Vancouver Canucks News

With Luke Schenn landing in COVID-19 protocol, the Canucks were going to be short a defenseman on Thursday. Brisebois will likely make his season debut and play in his 10th career NHL game. The 24-year-old has one assist in six AHL games this season.

Wolanin has three assists in three games with Ontario this season. He went to Buffalo via waivers briefly but returned to the Kings in the same fashion. He was recalled to serve as the No.7 defenseman because Alex Edler was moved to IR on Sunday.

Juulsen has scored one goal in 17 AHL games this season and could be set to make his Canucks debut on Friday. Juulsen will replace Travis Hamonic (lower-body) on the roster and will play if Oliver Ekman-Larsson remains sidelined.

Hronek is dealing with some bumps and bruises and was questionable after missing Wednesday's practice. Head coach Jeff Blashill expects Hronek to play and he comes in with 12 points (2G / 10A) in 24 games.

Wolanin was originally claimed off of waivers from the Kings but returns to Los Angeles and can now be sent to the AHL without having to clear again. The 26-year-old was held pointless in his only game with the Sabres.

DeBrusk was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will return to the lineup on Tuesday with Brad Marchand suspended. DeBrusk recently requested a trade so any game in the lineup right now could be his last in a Bruins uniform. DeBrusk has scored three goals with three assists (six points) in 17 games this season.

Hronek was missing from Monday's practice and is questionable to play Tuesday vs. the Bruins. If Hronek can't play, look for Daniel Renouf to re-enter the lineup and Gustav Lindstrom to play on PP2.