The Hockey News Big Show - Jeremy Swayman Contract Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced today (Oct. 17) that former Boston Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort has left the Pacific Division club for "personal reasons." The Canucks did not provide any other details on the matter and did not specify how long Forbort would specifically be away from the team. Forbort, 32, signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Canucks during this past off-season. This was after the 6-foot-4 defenseman spent the last three seasons with the Bruins. In three games with the Canucks, Forbort has one assist and a minus-1 rating. Derek Forbort [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEwMDUyNTYxODk2NDgyMjcw/usatsi_22669685.jpg] Derek Forbort In 165 games with the Bruins, Forbort had nine goals, 30 points, 307 hits, and a plus-22 rating. RECENT BRUINS NEWS Bruins Sign Interesting Forward To AHL PTO [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-sign-interesting-forward-to-ahl-pto] Bruins Unveil Beautiful New Centennial Jersey [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-unveil-beautiful-new-centennial-jersey-marchand] New Bruins Tough Guy Thriving In Boston [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/new-bruins-tough-guy-thriving-in-boston-zadorov] Bruins Coach Gives Excellent Brad Marchand Update [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-coach-montgomery-gives-excellent-brad-marchand-update] David Pastrnak Gives Big Praise To Bruins Teammate [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/david-pastrnak-gives-big-praise-to-bruins-teammate] Former Bruins Forward Thriving In New Big Role [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-forward-thriving-in-new-big-role-foligno] Former Bruins Defender Hanging Up The Skates [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-defender-hanging-up-the-skates-stralman] New Bruins Forward Having Huge Breakout Year [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/new-bruins-forward-having-huge-breakout-year-mark-kastelic] Bruins Should Try Out New Interesting Line [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-should-try-out-new-interesting-line-matthew-poitras] Bruins Need To See More From Top Prospect [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-need-to-see-much-more-from-top-prospect]