Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The Vancouver Canucks no longer have one of the best defencemen in the NHL patrolling their blue line. While that would usually spell doom for most teams, the Canucks appear set to weather that storm with their solid stable of young defencemen now led by 20-year-olds Zeev Buium and Tom Willander.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17

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Canucks recall Kirill Kudryavtsev, assign Joseph LaBate

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.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Canucks D Pierre-Olivier Joseph activated off injured reserve

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Thursday that defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been activated from injured reserve. Joseph had been sidelined with a groin injury, and he was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Sept.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Canucks activate veteran defenseman from IR

The 26-year-old lefty is set to make his Canucks debut.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 16

Canucks activate defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph from injured reserved

On Thursday, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been activated from the team’s injured reserve (IR).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 7

Canucks: Patrik Allvin offers injury updates on Teddy Blueger and PO Joseph

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin met with the media on Tuesday as his club practiced on the ice at Rogers Arena. As expected, the Canucks’ GM offered injury updates on forward Teddy Blueger and defenceman PO Joseph.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 7

Canucks place Pierre-Olivier Joseph on injured reserve

We haven’t even started the new season, and injuries are afoot. On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that the team has placed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph on injured reserve.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Canucks place Pierre-Olivier Joseph on injured reserve; Victor Mancini called up

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to Sept. 30. Rick Dhaliwal from the Donnie and Dhali show in Vancouver said Joseph is suffering from a groin injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 13

PO Joseph hopes versatility and hockey sense give him a leg up on blueline competition at first Canucks camp

Pierre-Olivier Joseph has only been in Vancouver for a couple of weeks ahead of his first season with the Canucks, but the versatile defenceman already feels right at home in his new surroundings.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Pacific Notes: Willander, Raty, Lekkerimaki, Eichel, Uljanskis, Thornton

After the Canucks made another piece of offseason business in trading goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Penguins over the weekend, The Athletic’s Thomas Drance took a deep dive into the roster math that lies ahead and what other moves could be coming.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 15

Canucks ‘still monitoring’ remaining UFA options; actively working to clear cap space: report

While the weather continues to be warm, that doesn’t mean things are cooling off in the Vancouver Canucks‘ front office. According to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks’ management isn’t “off to the cottage” quite yet.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Canucks Sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to 1-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth $775,000. Joseph was drafted in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft by the Arizona Coyotes.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 2

Canucks sign defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year, $775K contract

July 1st may have come and gone, but the Vancouver Canucks are still working on filling out their organization with the remaining free agents. On Wednesday, Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced that the Canucks have signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract worth $775k.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Canucks sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks continued to bolster their roster on the second day of NHL Free Agency, signing left-handed defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

Former-First-Round Pick Defenceman Signs In Vancouver

Former first-round pick defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph signs a one-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks. With an average annual value of $775,000. Joseph adds defensive depth to the organization.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Hockey Unplugged / March 21

Further Updates On Penguins Key Injuries Revealed Ahead of Clash with Blue Jackets

The Pittsburgh Penguins are dealing with three key injuries, but as of this moment, it doesn't appear that any are taking significant steps towards a return.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 12

Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes on ice for full-team skate

Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka missed practice due to a lower-body injury. Mike Harrington: Sabres forward Jason Zucker was given a maintenance day.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Penguins’ Ryan Shea, Pierre-Olivier Joseph out week-to-week

Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters during his media availability Tuesday morning (via Josh Getzoff of SportsNet Pittsburgh).

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Penguins place defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph on IR

The Penguins announced they’ve placed defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph on injured reserve. There’s no corresponding transaction for now, so they’re left with an open roster spot.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Penguins place Pierre-Olivier Joseph on injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph on injured reserve. It’s unclear what caused Joseph’s upper-body injury, but he had left Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, and then missed Sunday’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs with the injury.

St. Louis Blues News / House of Hockey / December 19, 2024

Brothers get emotional after their team trades one of them away: they just started playing on the same team

The Penguins and Blues made a trade late last night that saw Pittsburgh acquire their former player Pierre-Olivier Joseph in exchange for future considerations.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 21, 2024

Penguins trade for their former player in stunning move

The 25-year-old spent five seasons in Pittsburgh’s system.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2, 2024

Blues expected to sign Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year deal

This reported signing comes on the same day that St. Louis traded their 2025 third-round pick to the Ottawa Senators in return for Mathieu Joseph, Pierre-Olivier’s brother.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / January 21, 2023

Watch: NHL brothers commit matching penalties against each other during game

Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Senators forward Mathieu Joseph are brothers who had a chance to play their first NHL game against each other on Friday night. That set the stage for one of the funniest moments of the 2022-23 season.

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