Tyler Myers News

Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. The 35-year-old Myers is averaging 20:47 time-on-ice and has 21 points (4G / 17A) in 61 games this season.

Myers was a surprise scratch on Wednesday, with the Canucks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. His spot in the lineup could potentially filled by Quinn Hughes, who is a game-time decision with his own undisclosed injury.

Myers missed the last three games, serving a three-game suspension for a high cross-check Evan Bouchard of the Edmonton Oilers. The 34-year-old Myers is averaging 20:33 time-on-ice and has 13 points (2G / 11A) in 45 games this season.

Myers will miss the next three games after connecting with a high cross-check on Evan Bouchard during the melee at the end of the Oilers and Canucks game on Saturday. He will be eligible to return for Vancouver's game in St. Louis on January 27th.

Myers has not played since leaving Friday's game with a lower-body injury after only one shift. He had five goals and 24 assists in 77 games with the Canucks last season.

Myers has not played since leaving Friday's game with a lower-body injury after only one shift. If Myers is unable to play, Vincent Desharnais will likely draw into the lineup as his replacement.

Myers left in the first period of Friday's game vs. the Flyers and did not return. Myers was unable to put any weight on his right leg. The Canucks did not provide an update on Myers post-game but consider him questionable for Tuesday's game in Tampa.

Myers finished a five-year contract that carried a $6.0M AAV cap-hit and signs a three-year extension at half the cap-hit. In 2023-24, Myers had his highest point total (29) since 2019 and had 100-plus blocked shots and hits for then second time in his 15-year career. Next season he should continue to be a top-4 option and among the team-leaders in PK/TOI.

Myers absence from Game 2 on Tuesday night is a surprise, with the Canucks not announcing any sort of injury prior to warmups. Noah Juulsen is expected to draw into the lineup in his place.

Myers has been out since February 29th due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and is expected to return on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 34-year-old towering defender will make a welcome return as he has enjoyed a strong fifth season in Vancouver with four goals, 23 points, 67 SOG, 63 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 62 games played before his injury.

Myers has been out since February 29th due to a lower-body injury but was a full participant in Tuesday's practice and is expected to return in one of the Canucks' next two games (COL or WSH). The 34-year-old towering defender will make a welcome return as he has enjoyed a strong fifth season in Vancouver with four goals, 23 points, 67 SOG, 63 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 62 games played before his injury.

The 32-year-old defenseman was activated off the IR Tuesday after missing time with a lower-body injury. The massive 14-year-veteran will start his fourth season with Vancouver having scored 13 goals and 60 points with 166 PIM through 205 games as a member of the Canucks.

Myers was not on the ice for Thursday's practice, and the Canucks announced on Thursday that he would miss at least two weeks. Based on the timeline, expect Myers to miss anywhere from five-to-11 games. Kyle Burroughs or Christian Wolanin are expected to take Myers' spot in the lineup for the season opener.

Myers joins Tyler Motte, Tucker Poolman, Luke Schenn, Brad Hunt and Juho Lammikko in COVID-19 protocol. Ashton Sautner has been recalled from the AHL to play Saturday vs. the Maple Leafs.