Canucks' Ben Hutton: Won't play next two games

This news effectively renders Hutton unavailable for upcoming home games against the Oilers (Thursday) and Blue Jackets (Saturday). The third-year defenseman is raw offensively, as he's misfired 97 times with six assists representing his entire point total through 59 games in 2017-18.

Canucks' Ben Hutton: Foot problem lingers

Hutton's finding out the hard way that infections can be tough to get under control, especially since this specific issue concerns his foot. Still, we're not aware of any plans for the Canucks to shut him down for the season, so he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's home match against the Oilers.

Canucks' Ben Hutton: Unavailable again Tuesday

News of Hutton's foot infection surfaced prior to Saturday's contest against the Sharks and it appears the issue is serious enough to keep him out for a week at a minimum. With the Canucks well out of playoff contention, the team has little incentive to rush him back into action. More information on his situation could arise when the team returns to Vancouver, though it's possible the club will release progress reports -- assuming there are some -- before then. Hutton's next opportunity to return comes against the Ducks on March 27.

Canucks' Ben Hutton: Sitting out Saturday

The Canucks' loss of Hutton for Saturday's contest can be mitigated by the return of Chris Tanev (undisclosed) following an extended absence. Hutton owns just six assists and no goals to his name over 59 appearances this season, severely limiting the interest in him from a fantasy standpoint even when he's in the lineup. More information on a timeline could crop up before Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights, but a foot infection can have varying lengths of absence.