Title: Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Derek Forbort Leaves Team for Personal Reasons
In a recent announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have confirmed that their veteran defenseman, Derek Forbort, will be leaving the team for an unspecified amount of time due to personal reasons. The 32-year-old player signed a one-year deal with the Canucks over the offseason and was set to earn $1.5 million during his tenure. After just three games, Forbort has been removed from the lineup and no further details have been given regarding his unexpected leave or return timeline. In his place, the Canucks have recalled defenseman Erik Brannstrom from their American Hockey League Affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.