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Injury Update: It's Now Confirmed for Depth Vancouver Canucks Centre Teddy Blueger
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The Vancouver Canucks have issued a very encouraging update on forward Teddy Blueger, who hasn't played since suffering a lower-body issue on October 19th.
The start of the 2025-26 season hasn't been what the Vancouver Canucks were hoping for as the club sits sixth in the Pacific Division with an 7-8-0 record through 15 games.
Aside from their performances on the ice, the organization has been dealing with countless injury issues and thankfully, it appears they're getting healthier and will continue to in the weeks ahead, with Conor Garland making his return to the lineup last night against Chicago.
As the Canucks get ready to host back-to-back games at Rogers Arena this weekend, it looks like even more relief is on the way with the club giving a positive update on Latvian forward Teddy Blueger on Wednesday.
Vancouver Canucks issue positive injury update on forward Teddy Blueger
Before the Canucks took to the ice for their morning skate on Wednesday, there was a familiar face as Teddy Blueger was on the ice for a short period in a full-contact sweater.
"Teddy Blueger is on the ice ahead of #Canucks morning skate." Brendan Batchelor said.
In another post, he added, "Should note that Garland and Blueger are both in regular jerseys this AM. #Canucks"
In another post, he added, "Should note that Garland and Blueger are both in regular jerseys this AM. #Canucks"
Once the skate was over, Batchelor revealed that both Teddy Blueger and Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who has also been out since October 19th against the Washington Capitals, are expected to be participants at practice soon, albeit in non-contact sweaters.
"Conor Garland returns for the #Canucks tonight. Kevin Lankinen starts. Teddy Blueger and Jonathan Lekkerimäki are expected to be non-contact participants in practice soon." Batchelor said.
Blueger, 31, was placed on injured reserve (IR) by the club just a few days after suffering his lower-body injury, with Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie & Dhali reporting last Friday that his return could come within a week.
"And Teddy Blueger, Donnie, could be back next week. So, it looks like they could get some of the walking wounded back." Dhaliwal said.
In two games this season for the Canucks, the Riga, Latvia native has one goal, no penalty minutes and has an even-rating.
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NOVEMBRE 6 | 991 ANSWERS Injury Update: It's Now Confirmed for Depth Vancouver Canucks Centre Teddy Blueger Do you think Teddy Blueger will be back in the lineup on Saturday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets? | ||
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