DEREK FORBORT NEWS

Shifts to IR Forbort (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Forbort hasn't played since Nov. 2 and is out indefinitely. He has one assist, three shots on net and five blocked shots while being limited to four appearances this season. Noah Juulsen and Vincent Desharnais have been in and out of the lineup during Forbort's absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Facing extended absence Forbort is expected to be sidelined for weeks, possibly as long as a month, due to a knee injury, Freelance reporter Irfaan Gaffar reports Wednesday.

Impact Due to a personal matter and his knee problem, Forbort has played in just one of the Canucks' last eight contests. Now, the veteran blueliner is slated to miss as much as a month of action. Given his timeline, it wouldn't be a shock to see the Minnesota native placed on long-term injured reserve in the coming days. Erik Brannstrom should see the bulk of the minutes on the third pairing in Forbort's absence, though Noah Juulsen could also be in the mix.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated Forbort (undisclosed) won't be available to play Tuesday against Anaheim and is being evaluated for an injury, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Forbort left Monday's practice early in some discomfort. He has one assist, three shots on goal, five blocked shots and one hit in four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Forbort (personal) is ready to rejoin the Canucks, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reported Thursday.

Impact Forbort has been away from the Canucks for the last week. The defenseman has missed the last three games and has one assist in three appearances this season. Vancouver sent Erik Brannstrom to the AHL earlier in the day and Forbort is expected to take his place in the lineup when Pittsburgh comes to town Saturday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Forbort has left the Canucks for personal reasons, the team announced Thursday.

Impact Forbort will likely miss the remainder of Vancouver's road trip, keeping him out the next three games. In his stead, VIncent Desharnais should step into the lineup on the third pairing while Erik Brannstrom has been elevated from the minors in order to provide blue-line depth if needed.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Collects assist Friday Forbort logged an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact Forbort set up a Teddy Blueger tally in the second period. The 32-year-old Forbort signed a one-year deal with the Canucks in July after playing for the Bruins over the last three seasons. He was limited to four assists in 35 regular-season contests in 2023-24, and he spent two stints on long-term injured reserve with undisclosed ailments. The defenseman will fill a third-pairing role for the Canucks, and given his failure to earn a 20-point season so far in his career, he will have very minimal fantasy value.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pens one-year deal Forbort inked a one-year, $1.5 million contract with Vancouver on Monday.

Impact Forbort played in just 35 regular-season games for the Bruins last season in which he tallied zero goals, four assists and 22 shots. The blueliner was more productive in terms of defensive stats, putting up 65 blocks and 68 hits. Still, given his lack of offensive upside, Forbort likely won't be on the radar of too many fantasy players heading into the 2024-25 campaign.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from LTIR Forbort (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Forbort sat out the final 20 games of the regular season and Boston's first three playoff contests. He will be an option to play in Game 4 against Toronto on Saturday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he served as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old blueliner earned four assists, 22 shots on goal, 65 blocked shots and 68 hits in 35 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play in Game 3 Forbort (undisclosed) likely won't be an option for Game 3 against Toronto on Wednesday, per Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe.

Impact Forbort, who is day-to-day, is still listed on long-term injured reserve. He will travel with the team to Toronto, so a return to action for Game 4 on Saturday could be a possibility. Andrew Peeke (finger) is week-to-week after being injured in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs, which could lead to Parker Wotherspoon or Mason Loheri getting into Wednesday's lineup.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Forbort (undisclosed) will not be in action versus Toronto on Monday but will travel with the team for Games 3 and 4, Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Forbort was just brought back up from a conditioning stint in the minors, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him being slowly reintegrated into the team. Even once fully up to speed, the veteran defenseman is far from a lock for the lineup, though Andrew Peeke is the most likely candidate to be dropped in favor of Forbort.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from conditioning stint Forbort (undisclosed) was called up from his conditioning stint with AHL Providence on Monday, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reports.

Impact Forbort saw action in a pair of AHL contests while with Providence, his first time suiting up in the minors since 2019-20. With the 32-year-old blueliner back on the NHL roster, he could get into a playoff game for the Bruins, though it seems unlikely coach Jim Montgomery will want to change anything up ahead of the Game 2 considering the Bruins won 5-1 in the first contest.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Forbort (undisclosed) will be reevaluated after Game 1 against the Leafs on Saturday, Ty Anderson 98.5 The Sports Hub reports.

Impact Forbort is currently with AHL Providence on a conditioning assignment and could be in the lineup against AHL Springfield on Friday. Barring any setbacks, the blueliner could link back up with Boston ahead of a Game 2 matchup, perhaps challenging Andrew Peeke for a spot in the lineup.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL Providence Forbort (undisclosed) was sent to AHL Providence on an LTI conditioning loan Tuesday.

Impact Forbort has been sent down to the AHL in hopes of establishing that he's fully healthy and ready to suit up for Boston in the playoffs. The 32-year-old has registered four assists and 22 shots on goal in 35 top-level games played this season. If he's able to return for the NHL playoffs, he'll likely serve as a bottom-pairing option as his usage this year suggests he'll only see third-pairing minutes and likely won't be in the lineup every game.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

On long-term injured reserve Forbort (undisclosed) will be placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, per Matt Porter of The Boston Globe.

Impact Forbort's move to LTIR can be retroactive to when he last played Saturday. He will consequently be eligible to be activated ahead of Boston's game against Florida on March 26. Forbort has four assists, 68 hits and 65 blocks in 35 appearances in 2023-24.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Forbort is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and will not be in the lineup versus Toronto on Thursday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Impact Forbort has missed four of the last five games and was considered a healthy scratch. He has four assists in 35 games this season. He has been the seventh defenseman of late, so there will be no lineup changes against the Maple Leafs.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Forbort will sit as a healthy scratch for a second straight contest Thursday versus Vegas.

Impact Forbort is in coach Jim Montgomery's dog house after missing a team meeting prior to Monday's game versus Seattle. The 31-year-old blueliner has managed just four helpers through 34 contests this season, so there's no reason for fantasy managers to track whether or not he's in Boston's lineup on a nightly basis.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Forbort missed a team meeting and won't be in the lineup against Seattle on Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

Impact Forbort has yet to register a point in 14 games since returning from a long-term injury, so his absence Monday is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Still, the Duluth native does register plenty of hits and blocks, so he could offer some value in certain formats. With Forbort out, Kevin Shattenkirk will rejoin the blue line.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Forbort (undisclosed) will return to action Tuesday against the Flames, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.

Impact Forbort will replace Parker Wotherspoon in the lineup following a one-game absence. The 31-year-old Forbort has contributed four assists, 15 shots on goal, 44 blocked shots and 38 hits over 24 contests this campaign.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Forbort (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus Philadelphia.

Impact Forbort has gone scoreless in four games since returning from a 20-game IR stint. It's unclear if it's the same injury that's keeping him sidelined Saturday, but the 31-year-old blueliner will look to return on Feb. 6 versus the Flames following the All-Star break. The 31-year-old Forbort has four assists and a plus-12 rating through 24 games this year. Kevin Shattenkirk is expected to rejoin the Bruins' lineup in his absence.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returning vs. Montreal Forbort (undisclosed) is expected to return Saturday against the Canadiens, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.

Impact After missing 20 games, Forbort appears ready to go Saturday. It's a significant boost for Boston's blueline, with Brandon Carlo expected back as well. The 31-year-old Forbort had four assists, 29 hits and 35 blocked shots in 20 games this season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Might return Saturday Forbort (undisclosed) may be available for Saturday's clash with Montreal, Joe Haggerty of Bruins' Substack reports.

Impact Forbort looks poised to return from a 20-game absence due to his undisclosed injury, though he hasn't been officially confirmed in the lineup and will need to be activated off IR before he can suit up. If the blueliner does play versus the Habs, it will likely mean a return to AHL Providence for Parker Wotherspoon, especially if fellow defenseman Brandon Carlo (upper body) is also given the all-clear.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Is week-to-week Forbort (undisclosed) has resumed skating and is now regarded as "week-to-week," coach Jim Montgomery told Conor Ryan of The Boston Globe on Thursday.

Impact Forbort hasn't played since Dec. 3 because of the injury. He has four assists, 29 hits and 35 blocks in 20 outings in 2023-24.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on long-term injured reserve The Bruins put Forbort (undisclosed) on long-term injured reserve Thursday, per Conor Ryan of Boston.com.

Impact Forbort saw a regular shift versus Columbus on Sunday, the last time the Bruins played. He has four assists, 35 blocked shots, 29 hits and 15 PIM in 20 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Bruins recalled defenseman Mason Lohrei from AHL Providence.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Forbort (lower body) is expected to play Thursday versus the Islanders, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.

Impact Forbort missed three straight games due to his lower-body injury. He has two assists in eight contests this season. Forbort is projected to play on the third pairing alongside Kevin Shattenkirk on Thursday. Parker Wotherspoon is set to serve as a healthy scratch after playing in Boston's previous three outings.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will take warmups Forbort (lower body) could return against the Islanders on Thursday as long as he comes through warmups without issue, Joe Haggerty of Bruins' Substack reports.

Impact Forbort looks set to return to the lineup following a three-game stint on the shelf due to his lower-body issue. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran defender was stuck in a four-game pointless streak during which he recorded six shots, six blocks and five hits while averaging 19:40 of ice time. If Forbort suits up versus New York, Parker Wotherspoon is the most likely candidate to be scratched.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE