21-year-old Vasily Podkolzin, Vancouver Canucks' 2019 first-round pick, is called up from AHL to prove worth as NHL forward before trade deadline.

21-year-old Vasily Podkolzin, the Vancouver Canucks' 2019 first-round pick, has been called up from the AHL to prove his worth as an NHL forward with just three games remaining before the trade deadline. With 15 goals and 28 points in 44 games for Abbotsford, Podkolzin has struggled with confidence and adapting to the team's system, but has shown progress in the AHL. This opportunity may be his last chance to demonstrate his capabilities and secure a spot in the Canucks' top-six group.

March 03, 2024
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