The Vancouver Canucks have recalled defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev and assigned forward Joseph LaBate. The move once again shifts around roles near the bottom of the Canucks’ lineup, as they try to bear through seven different injuries.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Sunday morning that the club has assigned forward Joseph LaBate to AHL Abbotsford and recalled defenceman Kirill Kudryavtsev.
The injury-riddled Vancouver Canucks (4-2) shoot for a fourth straight win when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2) at PPG Paints Arena. Faceoff is set for 4 pm Pacific time.
It was a busy start to the work week for the Vancouver Canucks front office. The hockey team announced on Monday morning that it had made a series of roster moves following injuries on Sunday to Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimäki.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Vancouver Canucks made a relatively small amount of additions to their organization this offseason. Aside from their slate of draft picks and a trade for Evander Kane, GM Patrik Allvin and Co.
The Vancouver Canucks announced a number of signings Tuesday, agreeing to terms with forwards Mackenzie MacEachern and Joseph LaBate, along with defenseman Jimmy Schuldt.
The Blue Jackets lineup will get a considerable boost from the 4 Nations break. Captain Boone Jenner and team goals leader Kirill Marchenko have been activated off injured reserve and will play against the Blackhawks tomorrow, the team announced.
The Blue Jackets announced they’d recalled forward Joseph LaBate from AHL Cleveland. Considering they have no forwards at the 4 Nations Face-Off, his recall will likely last through their return to action against the Blackhawks on Saturday as compared to bringing him up for practice purposes.
The Columbus Blue Jackets made a pair of expected roster moves before their contest tomorrow afternoon against the Chicago Blackhawks. The organization announced they’ve reassigned goaltender Jet Greaves and forward Joseph LaBate to their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters.
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed left winger Joseph LaBate to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday, according to The Athletic reporter Aaron Portzline.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially signed the 6-foot-5 center Joseph LaBate to a contract and placed him on waivers. When most experts believed the team would announce a significant trade, likely involving top prospect David Jiricek, the Blue Jackets organization decided to add a player to its roster instead.