Zack Kassian News
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Vancouver Canucks
Kassian returns to play in bottom six.
Kassian was called-up today and Bill Sweatt was sent down. Kassian will play on the Canucks third line with Maxim Lapierre and Nicklas Jensen. He played in the AHL after being sent down, so the Canucks are giving him another chance.
April 4, 2013, 2:32 p.m.
#Canucks have sent winger Zack Kassian to #Wolves for conditioning stint.
Kassian has missed eight of the last nine games with a back injury. He has not been fantasy worthy since being taken off the Sedin's line early in the season.
March 31, 2013, 1:55 p.m.
#canucks Zack Kassian a game time decision but he was out early for morning skate and then stayed out late. My guess: no line-up changes.
Kassian has missed the Canucks last five games with a back injury. It doesn't sound like he will return tonight, but monitor his status prior to puck-drop to be sure.
March 30, 2013, 3:15 p.m.
Kassian remains day-to-day, but is very close to returning.
Kassian has missed the Canucks last four games with a back injury. He could be available for the Canucks game on Saturday.
March 28, 2013, 2:44 p.m.
AV: Kassian remains day-to-day. He skated on his own today.
Kassian will miss his fourth straight game tonight and his sixth out of the last seven with a back injury.
March 26, 2013, 2:46 p.m.
The Canucks flew off to Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon without forward Zack Kassian.
Kassian, who re-injured a sore back in a fight with the Blues’ Chris Stewart early in Tuesday’s 3-2 win. The Canucks had an extra forward (Andrew Ebbett) for Tuesday’s game, but with Kassian out and if Sestito can’t play the team would need to recall a forward from the Chicago Wolves farm club.
March 21, 2013, 12:52 p.m.
#Canucks forward Zack Kassian is back from back injury tonight against #Blues
Kassian will return to the Canucks lineup after missing their last two games because of a back injury. After a hot start to the season when he was playing with the Sedins, Kassian has struggled to get on the stat sheet lately. He has five goals and three assists in 26 games this season.
March 19, 2013, 2:06 p.m.
Kassian (back) still day-to-day.
Kassian will not play tonight vs. the Wild. This will be the second game in a row that he has missed. Jordan Schroeder has been recalled.
March 18, 2013, 2:47 p.m.
#Canucks AV: one change, Kassian (back tweak) will not play.
Kassian will miss his first game of the season with a back issue. Tom Sestito will draw into the lineup for Kassian.
March 16, 2013, 2:14 p.m.
Kassian with Twins in line drills.
If Kassian plays with the Sedin twins it gives him a significant boost in fantasy value. He would provide some toughness and protection for the twins, but he is no slouch when it comes to scoring. Keep an eye on him, if he starts with the Sedin's he is worth an add.
Jan. 17, 2013, 2:14 p.m.
AV: Kassian is "close". Took part in full team practice today with contact. #Canucks
Kassian should be an option to play on the fourth line during this series.
April 9, 2012, 2:59 p.m.
Kassian listed day-to-day with upper body injury. Might be ribs.
Kassian likely misses a game or two in order to be 100 percent for the playoffs. He has a goal and three points with 31 PIM in 17 games.
April 4, 2012, 3:16 p.m.
Weise-Malhotra-Kassian
Kassian moves back down to the fourth line. The gritty winger has a goal and an assist with 31 PIM in 14 games.
March 30, 2012, 1:53 p.m.
Canucks Lines: Raymond-Henrik-Kassian
Kassian gets another look on the top line. The rookie has a goal and an assist with 29 PIM in 10 games with the Canucks.
March 22, 2012, 6:33 p.m.
Malhotra-Lapierre-Kassian on 4th.
Kassian gets a demotion to the fourth line after playing on the second briefly. He has a goal and an assist in four games with the Canucks.
March 8, 2012, 3:18 p.m.
