Keith Ballard News
Defense
Vancouver Canucks
Keith Ballard says he will play forward tonight vs Ducks.
Ballard who missed Tuesday's game with a back injury will return to the lineup tonight but as a forward. He played forward earlier in the season when the Canucks did not have enough active forwards. He will replace Tom Sestito on the fourth line.
April 25, 2013, 2:24 p.m.
Ballard will not play tomorrow.
Ballard will miss his second straight game tomorrow with a back injury.
April 24, 2013, 4:37 p.m.
AV says Ballard is day-to-day just like Tanev and Bieksa. #Canucks
Ballard is out tonight with a back issue. Frank Corrado will make his NHL debut in Ballard's place tonight.
April 22, 2013, 2:27 p.m.
#canucks Ryan Kesler and Keith Ballard both return to line-up tonight versus #coyotes.
Ballard missed the Canucks last five games with a foot injury. He will be back in the lineup tonight, he will replace Cam Barker. He has just two assists in 27 games this season.
April 8, 2013, 2:24 p.m.
AV says Ballard has a minor fracture to his foot (last game). He could play but will be given a few days if rest. #Canucks
Ballard had played forward for the Canucks last two games because they only had 11 healthy forwards. Steve Pinizzotto returns to the lineup tonight giving Ballard a chance to rest his foot.
March 28, 2013, 2:32 p.m.
#canucks Keith Ballard is probable for tonight versus #wild. Cam Barker will sit if Ballard plays.
Ballard missed the Canucks last two games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he will be back in the lineup tonight. Ballard has one assist in 20 games this season.
March 10, 2013, 1:01 p.m.
Ballard and Bieksa out. Alberts and Barker in. Yes, that will be the third pairing.
Ballard re-entered the Canucks lineup on Tuesday but suffered a charley-horse that will cause him to miss tonight's game vs. Columbus. Andrew Alberts will enter the lineup for the injured Ballard.
March 7, 2013, 1:11 p.m.
Ballard won't play tomorrow but will travel with team. Still a while away from returning, it seems. Said needs more practices.
Ballard is progressing but no firm return date. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
April 4, 2012, 3:15 p.m.
#Canucks D-man Keith Ballard (concussion) also says continuing to make progress, feeling good, but no contact and no timeline on return.
Ballard still has no timetable for his return is progressing. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
March 31, 2012, 2:33 p.m.
Ebbett and Ballard not ready to play yet.
Ballard still has no timetable for his return is progressing. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
March 27, 2012, 4:11 p.m.
Ballard out there with his teammates at practice.
Ballard has no timetable for his return but skating is a good sign. The veteran remains an outside shot at returning this season.
March 26, 2012, 2 p.m.
#canucks Keith Ballard, who is recovering from a concussion, was put through a fairly rigorous skate this morning.
Ballard still has no timetable for his return is progressing. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
March 17, 2012, 1:25 p.m.
AV: Ballard continuing to go through protocol, day-by-day.
Ballard is not expected to play for a very long time. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
March 14, 2012, 2:56 p.m.
On VAN, Ballard has concussion. He's not close. Best bet he's maybe OK for playoffs. Won't play before then. No cap in playoffs #TradeCentre
Ballard is not expected to play for a very long time. He scored a goal and seven points in 47 games.
Feb. 25, 2012, 2:09 p.m.
Ballard not with team RT @burrdon: #TSN saying Ballard looking to get back in lineup tonight and is questionable... Any truth to that??
Sounds like Ballard will be out an indefinite amount of time. He has a goal and seven points in 47 games.
Feb. 23, 2012, 12:35 p.m.
