Canucks Place Brisebois On IR, Activate Chytil Ahead Of Matchup Against The Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks have announced two roster moves ahead of their Friday night matchup against the New York Rangers. Vancouver has placed defenceman Guillaume Brisebois on IR while activating forward Filip Chytil. Brisebois was placed on IR retroactive to November 9 and will be eligible to return to the lineup early next week. 

Brisebois has dressed in each of the Canucks' last four games. This season, the 29-year-old has played six games, recording one point and averaging 15:25 per night. As of writing, it is unclear what injury Brisebois is dealing with. 

As for Chytil, he returns after missing the last five games with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old has played seven games this season and has recorded two assists. If Chytil plays on Friday, it will be the first time he battles the Rangers since being traded from the organization in 2025. 

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