Canucks: PO Pierre-Olivier Joseph on IR, Victor Mancini Back From Abbotsford

Canucks: PO Pierre-Olivier Joseph on IR, Victor Mancini back from Abbotsford

The move comes after Pierre-Olivier Joseph missed a week of practice with a groin injury.

Scenes from practice: Mancini and Forbort back with Canucks two days before season opener

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Canucks Recall Victor Mancini

12:01 p.m.: Joseph’s landing on IR is indeed the corresponding transaction, the Canucks announced. The placement is backdated to Sep. 30, so he’s eligible to return at any time. 9:48 a.m.: The Canucks are set to recall defenseman Victor Mancini from AHL Abbotsford, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports. The team has since confirmed the move. While he wasn’t on the opening night roster the Canucks submitted yesterday, he will be eligible to play in Vanco…