Though no one in the organization will confirm it, various media outlets are reporting that Chris Tanev, Vancouver's most consistent blue liner this season, has suffered a broken thumb and will be out of action at least until the league starts up it's post-Olympics schedule.
When questioned about the media speculation, Canuck's assistant coach and interim head coach Mike Sullivan was less than forthcoming, his reply a simple and stern, "No."
The Canucks, already down first line centerman Henrik Sedin, have lost three of their last four and have a record of just 4-8-2 since the calendar flipped to the new year, so the truth of the injury, whatever it is, could not come at a worse time, particularly considering that the Canucks start a five-game road trip on Friday night in Winnipeg...
...a protracted roadie that features games against the top four heavyweights in the Atlantic Division, with stops in Detroit, Boston, Montreal and finishing up their pre-Olympic's schedule in Toronto.
Sullivan may not have to confirm the severity of Tanev's injury, as their roster movement speaks volumes.
General manager Michael Gillis announced that the team has recalled defenseman Frank Corrado from AHL Utica, who has a plus-one rating in six games with the Canucks this season.
http://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/01/slumping-canucks-lose-tanev-to-broken.html
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