Ad
Columbus Blue Jackets News
Gudbranson will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

The Canucks announced that Gudbranson has been removed from the active roster and will undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury that he originally sustained on November 22nd. Gudbranson should be ready to go for 2018-19 training camp this fall.

Erik Gudbranson
Monahan (undisclosed) will play Tuesday vs. Edmonton.

Monahan missed Monday’s practice with a lingering issue, but he will be available tongiht vs. the Oilers. Monahan has cooled down recently, picking up just one goal and two assists in his last seven games, but he hit the 30-30 threshold for the second time in four years.

Sean Monahan
The Canucks have placed Erik Gudbranson (back) on IR.

The news of Gudbranson’s injury came shortly before Saturday’s game in Edmonton and it is serious enough to land him on IR for the time being. The good news for Canucks fans is that his roster spot will be taken by Bo Horvat, who was activated from IR in a corresponding move. Gudbranson will miss at least one week as a result of this move.

Erik Gudbranson