However, today, the Canucks' General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that Bains has been reassigned to Abbotsford (AHL) to continue his development.
This move suggests that another announcement might be imminent, as Bains was playing in the top six. It is likely that Dakota Joshua will return to the Canucks' lineup soon, as Tocchet had previously mentioned that Joshua was close to being fit. Joshua had suffered a hand injury after getting into a fight during a game against the Blackhawks.