Vancouver Canucks Defenceman Done For The Remainder Of 2022/23

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled for the most part in 2022/23, but with so much talent on the team, they are expected to take a big step forward next season, and if that is the case, they'll be counting on young defenceman Filip Hronek to contribute to that.

Unfortunately for the team, they've now announced that he is "pretty much" done for the year after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in early March, with a shoulder injury that the team want him to fully heal from before a return.

Filip Hronek will not play the rest of the year, says Rick Tocchet. “Pretty much” decided. #Canucks want him to focus on strengthening his shoulder.

“He knows he has four months to get ready for next season,” says Tocchet.

— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) March 31, 2023

In 64 games between the two clubs this season, Hronek has racked up 30 assists and 9 goals for 39 points, and if he can come back healthy next season with a very talented young group, this is a team that could no doubt compete in the Pacific. 

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