Carol Schram: Vancouver Canucks place Chris Tanev on IR, recall Mike Zalewski from Utica Defenseman Chris Tanev was moved to injured reserve and forward Mike Zalewski was recalled on Thursday as the Vancouver Canucks practiced ahead of their weekend games against the Edmonton Oilers and Washington Capitals.

so who makes Edlers sticks and where do i get one?

Good blog as usual, thank you Carol.

Tanev skated around in a fog during the Anaheim game even before he had the additional hit. Seems like the teams are still hesitant to follow protocol.

I hope Rodin gets in a few games before xmas... need some offense or someone that can spark some more offense...

THANKS Carol.... nice insight on Tree.... wonder if we will see him in a game now that Tanev is out a minimum 7 days.... guess Stecher is here until Tanev is healthy and by then we won't know what other injuries the Canucks may have....

so who makes Edlers sticks and where do i get one?
- onesmallleap

Ask Larson seems he has the same luck

I think itd be worth it to gamble on a big RHD, 24 and alot tougher then Biega why not?

I hope Rodin gets in a few games before xmas... need some offense or someone that can spark some more offense...
- kaptaan

Pratt said back on season opener he won't be back until January at least given that type of injury.... the no timetable now has a minimum strength recovery which will take him into the end of the year add in conditioning and timing stint to catch up he won't be effective until TDL and that sucks cause this is the hardest part of the schedule and they may be out of it by then.... so other then what we have a trade or waiver wire pick up is needed if they want to improve the top 9.... as JV doesn't seem to be getting that opportunity

I knew we should have traded Tanev after the WHC...

I think itd be worth it to gamble on a big RHD, 24 and alot tougher then Biega why not?
- phyllee

Sure.... but sounds like a Pedan type with less mobility ... though if we add him does he play or stay as insurance ...?

I knew we should have traded Tanev after the WHC...

- LordHumungous

You think he lost value over ankle injury...? Or did you want to trade him now for offensive help..?

We will see how tommorows game goes, if they don't come out flying and put in 110% then the alarm bells should be going off, they have had 3 days between games so no excuses. The last 2 games the schedule caught up to them imo so win or lose lets see a good effort and get back to playing like they did when they were fresh.

You think he lost value over ankle injury...? Or did you want to trade him now for offensive help..?
- Nuck4U

I think he's becoming (is) fragile. Especially vs the western teams. Might be a problem for us moving forward if they guy can never seem to stay healthy for a full season anymore.

I would say yes to McIlrath. 800k, 24, mean and fights/hits. RFA at seasons end.

Why not take a flyer on either Paajarvi or McIlrath? Change of scenery, system? We all know how AV likes young players? STL is a lot stronger than us. It would also give WD more line/roster shuffling options.

We will see how tommorows game goes, if they don't come out flying and put in 110% then the alarm bells should be going off, they have had 3 days between games so no excuses. The last 2 games the schedule caught up to them imo so win or lose lets see a good effort and get back to playing like they did when they were fresh.
- Bettmanhatesus

Wound be.nice to see .... though you think the Refs will punish us to launch the favored oil...?

I would say yes to McIlrath. 800k, 24, mean and fights/hits. RFA at seasons end.
-Codes1087

The team is showing it needs more toughness, why pass up on it when its gift wrapped

Wound be. Ice to see .... though you think the Refs will punish us to launch the favored oil...?
- Nuck4U

really?

The team is showing it needs more toughness, why pass up on it when its gift wrapped
- phyllee

No space for him, we still have tree and biega..

Why not take a flyer on either Paajarvi or McIlrath? Change of scenery, system? We all know how AV likes young players? STL is a lot stronger than us. It would also give WD more line/roster shuffling options.
- VanHockeyGuy

I always thought that was a strange idea that AV didn't give young players a chance. He brought lots of young Canucks into the fold and look at his roster right now, full of youth.

I think he's becoming (is) fragile. Especially vs the western teams. Might be a problem for us moving forward if they guy can never seem to stay healthy for a full season anymore.
- LordHumungous

Possible he's not a beefy guy and puts his body out there a lot on tough minutes so it's a valid concern .... maybe a sell high trade will be better given the glut of guys on D that can play. Wound a E Kane trade straight up work... ? Don't know who is on the market that would help forward needs long term....

The team is showing it needs more toughness, why pass up on it when its gift wrapped
- phyllee

They need skill a lot more than they need toughness. Honestly after watching these first 7 games do you think the issue is that they are not tough enough?

Wound be. Ice to see .... though you think the Refs will punish us to launch the favored oil...?
- Nuck4U

that's a given

No space for him, we still have tree and biega..
- SRam19

You wouldnt send Biega down for a 24 year old with size and strength who could have some untapped potential?

really?
- Codes1087

Now what....