Hamonic (not injury related) was loaned to AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic isn't fully vaccinated, so he won't go on the Canucks' upcoming three-game road trip to avoid having to quarantine upon the team's return to Canada. As such, it wouldn't be surprising to see Hamonic back with the big club prior to next Wednesday's clash with Colorado.

Hamonic (not injury related) will not go on the Canucks' upcoming three-game road trip, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's nothing physically wrong with Hamonic, who may be assigned to AHL Abbotsford while the Canucks make stops in in Colorado, Vegas and Anaheim. The 31-year-old began the season attending to a personal matter, but the Canucks have offered no details as to why Hamonic won't be available for the next three games.

Hamonic produced an assist in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic set up Brock Boeser's goal late in the first period. The assist was Hamonic's first point in two contests this year. The 31-year-old was away from the Canucks to attend to a personal matter early in the season, but he should function as a top-four defenseman once he's up to speed. He hasn't topped the 20-point mark since 2015-16, but Hamonic could provide a boost to fantasy managers in need of blocked shots.

Hamonic was promoted from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic will be joining the Canucks for the first time this season after not reporting to training camp while taking a leave of absence from the club. After a brief stint in the minors, it seems Hamonic will jump up to the NHL. Hamonic played in just 38 games last year but should return to being a regular in Vancouver's lineup moving forward.

Hamonic has returned from his personal leave and will report to AHL Abbotsford in the coming days.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic will presumably practice with Abbotsford and get up to speed after missing training camp and the first two weeks of the season. The 31-year-old will likely need some time before he's an option for the big club, where he'd eventually be in line for a defense-first role in the top four.

Hamonic (personal) was given a temporary leave of absence by Vancouver on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic's leave of absence will provide the Canucks with some salary-cap relief without requiring the team to officially suspend him. Per the release, Vancouver won't be making any further comment on this issue, so Hamonic should be considered out indefinitely until further notice.

Hamonic (personal) was designated for waivers Sunday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drance adds that Hamonic has a real chance of being sent to AHL Abbotsford if he clears waivers. The veteran defenseman didn't participate in training camp due to a personal matter, which -- coupled with his waiver designation -- makes his immediate NHL future seem murky, at best.

Hamonic did not opt out of the 2021-22 season but remains away from the team for personal reasons. General manager Jim Benning told reporters, "We've received confirmation that Travis Hamonic will not be opting out this season. He remains at home, dealing with some personal matters."

EDGE Analysis

At this point, Hamonic is unlikely to play in the season opener versus Edmonton on Oct. 13 with no clear indication when he might be back with the team. In the meantime, both Tucker Poolman and Luke Schenn figure to see upticks in ice time and could take on bigger roles at the onset of the campaign.

Despite an earlier report that suggested otherwise, Hamonic (undisclosed) will be available for the start of Vancouver's training camp, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamonic is set to return to a top-four role with the Canucks after signing a two-year, $6 million contract this offseason. The 31-year-old blueliner picked up 10 points while averaging 19:22 of ice time through 38 games with Vancouver last season.

Hamonic is not expected to be available for the start of training camp despite being listed on the team's roster, freelance Canucks beat writer Irfaan Gaffar reports.

EDGE Analysis

The reason for Hamonic's absence was not released by the team as of yet, nor is there any indication whether this will carry over into the start of the season. The 31-year-old blueliner signed a new two-year deal with the club in the offseason and was expected to feature in the top four alongside Oliver Ekman-Larsson. If Hamonic misses significant time, it would like mean increased minutes for Tucker Poolman or Luke Schenn.