The Vancouver Canucks will be getting a boost to their blueline, as defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been activated off injured-reserve. Joseph has been on the Canucks' IR since March 3. Joseph has missed Vancouver's past eight games due to an upper-body injury sustained on March 2 against the Dallas Stars. Earlier this week, Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote had noted that the defenceman could be back as soon as this weekend, though Joseph is not part of his team's lineup against the St. Louis Blues today. Joseph, who will be a restricted free-agent come the end of this season, was signed by the Canucks during the 2025 off-season. He has a goal and four assists in 24 games played so far this season and has averaged 13:18 minutes per game. Vancouver will resume their current home stand with a game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night at 7:00 pm PT. Dec 30, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (7) during a stop in play against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a3775af1-7c1f-4730-a57f-119f237e5869.jpeg] Dec 30, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (7) during a stop in play against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: 'Let The Game Come To Me, & Just Be Confident In Myself': Canucks Defenceman Victor Mancini Remains Focused On Showing He Belongs In The NHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/let-the-game-come-to-me-just-be-confident-in-myself-canucks-defenceman-victor-mancini-remains-focused-on-showing-he-belongs-in-the-nhl] Canucks Sign Defenceman Victor Mancini To Two-Year Contract Extension [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-sign-defenceman-victor-mancini-to-two-year-contract-extension] Six-Game March Home Stand Filled With Positives And Negatives For The Abbotsford Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/six-game-march-home-stand-filled-with-positives-and-negatives-for-the-abbotsford-canucks#google_vignette] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*if85lf*_ga*MjAzNzYwNzU2Ny4xNzczNDI1NzEw*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NzM0MjU3MDkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzM0MzA3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e8fcbd2a-00d4-44e7-a97e-c75e06e21d70.jpeg] The Hockey News
