Podkolzin has recovered from a wrist injury and will be available for the start of training camp, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.
Podkolzin's injury wasn't initially revealed at the end of last season, and it cost him the final 10 games of the campaign. The 22-year-old winger suffered a sophomore slump in 2022-23, posting a meager seven points in 39 outings one year after a 26-point rookie season. With Ilya Mikheyev (knee) likely limited early in camp, Podkolzin will get the opportunity to make an impression as he pushes for a middle-six role.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Out again Tuesday
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Podkolzin (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Podkolzin is set to miss his fifth game in a row, and it's unclear when he might return. With no update on his status yet, he can be considered out indefinitely until he resumes practicing.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Unavailable Friday
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Podkolzin (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against Calgary, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Podkolzin will miss his third straight game Friday and there's been no update on his timeline. The 21-year-old has just seven points in 39 games this season, including one in his last nine appearances.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Not playing Tuesday
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Podkolzin (undisclosed) is slated to miss Tuesday's game against St. Louis, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Podkozlin will miss his second straight contest. He has posted four goals, three assists and 52 hits in 39 games this season. Vitali Kravtsov is projected to replace Podkolzin in the lineup.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Unavailable Sunday
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Podkolzin (undisclosed) is not on the ice for pregame warmups and isn't expected to play Sunday against Chicago, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Podkolzin left Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas in the third period following a shot block. He has recorded seven points, 41 shots on goal and 52 hits in 39 contests this campaign. Podkolzin will be replaced in the lineup by Aidan McDonough, who will make his NHL debut.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Finds twine in win
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Podkolzin scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
Podkolzin had gone seven games without a point, though he's now scored in three of his last 12 outings. The 21-year-old winger has been severely limited in a bottom-six role this season with four goals, three assists and 40 shots on net through 38 appearances. He's added 51 hits, nine PIM and a minus-5 rating.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Buries goal Monday
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Podkolzin scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.
Podkolzin put the Canucks ahead 2-1 midway through the first period. It was the 21-year-old's second tally over his last four games, though he has just three goals across 14 appearances since the start of February. The winger has mainly been limited to a bottom-six role this year. He has six points to go with 34 shots and 41 hits through 30 outings overall.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Goes through paper transaction
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Podkolzin was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford and then promptly recalled by Vancouver on Friday.
Podkolzin's brief time in the minors will keep him eligible for the upcoming 2023 AHL playoffs. He has two goals and five points in 28 contests with Vancouver this season. Podkolzin has also contributed seven goals and 18 points in 28 contests with Abbotsford in 2022-23.
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Canucks' Vasily Podkolzin: Scores Monday
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Podkolzin scored a goal on his only shot in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Dallas.
Podkolzin extended Vancouver's lead to 3-1 late in the first period, skating around a Dallas defender before firing a wrist shot past Jake Oettinger. Podkolzin now has two goals and three assists through 27 games this season. He's played mostly a fourth-line role in Vancouver, but the 10th-overall pick in 2019 could be poised for a larger role with the Canucks looking to rebuild before the trade deadline.
Podkolzin scored his first goal of the season in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers.
Podkolzin released a fluttering shot that eluded Igor Shesterkin to cut the Rangers' lead to 3-2 in the second period. Vancouver's first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft came into this game with just three assists in 17 NHL appearances this season, and this was only Podkolzin's second game back from an AHL stint dating back to November, so this goal should provide a much-needed confidence boost for the 21-year-old Moscow native.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Recalled from AHL
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Podkolzin was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.
Podkolzin was sent down Nov. 28 and had seven goals and 18 points in 28 AHL games. The 10th overall selection in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft had only three assists in 16 games with the Canucks before his demotion.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Dropped to AHL
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Podkolzin was demoted to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.
Podkolzin was a healthy scratch for the last three games and the team figures he'll get more playing time in the minors. The 21-year-old has just three assists through 16 games with Vancouver this season.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Good to go
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Podkolzin (face) will be back in the lineup Monday against Vegas.
Podkolzin sat out two games following a fight with Boston's A.J. Greer. The Canucks forward is slated to play alongside Sheldon Dries and Brock Boeser. He has three assists, 18 shots on goal and 20 hits in 15 games this year.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Unavailable Friday
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Podkolzin (face) will not suit up Friday against Los Angeles, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Podkolzin was considered a game-time call Friday so he's likely nearing a return. The 21-year-old has now missed the last two games after fighting Bruins forward A.J. Greer on Sunday. Vancouver's next game is Monday against Vegas.
Podkolzin, who has a facial injury, will be a game-time decision for Friday's contest against Los Angeles, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Podkolzin missed Tuesday's 5-4 win versus Buffalo because of the injury. He has three assists and 20 hits in 21 contests this season. If he's available for Friday's game, then he'll likely serve in a bottom-six role, potentially at the expense of Nils Hoglander, who logged just 6:45 of ice time Tuesday.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Exits Sunday's game
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Podkolzin (undisclosed) will not return to Sunday's tilt with the Bruins.
Podkolzin dropped the gloves with A.J. Greer and did not return to the contest. He saw just 2:05 of ice time before the fight. An update on his status should be available before Tuesday's game in Buffalo.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Sent to press box
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Podkolzin was a healthy scratch during Saturday's overtime loss to Nashville.
Podkolzin played in Vancouver's first 11 contests, picking up a pair of assists. After seven consecutive games in which he failed to find the scoresheet, the winger was sent to the press box.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Linking up with farm team
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Podkolzin was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.
Podkolzin spent all season with the Canucks, logging 14 goals and 12 assists in 79 contests as a rookie. The 20-year-old should provide a significant scoring boost to Abbotsford's roster as they look to make a run in the AHL's Calder Cup playoffs.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Puts up helper
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Podkolzin notched an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
Podkolzin set up Quinn Hughes in the slot at 18:46 of the second period for the Canucks' first goal. With four goals and five helpers in his last eight outings, Podkolzin has grown into a second-line role late in the season. The rookie winger is up to 26 points, 110 shots on net, 83 hits and a plus-8 rating through 76 appearances.
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Canucks' Vasili Podkolzin: Goal and assist in big win
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Podkolzin scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Stars.
Podkolzin set up Conor Garland on the opening tally 7:28 into the game. In the third period, Podkolzin scored a goal of his own to stave off any chances of the Stars making a comeback. The 20-year-old winger has produced four goals and four assists in his last eight outings. He's at 25 points, 104 shots on net, 80 hits and a plus-11 rating in 73 contests, and he could be a solid depth addition to fantasy rosters while he's hot.
