Several injuries have popped up lately for Vancouver's forward group, allowing Aman to draw into the lineup for his season debut on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 25-year-old Aman started the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where has has three points (0G / 3A) in four games with the Abbotsford Canucks.
Blueger scored a goal in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, but also suffered an undisclosed injury and is unlikely to play on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 31-year-old Blueger had 26 points (8G / 18A) in 82 games last season.
Labate is a 32-year-old forward that was drafted by the Canucks in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent most of his career in the AHL, limited to only 19 career games. He scored 21 points (8G / 13A) in 51 contests with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) last season.
Boeser did not play in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, tending to a personal matter, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old Boeser has three points (3G / 0A) and 10 shots through five games this season.
Blueger scored a goal in Vancouver's 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, but also suffered an undisclosed injury and is unlikely to play on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 31-year-old Blueger had 26 points (8G / 18A) in 82 games last season.
Rossi showed no signs of an injury in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, playing 18:01 time-on-ice and scoring one point (0G / 1A), but will not play on Monday against the New York Rangers. The 24-year-old forward played 82 games in each of the previous two seasons. He has five points (1G / 4A) in six games this season.
Labate is a 32-year-old forward that was drafted by the Canucks in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He has spent most of his career in the AHL, limited to only 19 career games. He scored 21 points (8G / 13A) in 51 contests with the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) last season.
Schuldt is an undrafted 30-year-old defenseman who spent most of his career playing in the AHL, limited to only nine NHL games. He scored 21 points (6G / 15A) in 64 games with the San Jose Baracuda (AHL) last season.
Mancini has played four games with the Canucks this season, averaging 11:05 time-on-ice, recording a -2 plus/minus and zero points. The 23-year-old Mancini made his NHL debut last season, splitting time with the Canucks and New York Rangers, scoring eight points (2G / 6A) in 31 combined games.
Lekkerimaki was limited to only 4:07 time-on-ice in Sunday's victory against the Washington Capitals, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury. The 21-year-old forward, Vancouver's 15th-overall pick in 2022, has one point (1G / 0A) in four games this season.
Chytil exited Sunday's game against the Washington Capitals in the first period after received an unsuspecting hit from Tom Wilson. The 26-year-old Chytil has battled issues with concussions throughout his career, so there is justifiable concern with the severity of Chytil's injury. Tom Wilson was not penalized on the play.
Raty will take a seat on Friday as the Canucks opt to get some fresh legs into the lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Teddy Blueger will dress in his place.
Blueger will make his season debut on Friday after missing the first four games with an undisclosed injury. Aatu Raty will sit in his place.
