Vancouver Canucks Confirm Roster Transaction with Newly Acquired Defenseman Victor Mancini

The Canucks have seen most of the return from the J.T Miller deal in game action already with Filip Chytil, Marcus Pettersson, and Drew O'Connor each having played 5 games - the latter two acquired using the first round pick sent over from the Rangers - but they've yet to see defense prospect Victor Mancini in the NHL.

The Canucks made space on the roster for Mancini's call up by moving Thatcher Demko to injured reserve, the 29 year old's bad luck continues as he's considered week-to-week with a lower body injury.

Mancini has played 5 games with Abbotsford since being acquired and while he's been on the NHL roster, has yet to make his debut with the team.

He has however played 15 games this season with his former club, the New York Rangers, posting a goal and 4 assists.

While it's unclear at this time if Mancini is going to debut, the Canucks are in the second half of a back to back and it makes sense that they may want to get some fresh legs into the lineup, and Mancini was scratched by Abbotsford last night.

With Quinn Hughes still injured and not expected to play, the Canucks only have 6 other healthy defensemen on the roster along with Mancini

Those that have watched the 22 year old since coming to the Canucks have been impressed with his play.

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