On Friday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks welcomed a special visitor back to practice: star winger Brock Boeser, who is still recovering from a severe concussion he had on November 7, took the ice for the first time in 15 days. The 27-year-old Boeser last appeared for the Canucks in a game against the Los Angeles Kings on November 7 in Los Angeles. He played 3:14 and took five shifts before being forced to leave the game. Kings forward Tanner Jeannot illegally checked Boeser’s head, causing him to suffer a concussion. Jeannot was later given a three-game suspension for the incident.
Boeser has missed seven games so far, including that Canucks game against the Kings. His absence has had two effects, as J.T. Miller has also left the team for a purported mental and physical reset. As some Canucks supporters may already be aware, top forward prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki, who is renowned for his shooting prowess, was sent back to the AHL Abbotsford Canucks on Thursday. Max Sasson, a forward, will be joining him in the NHL.
It is perhaps not entirely a coincidence that, one day later, Boeser returned to the ice sporting a non-contact jersey for the Canucks. Plus, Lekkerimäki was not that effective during his time in Vancouver anyway. In five games, Lekkerimäki was out-scored 5-1 at 5-on-5 and had a Corsi percentage of 47.7%, which is in the negative.
Ultimately, it seems likely that Boeser is on the fast track to return to game action for the Canucks in the next week or two. Getting on the ice and dealing with the lights and the bright ice surface is test No. 1 for the Canucks’ sharpshooter, with the next steps including regaining physical conditioning and getting comfortable with absorbing physical contact again.
Brock Boeser, a key player for the Vancouver Canucks, has made his return to team practice after being sidelined for an extended period due to injury. The talented winger had been absent from the lineup for a significant amount of time, leaving fans and teammates eager for his recovery. His return to practice is a promising sign for both Boeser and the Canucks, as they hope to regain his offensive contributions on the ice.
Boeser’s injury had kept him from playing for several weeks, but with his participation in the recent practice session, it appears that he is making substantial progress in his recovery. The Canucks had been managing without him, but the addition of Boeser back to the fold is expected to bolster their forward group and provide much-needed depth to the lineup.
Throughout his career, Boeser has been an integral part of the Canucks’ offense, known for his powerful shot and playmaking ability. His absence had been felt, particularly in crucial games where his scoring touch could have made a difference. As he works his way back into game shape, his return to practice is a positive step toward getting back into the action and contributing to the Canucks’ success moving forward. Fans are hopeful that Boeser will soon be back in full form and ready to make an impact on the ice.
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