The Vancouver Canucks will be making two roster moves ahead of their upcoming five-game road trip. Vancouver will be reassigning forward Braeden Cootes to the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL while recalling forward Max Sasson from the Abbotsford Canucks. Head Coach Adam Foote also confirmed that forward Teddy Blueger and defenceman Pierre-Oliver Joseph, who are both injured, will join the team on the road.
“After practice, we had a discussion with the staff, and we’re going to reassign Cootsy to Seattle today,” said Foote. “So he will not be on the road trip with us, but we’re proud of what he’s done. It’s not been his play at all. He’s a smart hockey player. We just think it’s the right thing for his development. You know, this is going to be condensed, long, heavy season. He’s a guy that’s really good with touch pucks, touches with the puck. We have a young team. So it’s hard to have a lot of support around them for his age at this moment. So I think it’s the right thing for his development.”
This season, Cootes played in all three games for the Canucks. He went five for 13 in the faceoff dot while averaging 10:47 of ice time. For fans who want to watch Cootes live, the next time he will be playing close to Vancouver is when the Thunderbirds take on the Vancouver Giants at the Langley Events Centre on February 16, 2026.
The Canucks kick off their five-game road trip on Thursday when they battle the Dallas Stars. During the road trip, Vancouver will face the Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators. Game time for Thursday is scheduled for 5:00 pm PT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet.
Make sure you bookmark THN’s Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site:
Where Canucks Captain Quinn Hughes Ranks Among All-Time NHL Defensemen Before Turning 26 Years Old
Sherwood’s Two Goals Not Enough As The Vancouver Canucks Fall 5-2 To The St. Louis Blues
