What Happened
The Vancouver Canucks may open their season without a top-six forward. Winger Jake DeBrusk is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers after sustaining a lower-body injury, the club told reporters. DeBrusk is expected to travel with the team to Edmonton. The 29-year-old is entering his third season in Vancouver after signing as a free agent in 2024.
Key Details
- DeBrusk is questionable for Tuesday's opener against Edmonton.
- The injury is described as lower-body; the Canucks informed reporters.
- DeBrusk is expected to make the trip to Edmonton with the team.
- He is 29 and entering his third season with Vancouver.
- He posted 23 goals and 42 points in 81 games last season.
- He has missed only one game during his time with the Canucks.
What It Means
DeBrusk has been a durable and productive part of Vancouver's top six, missing just one game since joining the club in 2024. His availability affects how the Canucks configure their forward lines for a divisional matchup against Edmonton. If he cannot play, Vancouver would need another winger to absorb top-six minutes and power-play time on opening night.
What's Next
The Canucks are expected to provide an update on DeBrusk's status before Tuesday's game against the Oilers in Edmonton. His participation in the season opener will depend on how the lower-body injury responds.