By Andrew Chernoff
Jan 9, 2017
Chris Tanev practiced this morning and was re-evaluated today, coach Willie Desjardins told reporters. Tanev said he is day-to-day, and will be going to Nashville.
Tanev said he feels good and is day-to-day. He’s traveling with the #Canucks to Nashville today.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2017
Desjardins also said that Ben Hutton will not make the road trip and will be out for awhile.
Hutton will be out for a bit, won’t be making the trip, said coach Desjardins.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2017
As for Philip Larsen, Desjardins said he is getting closer but still has not practiced since his injury.
Philip Larsen skated today and is “getting closer,” but still hasn’t practiced with the team, said coach.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2017
Defenseman Andrey Pedan is expected to called up from the Utica Comets and meet the Canucks in Nashville for tomorrow nights game.
“Playing with five D isn’t ideal, but we came together and played well. It’s tough having Hutty out now, but we’ll keep battling.” – Sbisa pic.twitter.com/zBet4CbW5A
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2017
Luca Sbisa and Nikita Tryamkin were banged up in the Calgary loss on Saturday night, but are expected to be in the lineup.
“Having two days between games is nice, feels like a break after the schedule we’ve had. Those back-to-backs are tough.” – Stecher
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2017
Even Daniel Sedin was asked who would be better in a pinch if a defenseman went down, him or his brother:
“I’d be better, much better gap control.” – Daniel Sedin, asked if he or Henrik would be better on defence, if called upon.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 9, 2017