Vancouver Canucks defenceman Derek Forbort has been placed on IR.
The Vancouver Canucks have placed defenceman Derek Forbort on injury reserve. The move is retroactive to October 11, 2025. Forbort will be unable to rejoin the lineup until October 18, which is the minimum amount of time he has to stay on IR.
Forbort has been in the lineup for two of Vancouver's first three games of the 2025-26 season. During his two appearances, the 33-year-old has two hits and four blocked shots. Forbort is also averaging 13:56 a game and has been partnered with Elias Pettersson at even strength.
Last season, Forbort was a key part of the Canucks penalty kill. He averaged 17:06 a night and recorded 77 blocked shots in 54 games. Forbort re-signed with Vancouver this off-season, agreeing to a one-year extension worth $2 million.
The Canucks hit the road for five straight, starting with a matchup against the Dallas Stars. The Stars have started the season 2-0-0 and have scored at least five goals in each of their games. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 pm PT from the American Airlines Center and can be viewed on Sportsnet.
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