Canucks shut down Gudbranson ahead of shoulder surgery
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The Vancouver Canucks removed blue-liner Erik Gudbranson from the active roster Wednesday, with the 26-year-old set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery.
Gudbranson was removed from the #Canucks active roster today to undergo upcoming shoulder surgery. pic.twitter.com/ioOx6Fkts8
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 14, 2018
Gudbranson suited up in 52 games this season, notching five points and averaging 18:25 per contest.
He signed a three-year, $12-million extension with the club in February.