Mikheyev (knee) was moved from the regular injured reserve to the long-term injured reserve list Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev isn't expected to play again this season, and this move will provide the Canucks with some additional cap flexibility. He's in the first season of a four-year, $19 million contract. Mikheyev had 13 goals and 28 points in 46 contests in 2022-23 before his campaign ended.

Mikheyev was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev is set to undergo ACL surgery in the near future, so this move simply frees up a roster spot for the Canucks. If they need cap space later in the season, he may eventually be moved to long-term injured reserve.

Mikheyev will undergo ACL surgery and has been shut down for the season, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev had been playing through the injury since he was initially hurt during the preseason. He scored a goal in Friday's win over Columbus, giving him 13 goals and 28 points through 46 games this season. The 28-year-old winger should be ready for training camp but more information on his specific timeline will be available at a later time.

Mikheyev posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev ended a four-game point drought with the helper. He's picked up five assists during a 13-game goal drought, despite holding onto a top-six role during the slump. The 28-year-old has 27 points through 44 contests this season -- barring injury, he should set a new career high. He's added 88 shots and a plus-4 rating.

Mikheyev notched two assists, including one on the power play, and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev set up Andrei Kuzmenko's first of two goals and Brock Boeser's go-ahead tally. Those markers were the book-ends of a three-goal rally in a span of 2:33 during the second period. Mikheyev has two multi-point efforts over his last five outings, but he has no points in the other three games in that span. The 28-year-old winger is up to 12 goals, 12 helpers, three power-play points, 71 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 35 appearances.

Mikheyev scored a goal on three shots, supplied three assists and went plus-5 in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks' line of Bo Horvat, Mikheyev, and Brock Boeser shredded the Sharks for four goals and 11 points in a thorough win. This was by far Mikheyev's best game as a Canuck. He's scored six times and added three helpers in his last nine games, and he's up to 12 tallies, 10 helpers, 63 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 31 outings overall.

Mikheyev found the back of the net in Vancouver's 5-2 win against Edmonton on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev's marker came at 17:19 of the third period. It was his 11th goal and 18th point in 30 games this season. He was had been a little quiet going into the contest, providing a goal and no assists in his previous five games.

Mikheyev scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev tied the game at 1-1 in the second period, but the Blues' Nathan Walker answered just 38 seconds later. Through eight games in December, Mikheyev has four goals and 18 shots on net with little else to show for on his stat line. The 28-year-old winger is up to 10 tallies, 17 points, 56 shots and a plus-5 rating through 28 contests. His presence in the top six will maintain a fair amount of fantasy value, but he's only picked up two power-play points and none while shorthanded this season while adding next to nothing in physicality.

Mikheyev scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev scored in the second period to give the Canucks a 4-3 lead. The winger has three goals and his last two games. He's up to nine tallies, 16 points, 49 shots and a plus-5 rating through 24 contests as a fixture in the Canucks' top six.

Mikheyev scored a pair of goals on four shots in Monday's 7-6 overtime win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Mikheyev scored the Canucks' second and fourth goals, with the latter tying the game at 4-4 in the third period. The 28-year-old had been held off the scoresheet in the last three games before this strong effort. He's generally been a good fit on the Canucks' second line with eight goals, seven assists, 47 shots and a plus-5 rating through 23 appearances.