DEREK FORBORT NEWS

Rare power-play assist in win Forbort notched a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Predators.

Impact Forbort doesn't typically receive power-play time, but he was out there late in the third period while the Predators had their net empty chasing an equalizing tally. Forbort helped out on Pius Suter's empty-netter to seal the win. The 32-year-old Forbort snapped a 12-game point drought and now has four helpers, 19 shots on net, 35 blocked shots, 19 PIM, 16 hits and a minus-6 rating over 24 appearances this season.

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Expected to play Wednesday Forbort (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Capitals, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Impact Forbort was labeled a game-time decision but does not appear to be at risk of missing a contest with the issue. The 32-year-old blueliner should be able to take on a little less ice time now that Quinn Hughes is back in action. Forbort has three assists and 16 blocked shots over 13 appearances this season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Forbort will be a game-time decision against the Capitals on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Forbort missed two months of the season due to injuries and illness, so it's not clear if this is a recurrence of one of his previous maladies or a new issue. If the veteran blueliner does miss out, Erik Brannstrom figures to step into the lineup in his stead, though Guillaume Brisebois could also be an option. For his part, Forbort has managed just three points in 13 contests, so his potential absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Produces helper Thursday Forbort notched an assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kraken.

Impact Forbort has two helpers over his last three games. The 32-year-old defenseman is gaining responsibility while Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) and Filip Hronek (lower body) are out, though Forbort is unlikely to turn into a dynamic scorer. For the season, the Minnesota native has three assists, six shots on net, 14 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a minus-2 rating over 11 outings.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in overtime loss Forbort provided an assist and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Impact Forbort played a season-high 20:07 of ice time since the Canucks were without the services of Quinn Hughes (undisclosed). The helper was Forbort's second through nine contests this season. He's added six shots on net, seven hits, 11 blocked shots and eight PIM while typically seeing third-pairing minutes. He may be in for a larger role as long as Hughes is out.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Thursday Forbort (illness) is set to play Thursday versus the Golden Knights.

Impact Forbort will draw into the lineup for Erik Brannstrom on the third pairing. The 32-year-old Forbort missed three games due to the illness, which followed a lengthy absence due to a knee injury. He has one assist and six blocked shots over five games this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Forbort (illness) will miss Wednesday's game against Utah.

Impact Forbort might be able to return Thursday versus Vegas, according to coach Rick Tocchet. The 32-year-old defenseman has one assist, one hit and six blocks in five appearances in 2024-25. When Forbort eventually draws into the lineup, it will likely be as part of the third pairing.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Avs Forbort (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Colorado on Monday, per Canucks Insider.

Impact Forbort has appeared in just two of the Cancuks' last 26 contests while dealing with various injuries and illnesses. Even when healthy, the 32-year-old blueliner shouldn't be expected to produce offensively considering he's never reached the 20-point threshold in his career.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Forbort (illness) won't be in the lineup against Boston on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact Forbort was absent from the morning skate and will miss at least one game. He has one assist, three shots on goal, six blocked shots and one hit in five appearances this season. Erik Brannstrom will replace Forbort in Saturday's lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Thursday Forbort (knee) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play against Florida on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Forbort hasn't been in the lineup since Nov. 2. He has an assist, a hit and five blocks in four appearances in 2024-25. Noah Juulsen is projected to be a healthy scratch due to Forbort's return.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting regular sweater Forbort (knee) practiced in a regular jersey Tuesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact It was the first time Forbort was able to ditch the non-contact jersey, so he should probably be considered a doubt to face the Blues on Tuesday but could be back in action sooner rather than later. Even once cleared to play, the veteran defenseman is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and may have to serve as a healthy scratch periodically.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE