Edmonton has released Virtanen from his professional tryout agreement, according to Darren Dreger of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen is a veteran of 317 career NHL games, but didn't play in North America last season. Instead, he recorded nine goals and 16 points in 36 KHL games. In 2020-21, he had five goals and no assists in 38 contests with Vancouver.

Virtanen secured a professional tryout agreement from Edmonton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Despite previous reports to the contrary, it seems Virtanen and the Oilers were able to come to an agreement on a tryout before training camps kick off. Whether Virtanen can secure a permanent deal is far from guaranteed and he may have to accept a two-way contract that would likely involve some time in the minors. Still, the sixth-overall pick has 317 games of NHL experience in which he has racked up 100 points, including 55 goals, and should offer some offensive upside if he makes the Opening Night roster.

Virtanen agreed to terms on a one-year contract with KHL club Spartak Moscow on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Since being selected by Vancouver with the sixth overall pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, Virtanen spent the past six seasons playing for the club in which he tallied 100 points in 317 contests. At just 25 years of age, this may not be the last we've seen of Virtanen in the NHL, especially if he can put together a solid season playing in the KHL.

The Canucks placed Virtanen (indefinite leave) on unconditional waivers Sunday for the purposes of buying him out, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Once Virtanen clears waivers, he will be bought out by the Canucks. The 24-year-old had one more season remaining on his deal. Virtanen had just five goals in 38 games this past season and was eventually placed on indefinite leave after being accused of sexual assault allegations, causing him to miss the final 12 games of the year.

Virtanen has been placed on leave by the Canucks following allegations of off-ice misconduct.

EDGE Analysis

Per Glacier Media, the allegations pertain to sexual misconduct that reportedly occurred in 2017. For now, Virtanen will be on leave for what sounds like an indefinite period while the appropriate investigations take place. The odds of Vancouver making the playoffs are near-nonexistent, so it's safe to assume Virtanen's season is likely over.

Virtanen was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Sunday, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen is expected to skate on Vancouver's third line and second power-play unit Tuesday against Toronto. He's picked up four goals through 32 games this campaign.

Virtanen was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Tuesday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks have 18 players in COVID-19 protocol, and their games have been paused through the weekend. The 24-year-old Virtanen has posted four goals and no assists through 32 games this year.

Virtanen missed Tuesday's practice with a non-COVID-19 illness.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen will be tested accordingly, and it's uncertain whether he'll be available for Wednesday's game against the Flames. The team will likely re-evaluate Virtanen in the morning before making a final decision. The 24-year-old has recorded four points through 34 games this year.

Virtanen scored a goal on his only shot and had two blocks in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Virtanen recorded his first point in the last eight games when he one-timed a J.T. Miller feed past Carey Price, squaring the game at 1-1 just 22 seconds into the second period. After a promising 18-goal, 36-point campaign in 2019-20, Virtanen has followed up with four goals and nary a helper in 30 games this season.

Virtanen scored a pair of goals, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

This was easily Virtanen's best game of the season -- it's just the second time he's gotten on the scoresheet. With Elias Pettersson (upper body) out, J.T. Miller shifted to center and Virtanen got a chance to play on the top line. The 24-year-old Virtanen has just three goals to go with 33 shots on net, 47 hits and 26 PIM through 22 appearances. His best chance of staying in top six once Pettersson returns is to outperform rookie winger Nils Hoglander.