This evening the Vancouver Canucks made a frustrating update confirming that forward Nils Hoglander underwent surgery for a recent injury. The Vancouver Canucks came into the preseason lacking depth at forward after failing to add a middle-six center which many fans believed to be their biggest need. That depth up front has now been depleted even further after a serious injury to Nils Hoglander. Earlier this week, Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal indicated that Hoglander suffered a sprained ankle and was week-to-week. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/dhaliwalsports/status/1971632912861966463'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> While not ideal a sprained ankle wouldn't keep Hoglander out for too long into the regular season meaning he would only miss a few games before making his season debut. Now, a new announcement by GM Patrik Allvin has revealed that Hoglander suffered an injury setback which has now led to a required surgery. <h3>Nils Hoglander Out Long-Term After Suffering Injury Setback</h3> As a result of the surgery, Hoglander will be out for 8-10 weeks due to a lower-body injury. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/canucks/status/1972845903406047716'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/canucksarmy/status/1972846693121990780'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1972847306295947700'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Hoglander was expected to step up into a bigger role this season and play in the top-six as the Canucks still try and fill the hole left on the wing after J.T. Miller's departure. Last season, Hoglander amassed 25 points in 72 games and remained one of the best third liners in the NHL a conversation he has been part of for several seasons. Now, the Canucks could have to potentially rely on 2025 First-Round Pick Braeden Cootes to play early on after he flashed some real NHL potential and readiness in the preseason. As more updates are provided on Hoglander's exact injury and return timeline we will pass along all of the latest news.