Sutter (groin) has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to suit up for Saturday's game in San Jose, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter has missed 13 games with his groin injury, last suiting up on Nov. 12. The 30-year-old New York native has five goals and eight points in 19 games this season.

Sutter (groin) said he is healthy and may play in Saturday's game against the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

There's no guarantee that Sutter will be inserted into Saturday's lineup, but it's a positive sign that he's ready to go. The veteran forward's next step will be to get activated from IR. Sutter has five goals and eight points through 19 games this year, and he's expected to return to a bottom-six role if he's in.

Sutter (groin) won't play Thursday against the Hurricanes, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter told reporters that he believes he's ready to play Thursday morning, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the veteran pivot rejoin the lineup Saturday against San Jose. Once he's given the all-clear, the 6-foot-3 American will return to a bottom-six role and a spot on Vancouver's second power-play unit.

Sutter (groin) believes he's ready to play, but he'll officially be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup with Carolina, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Confirmation on Sutter's status likely won't surface until the Canucks take the ice for pregame warmups, but all signs currently point to the veteran pivot making his return to the lineup following a 12-game absence. If he's cleared to play as expected, the 6-foot-3 American will slot into a bottom-six role and a spot on Vancouver's second man-advantage unit against the Hurricanes.

Sutter (groin) won't play in Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter looks like he's getting back to full speed after taking line rushes in practice, but the Canucks are exercising caution for the 30-year-old who will miss his 12th straight game. His return appears imminent, though, but he'll need to be activated from IR before cracking the lineup.

Sutter (groin) practiced Monday and could suit up in Tuesday's game against the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter hasn't played since Nov. 12, but it's a positive sign that he rotated on the fourth line during Monday's line rushes. The 30-year-old has posted five goals and eight points while averaging 14:42 of ice time over 19 games, so he isn't typically a fourth-line player. However, a bottom-line placement may be a way to ease him back into the lineup. We'll likely have a better grasp on Sutter's status following Tuesday's morning skate.

Sutter (groin) was not among the mentioned lineup changes Saturday versus the Sabres, suggesting he will remain sidelined for the contest, Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears Sutter will miss another contest despite being mentioned among the candidates to return to action. The team will activate him from injured reserve ahead of his return, which doesn't sound to be too far off at this point.

Sutter (groin) could slot back into the lineup versus Buffalo on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter was sidelined for the previous 10 contests due to his groin problem, but it appears that could come to an end Saturday. The Canucks could be dressing a drastically different lineup if Michael Ferland (concussion) and Jay Beagle (lower body) are also given the green light to play.

Sutter (groin) remains without a timetable for his return to the lineup.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter is currently traveling with the Canucks for their road trip and practiced Tuesday, but he won't be an option for Wednesday's matchup with Pittsburgh. Once he's given the green light, the 30-year-old American should return to a bottom-six role and a spot on Vancouver's second power-play unit.

Sutter (groin) is unable to play Monday against the Flyers and will be re-evaluated Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sutter rejoined the club Monday, so if Tuesday's evaluation goes well, he should be able to play Wednesday against the Penguins. Through 19 games, Sutter has five goals and three assists, and he'll add important depth up the middle behind Elias Pettersson and Bo Horvat.