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Derek Forbort News

Forbort will be a healthy scratch vs. St. Louis on Monday.

Victor Mancini will draw into Vancouver's lineup on Monday against the St. Louis Blues, resulting in Forbort being a healthy scratch. Through two games this season, the 33-year-old Forbort is averaging 13:56 time-on-ice, recording four blocks and two hits.

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Vancouver has signed Derek Forbort to a one-year, $2 million contract extension.

Vancouver's General Manager Patrik Allvin announced Tuesday that the team had signed Derek Forbort to a one-year, $2 million contract extension. The 33-year-old will look to build off his first season in Vancouver in 2024-25, which saw him appear in only 54 games due to injury but put up two goals, 11 points and 45 penalty minutes.

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Forbort (undisclosed) will play in Washington on Wednesday.

Forbort is battling an undisclosed ailment and was a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old Forbort is averaging 18:08, recording three points (0G / 3A), 16 blocks, and 11 hits in 13 games this season.

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Forbort (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Washington on Wednesday.

Forbort is battling an undisclosed ailment and could miss Wednesday's contest against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old Forbort is averaging 18:08, recording three points (0G / 3A), 16 blocks, and 11 hits in 13 games this season.

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Forbort (lower-body) is expected to return vs. Florida on Thursday.

Forbort has not played since November 4th and will finally return to the lineup on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. The 32-year-old Forbort has one point (0G / 1A) while averaging 16:30 time-on-ice through four games this season.

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Forbort (lower-body) took part in Vancouver's game-day skate but is not ready to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

Forbort is nearing a return to the lineup, not playing since November 4th, but will miss at least one more game. The 32-year-old Forbort has one point (0G / 1A) while averaging 16:30 time-on-ice through four games this season.

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Forbort (lower-body) is expected to be out week-to-week.

Forbort played 15:18 time-on-ice in the Canucks' previous game, returning from a six-game absence due to personal reasons, but has suffered a lower-body injury that will keep him out of the lineup for the foreseeable future. The 32-year-old Forbort has one point (0G / 1A) while averaging 16:30 time-on-ice through four games this season.

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Forbort (lower-body) is being evaluated after missing practice on Tuesday.

Forbort played 15:18 time-on-ice in the Canucks' previous game, returning from a six-game absence due to personal reasons, but has suffered a lower-body injury and will likely not play on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Forbort has one point (0G / 1A) while averaging 16:30 time-on-ice through four games this season.

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Forbort (personal) has a chance to return on Saturday in San Jose.

Forbort has missed the last six games, replaced by Erik Brannstrom, while he has been away from the team for personal reasons. In three games this season, the 32-year-old Forbort has one point (0G / 1A), five blocks, and one hit.

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The Canucks have signed Derek Forbort to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million.

Vancouver added to its defensive depth as it signed journeyman defenseman Derek Forbort to a one-year, $1,500,000 contract. The 32-year-old found himself in and out of Boston's lineup in 2023-24 but had four assists, 17 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus in 35 games played.

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