Virtanen was reassigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen was a healthy scratch in the Canucks' last two contests and will head back to the minors for now. Through 10 NHL games this year, the 20-year-old has managed just one assist and 13 shots on goal. The winger's demotion could be temporary unless the team is preparing to take Jayson Megna (undisclosed) off injured reserve or promote a different minor leaguer as they are below the 23-man roster limit.