Jordan Subban Recalled From AHL Utica Comets, Pedan Re-Assigned To Comets

Vancouver Canucks' Jordan Subban skates during action at the NHL Young Stars tournament in Penticton B.C. on Sept 11, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff Bassett
Vancouver Canucks’ Jordan Subban skates during action at the NHL Young Stars tournament in Penticton B.C. on Sept 11, 2015.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff Bassett

andrewchernoff By Andrew Chernoff

Jan 19, 2017

Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Jim Benning announced today that the club has recalled defenceman Jordan Subban from the AHL Utica Comets and re-assigned defenceman Andrey Pedan to Utica.

Subban, 21, has appeared in 34 games with Utica this season where he currently leads defencemen in goals (9), assists (13) and points (22).

Selected to represent the Comets at the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic, Subban also leads the team in powerplay goals (6) and ranks fourth in shots (83).

The 5-9, 181-pound defenceman made his AHL debut with Utica in 2015.16 appearing in 67 games and registering 36 points (11-25-36).

An offensive defenceman whose most prominent hallmark is his hockey sense. Very mobile skater that displays a high top-end acceleration.

Offensively, his hockey sense is exhibited through his ability to create opportunities and make those small, meaningful plays along the wall and across the blueline. Backchecks hard but his size limits his physical effectiveness.

His hockey sense kicks in defensively when he reads ahead of the play and cuts off passing and shooting lanes.

Definitely needs to work on his awareness and proactivity defensively; however, his offensive game is all but elite at this point. [EP]

Source: http://www.eliteprospects.com/

Prior to making his professional hockey debut in 2015, Subban appeared in 253 OHL regular season games with the Belleville Bulls collecting 165 points (57-108-165).

A native of Rexdale, Ontario, Subban was selected by Vancouver in the fourth round, 115th overall, at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Pedan, 23, has appeared in 22 games with Utica this season recording two goals, one assist (2-1-3) and 32 penalty minutes.

The 6-5, 218-pound defenceman made his NHL debut with the Canucks in 2015.16 playing 13 games and recording 18 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 45 games for Utica last season, registering career-highs in games played, goals (7), assists (14) and points (21).

Pedan was acquired from the New York Islanders in exchange for Alexandre Mallet and a 2016 third-round selection on November 25, 2014. He was originally selected by the New York Islanders, 63rd overall, at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Vancouver Canucks Scrambling To Shore Up Defense For Nashville Game

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Andrey Pedan, left, grabs Calgary Flames' Paul Byron during NHL pre-season hockey action in Calgary on Sept. 25.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Andrey Pedan, left, grabs Calgary Flames’ Paul Byron during NHL pre-season hockey action in Calgary on Sept. 25, 2015. Pedan expected to receive call up for remaining two games of road trip.

andrewchernoff 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.

 

Desjardins also said that Ben Hutton will not make the road trip and will be out for awhile.

 

As for Philip Larsen, Desjardins said he is getting closer but still has not practiced since his injury.

 

Defenseman Andrey Pedan is expected to called up from the Utica Comets and meet the Canucks in Nashville for tomorrow nights game.

 

Luca Sbisa and Nikita Tryamkin were banged up in the Calgary loss on Saturday night, but are expected to be in the lineup.

Even Daniel Sedin was asked who would be better in a pinch if a defenseman went down, him or his brother: