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Canucks' Olli Juolevi: Set to begin skating

Juolevi logged 18 games for AHL Utica, in which he tallied one goal and 12 assists, before suffering a knee injury that cost him the rest of the season. If the defender can get back up to 100 percent before the start of training camp, he could contend for a spot on the Opening Night roster.

Canucks' Olli Juolevi: Undergoes surgery

Juolevi was developing nicely in his first season with the Utica Comets of the AHL, tallying 13 points in 18 games. The season-ending surgery certainly rules out the idea that he could earn a promotion to Vancouver later in the campaign. He will be good to go for the next training camp, where he'll compete for a roster spot on the 2019-20 Canucks.

Canucks' Olli Juolevi: Set for back surgery

The Canucks were unable to provide a timeline on Juolevi's recovery, but it could impact his availability for training camp this fall. The Finn managed seven goals, 12 helpers and a plus-7 rating in 38 games with TPS Turku of the Swedish league during the 2017-18 campaign. The uncertainty regarding the 20-year-old's status could impact the organization's impending decisions on restricted free-agent blueliners Derrick Pouliot and Troy Stecher.

Canucks' Olli Juolevi: Will play in Finland

With seemingly no chance to make the NHL roster this season, Juolevi will head home to continue developing his game. The 19-year-old will be worth watching in the future, but probably not this season.

Canucks' Olli Juolevi: Punches in at 200 pounds

While it's good to see the 6-foot-3 Juolevi filling out, the offseason signings of fellow rearguards Michael Del Zotto and Patrick Wiercioch may make it harder for the youngster to crack the Opening Night roster. Benning did refer to Del Zotto as a "power-play defenseman," but also said they will make room for Juolevi if he earns it. The 19-year-old put up 42 points in 58 games with London of the OHL last season and is expected to play a key role on Vancouver's blue line in the future.