Flu Bug Wreaks Havoc on Vancouver Canucks - Emergency Call-Up Issued!

The Vancouver Canucks are dealing with a flu outbreak that has forced the team to recall goalie Arturs Silovs, along with defensemen Mark Friedman and Max Sasson, and forward Aatu Raty from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Abbotsford.

The Canucks are experiencing a flu bug that has hit several players, including goalie Kevin Lankinen and blueliner Derek Forbort, who are both currently out due to illness.

This recent development on the health front has left the Canucks in a tough spot, prompting the emergency recall of four players from Abbotsford.

Silovs has had an impressive performance in the AHL so far this season, with impressive save percentages that could potentially help the Canucks avoid any significant damage to their lineup in Lankinen's absence.

Mark Friedman, a defenseman who has played for the Canucks in the past, has been a valuable asset on Abbotsford's blue line, putting up decent numbers and helping his team stay competitive in a tough AHL East division.

Forward Aatu Raty, the Canucks' second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, is having a strong first season in North America with Abbotsford. He's shown that he's more than ready for the NHL, and could be an unexpected bonus for Vancouver.

Max Sasson, a 26-year-old defenseman, is making his second trip to the NHL, having previously played for the Arizona Coyotes. With his solid defensive play and ability to read the game, Sasson makes an interesting case for sticking around with the Canucks for a bit longer.

For the Canucks, these call-ups will likely be essential to surviving this current wave of illnesses. And with their Abbotsford affiliate having put up an impressive season so far, the talent pool seems ready to support them through tough times like these.