Cole McWard - NHL News & Rumors

Sent to AHL McWard was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Impact McWard was called up by the Canucks on Thursday, but he didn't appear in any games and will head back to the minors a day later. Even if he rejoins Vancouver at some point later this year, it seems unlikely that he'll play a significant role.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Vancouver McWard was recalled by the Canucks on Thursday.

Impact McWard was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, and he's logged a goal and six points over 21 appearances at AHL Abbotsford to begin the year. He's made just six appearances in the NHL over the last two seasons, but he'll be available to provide additional depth after Filip Hronek (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Thursday.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL McWard (lower body) was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

Impact McWard had been recovering from an injury for most of training camp, but his return to the minors indicates that he could return to action soon. He supplied four goals and 17 points in 57 regular-season outings with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday McWard (lower body) isn't expected to play Saturday against Calgary, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact McWard's next opportunity to get into a game will come Monday versus Edmonton. He had four goals and 17 points in 57 regular-season appearances with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday McWard (lower body) isn't expected to be in the lineup Friday versus Seattle.

Impact McWard had four goals and 17 points in 57 contests with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24. He's likely to open the campaign in the minors, provided the 23-year-old is healthy enough to do so.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday McWard (lower body) will not be in the lineup to face Seattle on Tuesday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

Impact McWard has just six games of NHL experience under his belt, including one game last year in which he posted no significant stats in 9:05 of ice time. At this point, McWard will almost certainly be heading down to AHL Abbotsford to open the season once he is given the all-clear from his lower-body injury.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday McWard (lower body) will not be in the lineup to face Seattle on Tuesday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

Impact McWard has just six contests of NHL experience under his belt, including one game last year in which he posted no significant stats in 9:05 of ice time. At this point, McWard will almost certainly be heading down to AHL Abbotsford to open the season once he is given the all-clear from his lower-body injury.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out to begin main camp McWard is recovering from a lower-body surgery and won't be on the ice Thursday when the Canucks begin training camp, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Impact First news of McWard's injury surfaced when he was ruled out of rookie games last week. His surgery was to address a nagging injury that bothered him in 2023-24. McWard hasn't been ruled out of preseason games yet, but he'll be starting the year slowly while finishing his recovery.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury McWard won't play in rookie games for the Canucks while recovering from a minor injury, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

Impact McWard's injury was described as minor and a nagging injury from last season. The defenseman had 17 points in 57 games with AHL Abbotsford in his first full professional season. He's got six NHL games to his name, but there's no guarantee he'll begin 2024-25 with the big club, especially if his injury costs him preseason action.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal McWard inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Thursday.

Impact McWard had the option to become a restricted free agent in July after completing his entry-level deal. The 23-year-old had four goals and 17 points in 57 regular-season games with AHL Abbotsford in 2023-24. McWard has also provided a goal across six career contests with Vancouver.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to AHL McWard was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Impact McWard made his NHL season debut Tuesday, registering a shot in 9:05 of ice time. At the AHL level, he has a goal and four points in 15 contests with Abbotsford this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors McWard was called up by Vancouver on Friday.

Impact McWard has a goal and four points in 15 games with AHL Abbotsford this season. The 22-year-old defenseman provided a goal in five outings with Vancouver in 2022-23.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors McWard was loaned to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Impact McWard had one goal in five games with Vancouver last season after picking up 21 points in 39 appearances for Ohio State University during his sophomore campaign in 2022-23. He could be back with the big club before the start of the regular season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PRACTICE | Cole McWard | Vancouver Canucks Cole McWard speaks to media post-practice.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NHL.COM

Canucks: So, Cole McWard could be a thing The rookie is lining up next to the Canucks' captain again Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

PRACTICE | Cole McWard | Vancouver Canucks Cole McWard speaks following Tuesday's practice at UBC.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 10, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

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APRIL 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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