TEDDY BLUEGER NEWS

Deposits empty-netter Blueger scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added four hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Blueger scored for the first time in nearly a month -- his previous goal was Oct. 17 versus the Panthers. While he hasn't been finishing very well, the Latvian forward has earned three helpers over his last six outings. For the season, he's at three goals, six assists, 19 shots on net, 25 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 16 appearances. Blueger continues to offer steady depth scoring from the third line, and he's on pace to top the 30-point mark for the first time in his career if he can stay healthy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sends helper Thursday Blueger managed an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Blueger has three helpers over his last five outings. The 30-year-old center is playing in a third-line role, offering a bit of depth scoring in addition to his usual physical play and defense. This season, he's at eight points, 17 shots on net, 21 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 15 contests.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in loss Blueger managed an assist and two hits in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Blueger has two helpers over his last three outings, an improvement on the three-game slump that came before. The defensive forward is up to seven points, 13 shots on net, 19 hits, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating over 13 contests. Blueger likely can't sustain a 40-point pace for the full season, but he could help fantasy managers in deep formats who want to rack up hits without hurting their offensive output.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper in win Blueger notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Blueger ended a three-game point drought when he helped out on a Danton Heinen tally late in the third period. Considering he's exclusively filled a bottom-six role with minimal power-play time, Blueger has done well with six points over 11 contests. The Latvian center has added 11 shots on net, 15 hits, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating. He'll have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats if he can continue on a career-best scoring pace, though he rarely stands out in any one area.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Teddy Blueger Discusses his Early Success with Danton Heinen and Kiefer Sherwood | Vancouver Canucks Teddy Blueger signed a two-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks back in June and he is once again finding a home in this team's lineup....

NOVEMBER 1 • NHL.COM

Hands out helper in win Blueger logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Blueger has quietly assembled a four-game point streak, earning a goal and three assists in that span. The 30-year-old is playing well in a bottom-six role, though he sees minimal power-play time, which makes it tough to see him keeping his offense going much longer. He's at five points, nine shots on net, nine hits, seven PIM and a plus-2 rating over seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, fight in overtime win Blueger scored a goal, added three hits and logged five PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact Blueger opened the scoring in the first period, though the Panthers responded just 11 seconds later. In the second, Blueger fought Uvis Balinskis, marking the first time two Latvians have fought each other in NHL history, per Patrick Johnston of The Province. Blueger has two goals, five shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating over four contests while filling a bottom-six role to begin the season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal in shootout loss Blueger scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact Blueger missed most of the preseason while recovering from a lower-body procedure. It took him just two games to get on the scoresheet, doing so with a second-period tally Friday. The 30-year-old has added four shots on net and three hits, showcasing his skill as a physical bottom-six center. Blueger should be a fixture in the lineup this season, though he's unlikely to score enough to help most fantasy managers.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Blueger (lower body) will play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Oilers, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact Blueger appears set to get some preseason action after missing a large portion of training camp. The 30-year-old forward is projected to play in a fourth-line role to begin 2024-25, though he could move up to the third line at times if injuries impact the Canucks' center depth.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

PRACTICE | Teddy Blueger | Vancouver Canucks Teddy Blueger speaks to the media.

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

Not ready to return Blueger (lower body) won't return versus the Flames on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Blueger has been skating in practices in a non-contact jersey. The 30-year-old forward's status for Opening Night remains up in the air, though he should be good to go if he's cleared to play in either of the last two preseason games for Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Friday's game Blueger (lower body) will not be an option for Friday's road exhibition contest against Seattle.

Impact Blueger is progressing in his recovery from lower-body surgery, but it remains to be seen if the Latvia native will see any preseason action. The 30-year-old has been skating in a non-contact jersey, a positive sign in regards to nearing a return. Blueger will play a key role within Vancouver's bottom-six forward group when healthy. The left-shot forward has collected 126 points in 336 career regular-season outings.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Blueger will not take part in Tuesday's preseason contest against Seattle, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

Impact Blueger will have to wait to play in the preseason as he is still working his way back from lower-body surgery. The 30-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Canucks in June, and he'll be an important piece in the bottom six once he's ready to return. The left-shot forward notched 28 points in 68 games with Vancouver in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Skates Friday Blueger (lower body) skated with teammates while wearing a non-contact jersey Friday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact Blueger is recovering from a lower-body surgery and missed Thursday's practice as a result. While there are still steps he'll need to take before playing in games, getting on the ice is a positive move in that direction. He had six goals and 28 points in 68 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from minor surgery Blueger is recovering from a lower-body surgery and won't participate in the Canucks' first day of on-ice practice Thursday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Impact It doesn't appear Blueger will miss much time while recovering, but he will be out of action to begin camp. He may be brought along slowly, but the 30-year-old center is a near lock to feature on a regular basis in a bottom-six role once he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks agree to two-year extension with F Teddy Blueger The Vancouver Canucks agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million extension with forward Teddy Blueger, the team announced Wednesday.Blueger matched...

JUNE 27 • KANSASCITY.COM

Canucks bring Teddy Blueger back for two more years Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced the agreement on Wednesday, which comes with a $1.8 million cap hit

JUNE 27 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks sign forward Teddy Blueger to two-year contract Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced the agreement on Wednesday, which comes with a $1.8 million cap hit

JUNE 26 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks sign Teddy Blueger to two-year contract Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced the agreement on Wednesday, which comes with a $1.8 million cap hit

JUNE 26 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Canucks Agree to Terms with Forward Teddy Blueger on a Two-Year Contract | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Teddy Blueg...

JUNE 26 • NHL.COM

Staying with Vancouver Blueger signed a two-year, $3.6 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

Impact Blueger was set to be a free agent Monday, but instead he'll return to the Canucks on a new deal. The 29-year-old matched his career high with 28 points in 68 contests in 2023-24, playing primarily in a third-line role. Given Vancouver's ample center depth, that's likely where Blueger will slot for 2024-25, pending any other additions up front. He'll also feature prominently on the team's penalty kill.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: How Teddy Blueger learned the thrill of Stanley Cup chase 'Emotions will be high, but when you’ve seen it and been around it, that definitely helps.' — Blueger on playoff experience with Vegas

APRIL 26 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Pockets helper in win Blueger generated an assist and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Predators in Game 1.

Impact Blueger set up Dakota Joshua's empty-netter to help secure the comeback win. Blueger matched his career high with 28 points over 68 appearances this season, playing mainly in a bottom-six role. The 29-year-old center added 97 shots on net, 98 hits and a plus-4 rating. He's mostly in the lineup for his defensive work, but Blueger can chip in his fair share of supporting offense as well.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks: How Teddy Blueger learned the thrill of Stanley Cup chase 'Emotions will be high, but when you’ve seen it and been around it, that definitely helps.' — Blueger on playoff experience with Vegas

APRIL 21 • THEPROVINCE.COM