Ryan Stanton News
Stanton has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury that he suffered on October 17th vs. the Oilers. He will be back on the blueline with Kevin Bieksa as his D-partner.
Stanton has been out since October 17th because of a lower-body injury that he suffered vs. the Oilers. Stanton is not known for his offence, but stabilizes the Canucks blueline with safe defensive play. He remains day-to-day, but should return at some point this week.
Stanton was injured blocking a shot on Friday night and it will keep him out of the lineup on Saturday. Yannick Weber will slide into the lineup to replace Stanton. He is day-to-day.
Stanton rejoined the team at practice on Monday after being out since December 17 with an ankle injury. He was enjoying a lot of success in Vancouver after being claimed off waivers from Chicago earlier in the year. Entering play tonight he has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 36 games.
Stanton fell very awkwardly and appeared to twist his left leg. Stanton has been a good addition to the Canucks blueling after being claimed off of waivers from Chicago. He has posted one goal and 10 assists with a plus-4 in 36 games. His injury opens the door for Andrew Alberts to step into the lineup.
Stanton had three goals and 25 points in 73 games for Chicago's AHL affiliate last season. He has only appeared in one NHL game in his career, recording no points and two penalty minutes.
Stanton had three goals and 22 assists in 73 games with Rockford this season.