Colorado received Poolman (head) and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick from Vancouver on Sunday in exchange for Erik Brannstrom.
Poolman didn't play in 2023-24 due to migraines and won't be available for the 2024-25 campaign either. As part of the trade, the Canucks will retain 20 percent of the final season of his four-year, $10 million contract.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Not playing in 2024-25
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Poolman (head) won't play in 2024-25, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman will miss his second full campaign due to migraines that have occurred after multiple head injuries, mostly recently in October of 2022. He is in the final season of a four-year contract he signed in July of 2021, and at this point, it seems likely his migraines will result in the end of his career. Poolman is likely to be formally placed on long-term injured reserve for another season in the coming weeks.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Won't play in 2023-24
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Poolman (head) won't be available for the 2023-24 campaign, Canucks GM Patrik Allvin told Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 on Wednesday.
Poolman hasn't played since Oct. 18, 2022 because of migraines. The 30-year-old has two seasons remaining on his four-year, $10 million contract.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Will miss training camp
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Poolman (head) will miss Vancouver's training camp, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Poolman, who has been suffering from migraines, hasn't played since Oct. 18, 2022. It's not clear if or when the 30-year-old defenseman might be able to return, but he'll likely be in the mix for a third-pairing role when healthy.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Likely done for season
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Poolman (undisclosed) isn't expected to play again in 2022-23, Canucks president Jim Rutherford told Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.
Poolman, who last played Oct. 18, has an assist in three games this season. The Canucks are hoping to get more clarity regarding his long-term prognosis in the near future. Poolman is in the second season of a four-year, $10 million contract.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Shifts to LTIR
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Poolman (undisclosed) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday.
There hasn't been much of an update on Poolman's timeline but he'll now miss at least the next eight contests. Noah Juulsen was promoted to replace him on the roster and could see some NHL action over the next few weeks.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Placed on injured reserve
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Poolman (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve Monday.
Poolman last played versus the Blue Jackets on Oct. 18, which means his placement on injured reserve won't officially rule him out beyond Monday's matchup with Carolina, though the team hasn't provided a specific recovery timeline. With the 29-year-old defenseman out of the lineup, the team brought up Guillaume Brisebois from the minors and may have to immediately press him into service.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Won't return Saturday
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Poolman (undisclosed) isn't expected to play Saturday against Buffalo, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver.
Poolman was regarded as a game-time decision, but he ultimately wasn't able to make his return. This will be Vancouver's second straight game without him.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Game-time call
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Poolman (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with the Sabres, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.
Poolman's status against Buffalo likely won't be confirmed until Vancouver takes the ice for pregame warmups. The 29-year-old defender has picked up one assist through three games this campaign.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Not available Thursday
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Poolman (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Wild, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman was a game-time decision Thursday, but it appears he's unable to go. Riley Stillman and Kyle Burroughs will likely hold down spots on the third pairing, though both should be considered fringe players for when Poolman returns.
Poolman (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Minnesota on Thursday, Harman Dayal of The Athletic reports.
Poolman missed Monday's game with an illness but returned Tuesday to face the Blue Jackets. Poolman has an assist in three contests this season with two hits and a pair of blocked shots. If he is unable to play, Kyle Burroughs will take his place in the lineup.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Ready to return
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Poolman (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Columbus, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman is slated to be paired with Quinn Hughes. He didn't play Monday after he was forced to leave last Saturday's matchup against Philadelphia.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Out for Monday's game
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Poolman (undisclosed) skated Monday morning, but he won't play against Washington, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports.
Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau said that Poolman could be available to play Tuesday versus Columbus if everything goes well for the 29-year-old defender. Poolman dealt with a migraine problem last season that sidelined him for the final 12 games of the year.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Exits Saturday's game
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Poolman (undisclosed) was injured Saturday against Philadelphia.
Poolman has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest. He logged just 6:21 of ice time prior to his exit. Poolman was limited to just one game last season because of a headache/migraine problem.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: On the ice, as expected
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Poolman (head) participated in the Group C practice Thursday at the first day of the Canucks' training camp, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Poolman paired with Travis Dermott, though not much can be read from the first day of training camp. After being limited to three points in 40 games last year, Poolman is not considered a lock for the Canucks' Opening Night roster, so the 29-year-old will need to impress in camp.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Making improvement
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Poolman (head) is making progress and general manager Patrik Allvin expects the defenseman to skate on the first day of training camp, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.
Poolman began skating over the summer, but it appears he's making enough progress to be a factor in the preseason. The Canucks may still take things cautiously with the blueliner to avoid any setbacks with his long-term head injury. He should be considered a lock for a third-pairing role if he's fully healthy by Opening Night.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Resumes skating
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Poolman (head) has resumed skating but his status for the start of the 2022-23 season remains unclear, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.
Poolman will continue to take things slowly so as not to suffer a setback. He's training in a limited capacity, but it remains unclear if he'll be available for the start of the season.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Concerns remain
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Poolman continues to deal with a head injury throughout the offseason, though he hasn't suffered any setbacks according to President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford, Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports Thursday.
While it's certainly good news that Poolman hasn't suffered any setbacks, the fact that the team still has concerns should be a red flag for fantasy players. Even if Poolman is cleared to play for Opening Night against Calgary, he should be considered a fringe roster player given he logged just 40 games in 2021-22.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Shifts to LTIR
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Poolman (upper body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Poolman was already expected to miss the rest of the season, and this news all but confirms that will be the case. The 28-year-old defender will finish the year having collected three points through 40 contests.
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Canucks' Tucker Poolman: Likely done for the year
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According to coach Bruce Boudreau, Poolman (upper body) is likely done for the season, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
If that ends up being the case, Poolman will finish the year having tallied three points and 73 blocks while averaging 17:00 of ice time through 40 appearances. Poolman has three seasons remaining on his four-year, $10 million contract.
