The Vancouver Canucks have trouble as the regular season nears. Star forward Brock Boeser is in concussion protocol, as is defenceman Oscar Fantenberg. Both players were placed in concussion protocol on Monday after a 6-4 win against the Ottawa Senators. Boeser will almost certainly miss the rest of the preseason and is doubtful to be with the Canucks team for the regular-season opener next week.
Boeser & Fantenberg are both in concussion protocol, said Coach Green.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) septembER 24, 2019
Brock Boeser In Concussion Protocol
The Canucks selected Brock Boeser 23rd overall in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Later, in 2017, Boeser made his NHL debut with the Canucks. In his last two seasons, Boeser skated in 131 games with the Canucks but failed to achieve the playoffs. He has played 140 NHL games, in which the Minnesota native collected 116 points, which is a really solid number for the youngster. In the offseason, Boeser was a pending restricted free agent.
Earlier in September, the 22-year-old forward signed a three-year deal worth $5.875 million per year. On Monday versus the Senators, Boeser apparently suffered his injury in a collision with Chris Tierney. On the other note, Fantenberg suffered his concussion after a hit from Jordan Szwarz. The Swedish defenceman played 61 games last season with the Los Angeles Kings and the Calgary Flames. On July 1, Fantenberg signed a one-year contract with the Canucks.
What Does This Mean For Vancouver
The Canucks finally managed to ink Brock Boeser just recently. Now the 22-year-old right-winger is in concussion protocol due to preseason action. It’s very doubtful whether he will be ready to play for Vancouver next Wednesday when they open the regular season against the Edmonton Oilers. Losing Boeser to open the season would undoubtedly hurt the Canucks. The possibility of him being sidelined long-term is the biggest fear there. Fantenberg´s injury should be less noticeable, although also an unpleasant one.
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