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Ryan Stanton News
Stanton (lower-body) is "really close" to returning to the Canucks blueline.

Stanton has been out since October 17th because of a lower-body injury that he suffered vs. the Oilers. Stanton is not known for his offence, but stabilizes the Canucks blueline with safe defensive play. He remains day-to-day, but should return at some point this week.

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It looks like Stanton (ankle) will replace Yannick Weber in the Canucks lineup tonight.

Stanton rejoined the team at practice on Monday after being out since December 17 with an ankle injury. He was enjoying a lot of success in Vancouver after being claimed off waivers from Chicago earlier in the year. Entering play tonight he has 11 points (1G / 10A) in 36 games.

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Stanton, who suffered an apparent left ankle injury Tuesday in Minnesota, was shipped home for further evaluation, coach John Tortorella said after Wednesday’s practice in Dallas.

Stanton fell very awkwardly and appeared to twist his left leg. Stanton has been a good addition to the Canucks blueling after being claimed off of waivers from Chicago. He has posted one goal and 10 assists with a plus-4 in 36 games. His injury opens the door for Andrew Alberts to step into the lineup.

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