TEDDY BLUEGER NEWS

PRACTICE | Teddy Blueger | Vancouver Canucks Teddy Blueger speaks to the media.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NHL.COM

Puts up helper Blueger notched an assist, two hits and four PIM in Monday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Blueger has a goal and five helpers over his last 10 outings. The 30-year-old continues to produce in a depth role -- he's been on the fourth line officially in recent contests, though his defensive acumen allows him to play a larger role on the ice. For the season, the center is at 16 points, 40 shots on net, 49 hits, 22 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 34 appearances. He's on pace to exceed the 30-point mark for the first time in his career.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Blueger scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Blueger opened the scoring at 8:15 of the first period, but that was all the Canucks could muster against Adin Hill. The 30-year-old Blueger hadn't scored since Nov. 23, a span of 12 games without a goal. During that stretch, he produced four assists while playing in a bottom-six role. The Latvian forward is at five goals, 10 helpers, 38 shots on net, 45 hits, 21 blocked shots and 15 PIM through 32 contests this season, giving him some value in deeper fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple Wednesday Blueger managed an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Utah.

Impact Blueger continues to contribute depth offense, as he has four helpers over his last seven games. He's been officially on the fourth line since J.T. Miller returned from a personal leave of absence, which has had a ripple effect on the Canucks' center depth. Blueger is now at 14 points, 34 shots on net, 45 hits, 20 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 31 outings this season, putting him on pace for a career year.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners two helpers in win Blueger logged two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact Blueger has three helpers over his last four contests to bounce back from a five-game slump. He helped out on goals by Danton Heinen and Carson Soucy in the first period. Blueger dropped to the fourth line Thursday to accommodate the return of center J.T. Miller, but the lopsided nature of this game allowed Blueger to play 16:10. His ice time may be reduced going forward, though he's still a key defensive forward for the Canucks. The 30-year-old has 13 points, 31 shots on net, 39 hits, 13 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 28 appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mom of Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger wins $100,000 in 50/50 draw Teddy Blueger said it was his mom Jana's "first time playing actually. She didn’t now how it worked. My wife had to explain it to her."

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Posts assist in win Blueger notched an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Blueger ended a five-game slump when he set up a Kiefer Sherwood goal in the second period. The helper gave Blueger 11 points through 25 contests this season. He's added 28 shots on net, 35 hits, 14 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 25 appearances. Blueger won't have widespread fantasy appeal, but he chips in a little bit across the board to carry value in formats that reward balanced production.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Blueger scored a goal, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact Blueger scored for the second time in four games, giving the Canucks a 2-1 lead in the second period. The 30-year-old center has done well in a third-line role this season and is likely to see slightly increased responsibilities while J.T. Miller (personal) is away from the team. Blueger is up to four goals, 10 points, 21 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-1 rating over 19 appearances.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter Blueger scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added four hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Blueger scored for the first time in nearly a month -- his previous goal was Oct. 17 versus the Panthers. While he hasn't been finishing very well, the Latvian forward has earned three helpers over his last six outings. For the season, he's at three goals, six assists, 19 shots on net, 25 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 16 appearances. Blueger continues to offer steady depth scoring from the third line, and he's on pace to top the 30-point mark for the first time in his career if he can stay healthy.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends helper Thursday Blueger managed an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Blueger has three helpers over his last five outings. The 30-year-old center is playing in a third-line role, offering a bit of depth scoring in addition to his usual physical play and defense. This season, he's at eight points, 17 shots on net, 21 hits, 11 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 15 contests.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in loss Blueger managed an assist and two hits in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Blueger has two helpers over his last three outings, an improvement on the three-game slump that came before. The defensive forward is up to seven points, 13 shots on net, 19 hits, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating over 13 contests. Blueger likely can't sustain a 40-point pace for the full season, but he could help fantasy managers in deep formats who want to rack up hits without hurting their offensive output.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offers helper in win Blueger notched an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Blueger ended a three-game point drought when he helped out on a Danton Heinen tally late in the third period. Considering he's exclusively filled a bottom-six role with minimal power-play time, Blueger has done well with six points over 11 contests. The Latvian center has added 11 shots on net, 15 hits, nine PIM and a plus-2 rating. He'll have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats if he can continue on a career-best scoring pace, though he rarely stands out in any one area.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Teddy Blueger Discusses his Early Success with Danton Heinen and Kiefer Sherwood | Vancouver Canucks Teddy Blueger signed a two-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks back in June and he is once again finding a home in this team's lineup....

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

Hands out helper in win Blueger logged an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Blueger has quietly assembled a four-game point streak, earning a goal and three assists in that span. The 30-year-old is playing well in a bottom-six role, though he sees minimal power-play time, which makes it tough to see him keeping his offense going much longer. He's at five points, nine shots on net, nine hits, seven PIM and a plus-2 rating over seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, fight in overtime win Blueger scored a goal, added three hits and logged five PIM in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact Blueger opened the scoring in the first period, though the Panthers responded just 11 seconds later. In the second, Blueger fought Uvis Balinskis, marking the first time two Latvians have fought each other in NHL history, per Patrick Johnston of The Province. Blueger has two goals, five shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating over four contests while filling a bottom-six role to begin the season.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal in shootout loss Blueger scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Friday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers.

Impact Blueger missed most of the preseason while recovering from a lower-body procedure. It took him just two games to get on the scoresheet, doing so with a second-period tally Friday. The 30-year-old has added four shots on net and three hits, showcasing his skill as a physical bottom-six center. Blueger should be a fixture in the lineup this season, though he's unlikely to score enough to help most fantasy managers.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Blueger (lower body) will play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Oilers, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact Blueger appears set to get some preseason action after missing a large portion of training camp. The 30-year-old forward is projected to play in a fourth-line role to begin 2024-25, though he could move up to the third line at times if injuries impact the Canucks' center depth.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

PRACTICE | Teddy Blueger | Vancouver Canucks Teddy Blueger speaks to the media.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • NHL.COM

Not ready to return Blueger (lower body) won't return versus the Flames on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact Blueger has been skating in practices in a non-contact jersey. The 30-year-old forward's status for Opening Night remains up in the air, though he should be good to go if he's cleared to play in either of the last two preseason games for Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Friday's game Blueger (lower body) will not be an option for Friday's road exhibition contest against Seattle.

Impact Blueger is progressing in his recovery from lower-body surgery, but it remains to be seen if the Latvia native will see any preseason action. The 30-year-old has been skating in a non-contact jersey, a positive sign in regards to nearing a return. Blueger will play a key role within Vancouver's bottom-six forward group when healthy. The left-shot forward has collected 126 points in 336 career regular-season outings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Blueger will not take part in Tuesday's preseason contest against Seattle, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

Impact Blueger will have to wait to play in the preseason as he is still working his way back from lower-body surgery. The 30-year-old signed a two-year contract with the Canucks in June, and he'll be an important piece in the bottom six once he's ready to return. The left-shot forward notched 28 points in 68 games with Vancouver in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skates Friday Blueger (lower body) skated with teammates while wearing a non-contact jersey Friday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact Blueger is recovering from a lower-body surgery and missed Thursday's practice as a result. While there are still steps he'll need to take before playing in games, getting on the ice is a positive move in that direction. He had six goals and 28 points in 68 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from minor surgery Blueger is recovering from a lower-body surgery and won't participate in the Canucks' first day of on-ice practice Thursday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Impact It doesn't appear Blueger will miss much time while recovering, but he will be out of action to begin camp. He may be brought along slowly, but the 30-year-old center is a near lock to feature on a regular basis in a bottom-six role once he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks agree to two-year extension with F Teddy Blueger The Vancouver Canucks agreed to a two-year, $3.6 million extension with forward Teddy Blueger, the team announced Wednesday.Blueger matched...

JUNE 27, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM