b3. Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Update: Vancouver Canucks forward Chris Higgins has a bone fracture in his foot that will keep him out of action for at least the next three weeks, at which point he'll be re-evaluated. The 32-year-old was seen in a walking boot after leaving Monday's preseason game against the San Jose Sharks. He suffered the injury blocking a shot and did not return. Higgins is under contract for another two seasons at a cap hit of $2.5 million. He registered 36 points in 77 games last season. The injury could provide an opportunity for Jake Virtanen, the Canucks' sixth-overall pick in 2014, to make the team. Monday's preseason-opening win by the Vancouver Canucks may have come at a cost. Chris Higgins was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot Tuesday, Sportsnet's Irfaan Gaffar reports, after the winger blocked a shot - which forced him from the game - against the San Jose Sharks. Related: Canucks Season Preview: A whole lot of 'if's There's no word on the severity of the injury, but the walking boot isn't a good sign. If Higgins is out for a lengthy period, his absence could open up a spot on the roster for rookie Jake Virtanen, who has impressed in camp. Higgins is under contract through 2016-17 at a cap hit of $2.5 million. The 32-year-old had 12 goals and 24 assists in 77 games last season while playing almost 16 minutes a night.-TheScore Poor guy has no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Gives Gaunce and others a bit more room to prove themselves. Hope Higgins gets better quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ouch. I guess it's Virtanen time for sure now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Gives Gaunce and others a bit more room to prove themselves. Hope Higgins gets better quickly. I like Gaunce too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 That's too bad. I guess that might mean that either Virtanen or Gaunce or both make the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggs50 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Where's Elvis at?? Told ya there's always injuries in the preseason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Tis just a fashion statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I see a spot for gaunce now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 That's too bad for poor Higgy. How come no one mentions Kenin-ball? With Bo he was one of the most productive guys on the team last year, and he's got the skating, physicality and enough scoring touch to make a difference in the bottom 6. Sure, Brendan and Jake have impressed but Ronnys Hockeys shouldn't be discounted b/c he's still young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Ya but they are investing in the future, the only way for gaunce and virt to become impact players is if they take that next step. It will be clear if they are ready or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brouhaha Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 ^Huggins been messin', where he shouldn't be messin'?? :^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucks780 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Lets face it. Some of us are happy about this. A better chance for virtanen to make the team. Not that I wish an injury on anyone. Poor higgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Dangit. He's an underrated player and I'd like to see him prove more people wrong. That said, it opens a spot for guys like Virtanen or Jensen. EDIT: I guess with Gaunce moving the wing, this gives him a chance too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Dangit. He's an underrated player and I'd like to see him prove more people wrong. That said, it opens a spot for guys like Virtanen or Jensen.At this point Higgins doesn't have to prove anyone wrong. He's a 10-season NHL vet, and what you see is what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 That's too bad for poor Higgy. How come no one mentions Kenin-ball? With Bo he was one of the most productive guys on the team last year, and he's got the skating, physicality and enough scoring touch to make a difference in the bottom 6. Sure, Brendan and Jake have impressed but Ronnys Hockeys shouldn't be discounted b/c he's still young. You make a valid point. It's difficult for me to tell which I want more - for Kenins to continue chemistry with Horvat and turn into the next Burrows, or for Virtanen/Jensen/Gaunce to be given a shot and hope for them to turn out this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Before this would cause panic, but while Higgins is healing a younger player can slip into a spot created by his absence. Opportunity knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Blessing in disguise. Better to have him injured now so a young guy can take a roster spot rather than later on in the season when it's harder on everyone. Hope he recovers swiftly :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Isn't Virtanen a RW, Higgy usually plays LW so I'm not sure if this opens a spot for Jake, unless another RW is moved to left (maybe Burrows) to make room. Could give us an excuse to give a Jr. guy like Virtanen 9 games while Higgy heals though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 sedin sedin virtanen baertchi sutter vrbata kenins horvat burrows gaunce prust dorsett cracknelk edler tanev hamhuis bartkowski sbisa corrado hutton weber miller marky i think hansen is gonzo as is higgins youngsters will out play them at a 4th the price so long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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