Studnicka was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday.
Studnicka's addition to the roster could be an indication that there is an as-of-yet-unknown injury among the Sharks' forward group. The 25-year-old center has played in nine NHL games for San Jose this season in which he registered seven shots on goal, 13 hits and a minus-6 rating.
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Sharks' Jack Studnicka: Returned to minors
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Studnicka was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.
Studnicka finds himself headed back to the minors after going pointless in nine straight games in which he registered a mere seven shots, 10 hits and four blocks while averaging 11:04 of ice time. Studnicka's demotion could clear the way for Kevin Labanc to get back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last four games, though San Jose could also bring somebody else back ahead of Saturday's clash with Toronto.
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Sharks' Jack Studnicka: Joining big club
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Studnicka will report to the Sharks on Friday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Studnicka won't make it in time to face the Coyotes on Friday but it sounds like he'll participate in practice Saturday. He could make his Sharks debut as early as Sunday in Colorado. The 24-year-old was acquired from Vancouver earlier Friday and will replace Nico Sturm (abdomen) on the Sharks' roster.
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Sharks' Jack Studnicka: Flipped to Sharks
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Vancouver traded Studnicka to San Jose in exchange for Nick Cicek and a sixth-round draft pick Friday.
Studnicka scored in his season debut with the Canucks but appeared in just five NHL games before hitting waivers. Since then, he's tallied seven points in nine AHL contests. The 24-year-old could land some more NHL playing time with the Sharks but it's unclear if he'll report to AHL San Jose first.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Waived for AHL demotion
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Studnicka was placed on waivers Monday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Abbotsford.
Studnicka has one goal, four shots on net and six hits in five appearances with Vancouver this season. He has been a healthy scratch for the last five contests, so he will get some much-needed playing time in the minors if he clears.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Tallies in win
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Studnicka scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
Studnicka put the Canucks ahead 3-2 with his second-period marker. The 24-year-old made his season debut Saturday after earning an emergency recall Thursday. He had eight points in 48 outings between Boston and Vancouver last season. Studnicka is expected to fill a bottom-six role when he's in the lineup, which he should have a chance to do at least until Teddy Blueger (bruise) is ready to return.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Returns to NHL
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Studnicka was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.
Studnicka passed through waivers Monday and was sent to the minors. He had four goals and four assists in 47 games with the Canucks last season after playing parts of four seasons with the Bruins.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Placed on waivers
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Studnicka was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL.
Studnicka tallied four goals and eight points in 47 games with Vancouver last season following a trade from the Bruins. If he clears waivers, the 24-year-old center will start the year with AHL Abbotsford, where he'll serve as a depth option.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Picks up assist
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Studnicka recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Flames.
Studnicka has played in seven straight games, picking up two assists, eight shots on net and 17 hits in that span. The 24-year-old forward is up to eight points, 62 shots, 52 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-9 rating through 45 appearances between the Canucks and the Bruins this season. He's primarily played in a bottom-six role since he was traded to Vancouver in October.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Back to being scratched
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Studnicka has become a regular in the press box as a healthy scratch.
Studnicka played last Saturday against the Kings, seeing just 8:41 of ice time. He has spent the past two games in the press box, and has been scratched for eight of the last nine contests.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Lost 12 pounds
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Studnicka said that he lost 12 pounds during his illness last week, Randip Janda of Sportsnet reports.
Studnicka was back at practice Thursday, seeing third line action between Brock Boeser and Vasily Podkolzin. Studnicka has four goals and six points in 30 games this season. Look for Studnicka to return to action Saturday in Philadelphia.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Still out Wednesday
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Studnicka (illness) won't play Wednesday versus the Rangers, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Studnicka will miss his sixth straight game. The 23-year-old's absence serves to keep Nils Aman and Curtis Lazar in the lineup. Studnicka's next chance to play is Saturday versus the Flyers.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Out Monday
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Studnicka (illness) will not play Monday against Detroit, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.
Studnnicka will miss his fifth straight game Monday. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Rangers.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Won't play on road trip
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Studnicka has a non-COVID illness and is being sent back to Vancouver, per Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet.ca.
Studnicka is expected to miss Vancouver's road games against the Rangers on Wednesday, the Islanders on Thursday and Detroit on Saturday. He might make his return versus the Red Wings on Monday. Studnicka has four goals and six points in 31 contests while averaging 10:34 of ice time this season. His absence might lead to Phil Di Giuseppe staying in the lineup for the Canucks' next three games.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Strong effort Sunday
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Studnicka supplied a goal, three hits and five shots in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Jets.
This was Studnicka's best performance of the season. The 23-year-old -- who is skating in his first season with the Canucks -- has three goals and an assist through 20 games, and all of his points have taken place in team wins.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Lights lamp Monday
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Studnicka scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Monday's 7-6 overtime win over the Canadiens.
This was Studnicka's second game back after he missed eight with a lower-body injury. He's skated 9:41 in each of his two contests since returning, and his goal was his first point since Nov. 8. Through 10 appearances between Boston and Vancouver, he has two goals, one assist, 14 shots on net, nine hits, six PIM and a minus-1 rating while seeing mainly fourth-line usage.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Activated Saturday
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Studnicka (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Studnicka has missed the last eight games, but he's in line to return Saturday. The 23-year-old is likely to see a bottom-six role, while Brock Boeser is expected to be a healthy scratch to make room for Studnicka's return.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Won't play Wednesday
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Studnicka (lower body) isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Colorado, according to Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province.
Studnicka is missing his fourth straight game because of the injury. He has a goal and an assist in eight games this season. When he's healthy, he'll likely serve on Vancouver's fourth line.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Placed on IR
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Studnicka was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a lower-body injury, per Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver.
Studnicka played 11:14 in Sunday's loss to the Bruins, so it wasn't immediately clear when he got hurt. The 23-year-old center has a goal and an assist through seven games with Vancouver following a late-October trade from Boston. William Lockwood was recalled from AHL Abbotsford in a corresponding move.
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Canucks' Jack Studnicka: Nets first goal as Canuck
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Studnicka found the back of the net during Tuesday's win over Ottawa.
It was Studnicka's first goal with Vancouver, and he now has two points in four appearances with his new club. Don't expect that level of production to continue though, as he's averaged 9:50 of ice time on the fourth line.
