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3 Canucks with great opportunities to seize in Filip Chytil’s absence

Tonight, the Vancouver Canucks return home to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. The matchup will mark the Canucks’ 16th game of the season, and their ninth game of the season without centre Filip Chytil. Chytil was…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:30 PM
3 Canucks with great opportunities to seize in Filip Chytil’s absence
Key Things to Know
  • David Quadrelli argues Marco Rossi, Jacob Quillan, and Max Sasson must seize opportunities during Filip Chytil's injury absence.
  • Canucks center Filip Chytil re-aggravated an injury on Thursday in San Jose and was ruled out.
  • Marco Rossi's average ice time dropped to 13:31 over his last five games amid a slow start.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil re-aggravated an injury against the San Jose Sharks, ruling him out for Saturday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Writer David Quadrelli highlights Marco Rossi, Jacob Quillan, and Max Sasson as three players who have prime opportunities to step up and earn larger roles during Chytil's absence under head coach Manny Malhotra.

Quadrelli notes that Rossi and Sasson have both experienced declining ice time recently and need to prove their value with increased minutes. Additionally, Quillan was recently recalled from AHL Abbotsford after being acquired from Toronto, presenting him with a prompt opportunity to make an impact against his former club.

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