Canucks' Vrbata leaves game injured after ending goalless drought
Vancouver Canucks forward Radim Vrbata's trade value was definitely on the rise Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche as he ended a 14-game goalless drought in front of a number of league scouts, but his night took a turn for the worst during the third period.
The pending free agent took an awkward fall while being pursued by defenseman Tyson Barrie in the corner, and the 34-year-old immediately left the game and limped to the dressing room.
Vrbata takes an awkward fall and leaves the game.#Canucks lead 3-0 with 12:46 to play. pic.twitter.com/ONMlJnv0wL
- Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) February 22, 2016
The team has yet to give any update on the winger's condition, but Canucks fans are clearly worried about the status of one of their team's most valuable trade assets ahead of the trade deadline.
Vrbata injured. No. His trade value was sky rocketing.
- Desai87 (@VasimDesai) February 22, 2016
Radim Vrbata getting injured a week before the deadline is so #Canucks
- Ryan Biech (@ryanbiech) February 22, 2016
Only one more thing for #Canucks fans to hope happens tonight...
- Omar A (@omarcanuck) February 22, 2016
(that Vrbata's ok)
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