After revealing that Brock Boeser was dealing with blood clots in his leg yesterday a new report from Frank Seravalli confirms the condition is more severe than originally thought.
The Vancouver Canucks were already expecting to be without leading scorer Brock Boeser for Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers. That shocking announcement was revealed yesterday on social media.
Brock Boeser is OUT for Game 7 vs. the Oilers with a blood clotting issue, per @FriedgeHNIC
His status going forward for the playoffs is unclear, however this is not considered a life-threatening issue.
His status going forward for the playoffs is unclear, however this is not considered a life-threatening issue.
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Today the shocking news continues as Brock Boeser has now been ruled out for the entire Stanley Cup Playoffs due to his blood clots in his leg. According to Frank Seravalli, the decision was made to shut him down for the year.
Sounds like #Canucks Brock Boeser's blood clot developed in his leg, something team medical staff found after Game 6.
He has been placed on blood thinning medication and is not expected to be available to play again this season.
Brutal break for #Canucks' leading goal scorer.
He has been placed on blood thinning medication and is not expected to be available to play again this season.
Brutal break for #Canucks' leading goal scorer.
With a must-win Game 7 tonight, the Vancouver Canucks will go in without one of their top-scoring options. The Canucks have not yet announced who they plan to replace Brock Boeser with. One suggested option has been top prospect and sniper Jonathan Lekkerimaki. If he draws in it would be his first career NHL game.
As the updates on who is coming into the lineup are made public we will pass those notes along to you.
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