Canucks' Volpatti Nearing Return: Aaron Volpatti (shoulder) has improved his conditioning to the point where he might be cleared to play soon, the Canucks' official site reports. (Updated 03/31/2012)
Injury Report
Shoulder - (Updated - 1/4/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Aaron Volpatti has been sidelined since early December with a torn labrum in his shoulder. The hope has been he'd be able to return for the playoffs and that appears likely. He'll give the Canucks added depth, but don't expect a big role for the 26-year-old winger. (Updated 03/31/2012).
12/02/2011 01:03 Predators rally past Canucks
Mike Fisher scored his second goal of the game with 1:16 left, and the Nashville Predators beat Vancouver 6-5 on Thursday to snap Canucks backup goalie Cory Schneider's five-game winning streak.
11/27/2011 00:38 Canucks have big 2nd period, top Sharks
Eaves was taken to Detroit Medical Center and an examination revealed he has a fractured jaw. He will be evaluated over the next few days to determine if he requires surgery.
The 26-year-old forward made his NHL debut last season, notching two points in 15 games with the Canucks. He projects as a low-scoring grinder at the NHL level and will likely be a fringe player again this year. (Updated 8/16/11)
