Schroeder has shoulder surgery, out for summer

[canuckbeliever]

Shoulder labrum surgery has put Jordan Schroeder on an uncertain timeline for a September Canucks training camp that boasts unprecedented opportunity for younger players.

But Schroeder, 22, who had the procedure on his left shoulder on May 21 in Minneapolis, says he’s confident he’ll be ready to challenge for an NHL job at camp.

“I’ve got a workout plan set up for the summer that will enable me to be on track and ready for camp,” Schroder, the Canucks’ 2009 first-round pick (22nd overall), said from his Minneapolis-area home on Tuesday.

But Schroeder also said there is no definite time frame yet on when the shoulder will be 100 per cent.

That’s a concern, with training camp less than four months away, and Canucks GM Mike Gillis saying there will be significantly more opportunity for young players next season.

“I’m going to get back at it (off-ice training) in a couple of weeks,” said Schroeder. “Obviously, I can’t do some of the upper-body stuff, but I’ll be able to get the legs going.”

He added that a time frame for getting back on skates is still up in the air.

Schroeder said the shoulder has bothered him for a few years, and decided to get it done.

“It’s fine to play with, but it’s kind of annoying more than anything,” he said. “It was just something we decided to get done.

“Sometimes, if you had one arm out and you’re going for a poke check and you get hit weird, it would kind of come out, so that was kind of a problem. It didn’t happen very often, but we made the decision to go ahead (with surgery).”

Schroeder, a small (5-foot-8, 175 pounds) centre with great wheels and good offensive instincts, got his first taste of NHL action this season, getting the call-up from the minors early in the shortened season.

He had a great start, saw time on the power play and the second, third and fourth lines, but tailed off and was returned to the minors in early April. In 31 games, Schroeder had three goals and nine points.

Schroeder said he saw with interest Gillis’ comments about a Canucks’ reset with an emphasis on youth next season. He believes this season’s experience can only help his chances.

“That’s encouraging,” he said. “I got a taste of it last year. It was a great experience.

“As a player, I learned a lot about what it takes to play in that top six or top nine. I learned what I have to bring every night and that’s part of the challenge of growing into an NHL player. I want to continue to grow as a player and come to camp and show them that I belong there.”

[Drouin]

Hope he gets a better chance next season with the cap going down

[CanuckRow]

Not helping his chances on cracking the top six or even third line centre. He needed this off season to be a player that makes a difference offensively. Although, he did look solid defensively when he played last year. He may be added to the list of first rounders traded by Gillis.

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Hope he gets a better chance next season with the cap going down

[TheRussianRocket.]

Just brings him down that much more as a youngster trying to prove himself at NHL level...hope he recovers and gets back at it.

[MJDDawg]

Yikes!

Missing a summer of training will really hurt his chances of being here next season. Once he does get back, I hope he can take the year to hone his game under Arniel as the number one centre for the Utica Whatchmacallits.

[elvis15]

Kind of old news after Gillis told reporters during his coaching announcement back on May 22.

[etsen3]

Damn, must suck. He probably wanted to work hard over the summer and earn a bigger role next year and now it will be harder to do that.

[TOMapleLaughs]

Useless.

[DeNiro]

Useless.

[Boudrias]

Schroeder has met the challenge of his physical limits his whole hockey career. I wish him the best but obviously the odds are stacked against him. Again this is not something new to him. He has exceptional on ice vision. I wish his FO % was better but that might be experience related as well. If he was over 50% in the FO circle his opportunity would be increased. I hate to say it but who would you invest time in between Schroeder and Guance?

[Industrious1]

Tough break for Schroeder. He struggled at the NHL level and this certainly isn't going to help his situation..especially as a center.

Looking more and more like his opportunity (such as it was) has come and gone because of how the League seems to be restructuring itself with tighter checking and less calls.

Still love for him to light it up but the hope is fading.

[Avicii]

I guess you'll be eating your words again next season.

[Barry_Wilkins]

I hate to say it but who would you invest time in between Schroeder and Guance?

[SamJamIam]

I guess you'll be eating your words again next season.

[Apples]

Hopes he recovers fast. Our 3rd line center is opened for him if his healthy

[Sergei Shirokov]

He has been utterly useless to the Vancouver Canucks so far in his career?

Don't see anything significant he's done for our organization. Could say that about most prospects, but yes, he has been pretty useless.

His stint in the NHL this year was nothing more than sub-par.

[Robongo]

Damn that sucks he needed to get stronger and a bit bigger and that's obviously gonna be really tough to accomplish now ..

[WiDeN]

He has been utterly useless to the Vancouver Canucks so far in his career?

Don't see anything significant he's done for our organization. Could say that about most prospects, but yes, he has been pretty useless.

His stint in the NHL this year was nothing more than sub-par.

[mbal23]

Shoulder labrum surgery has put Jordan Schroeder on an uncertain timeline for a September Canucks training camp that boasts unprecedented opportunity for younger players.

But Schroeder, 22, who had the procedure on his left shoulder on May 21 in Minneapolis, says he’s confident he’ll be ready to challenge for an NHL job at camp.

“I’ve got a workout plan set up for the summer that will enable me to be on track and ready for camp,” Schroder, the Canucks’ 2009 first-round pick (22nd overall), said from his Minneapolis-area home on Tuesday.

But Schroeder also said there is no definite time frame yet on when the shoulder will be 100 per cent.

That’s a concern, with training camp less than four months away, and Canucks GM Mike Gillis saying there will be significantly more opportunity for young players next season.

“I’m going to get back at it (off-ice training) in a couple of weeks,” said Schroeder. “Obviously, I can’t do some of the upper-body stuff, but I’ll be able to get the legs going.”

He added that a time frame for getting back on skates is still up in the air.

Schroeder said the shoulder has bothered him for a few years, and decided to get it done.

“It’s fine to play with, but it’s kind of annoying more than anything,” he said. “It was just something we decided to get done.

“Sometimes, if you had one arm out and you’re going for a poke check and you get hit weird, it would kind of come out, so that was kind of a problem. It didn’t happen very often, but we made the decision to go ahead (with surgery).”

Schroeder, a small (5-foot-8, 175 pounds) centre with great wheels and good offensive instincts, got his first taste of NHL action this season, getting the call-up from the minors early in the shortened season.

He had a great start, saw time on the power play and the second, third and fourth lines, but tailed off and was returned to the minors in early April. In 31 games, Schroeder had three goals and nine points.

Schroeder said he saw with interest Gillis’ comments about a Canucks’ reset with an emphasis on youth next season. He believes this season’s experience can only help his chances.

“That’s encouraging,” he said. “I got a taste of it last year. It was a great experience.

“As a player, I learned a lot about what it takes to play in that top six or top nine. I learned what I have to bring every night and that’s part of the challenge of growing into an NHL player. I want to continue to grow as a player and come to camp and show them that I belong there.”