Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Out Indefinitely After Major Injury and Surgery
This evening, a new report has confirmed that Vancouver Canucks defenseman Guillaume Brisebois has suffered a major injury that requires surgery.
Heading into training camp a new season provides opportunities for every member of an organization to fight for a better role than the previous season.
Veteran defenseman Guillaume Brisebois was hoping to prove he belonged back in the NHL with the Canucks this season after being relegated to the AHL with Abbotsford last season.
Unfortunately, just days into training camp Brisebois' hopes have been brutally cut short as he has reportedly suffered a significant lower-body injury that required recent surgery.
Canucks Defenseman Guillaume Brisebois Out Indefinitely Due to Injury
Further reports have confirmed that Brisebois after the surgery for the mysterious and sudden injury Brisebois will be out indefinitely putting his entire career on hold and potentially in jeopardy.
Brisebois, 28, has spent his entire career with the Vancouver Canucks spanning 9 seasons.
During that time, Brisebois has appeared in 30 NHL games and nearly 300 games in the AHL.
At his best, Brisebois was a reliable bottom-pair or 7th defenseman for the Canucks during several different seasons.
Last season, Brisebois was a key veteran leader on the Abbotsford Canucks team that that took home the Calder Cup in the finals as the champions in the AHL.
After becoming a champion in the AHL Brisebois signed a one-year extension with the Canucks and was expected to challenge for a roster spot out of training camp.
Now, all of Brisebois' efforts will head into recovery as he looks to get his career back on track and earn another NHL opportunity either with the Canucks or another organization next season.
With Brisebois out Patrik Allvin and the front office will have to go hunting for another veteran presence to add as a potential fringe NHLer to bring up in case of injury.
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