Friedman was placed on waivers by Vancouver on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman will be reassigned to AHL Abbotsford assuming he clears waivers. Even if the blueliner was kept on the roster, it would likely be as the seventh or eighth defenseman with the veteran serving primarily as a healthy scratch. If there is an injury in the future, Friedman should be atop the list of potential call-ups, though he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value even at the NHL level.

Friedman inked a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after completing his two-year, $1.55 million deal. He had an assist, 21 PIM, 33 hits and 35 blocks in 23 regular-season games with Vancouver in 2023-24. The 28-year-old blueliner might start the 2024-25 campaign as the Canucks' seventh defenseman.

Friedman was a healthy scratch during Tuesday's win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries to the Canucks' blue line resulted in Friedman seeing game action after being scratched for eight straight contests. The return of Carson Soucy (hand) likely means Friedman will be right back to the press box against Vegas on Thursday. Friedman has one point in 21 games this year.

Friedman was recalled from his conditioning loan with AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman had one goal and three assists in four games with Vancouver's top minor-league affiliate during his conditioning stint. He is projected to serve as an extra Monday against Chicago after Carson Soucy (hand) was injured in Saturday's 6-4 win over Toronto. Noah Juulsen is expected to replace Soucy in the lineup versus the Blackhawks.

Friedman was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on a conditioning assignment Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Freidman hasn't cracked the lineup since Nov. 30 against the Golden Knights, a stretch of 20 games as a healthy scratch. Abbotsford has a back-to-back against AHL Ontario on Tuesday and Wednesday, which would give Friedman two games before needing to be back in Vancouver for Thursday's clash with Arizona, though he could be left in the minors longer.

Friedman (upper body) is in Friday's lineup against Seattle, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman left Wednesday's game against the Avalanche but won't miss any additional time with the injury. The 27-year-old has just one assist through 15 games this season.

Friedman was struck up high by a puck in Wednesday's game versus the Avalanche and won't finish the contest.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman may have been knocked out cold on the play, which makes the decision to keep him out of the third period reasonable. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the Canucks can provide another update.

Friedman notched an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Friedman's first point in seven outings since he was traded from the Penguins to the Canucks. The 27-year-old defenseman has stabilized the Vancouver defense, providing a physical presence in a bottom-four role. In addition to the helper, he had seven hits, 12 blocked shots, nine PIM and a plus-4 rating.

Friedman was elevated from AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman's promotion shouldn't come as a huge surprise after the team went out and acquired him from the Penguins on Tuesday. Even with the promotion, Friedman is far from a lock to break into the lineup but he should be capable of challenging Noah Juulsen for a spot.

Vancouver acquired Friedman and Ty Glover from Pittsburgh on Tuesday in exchange for Jack Rathbone and Karel Plasek.

EDGE Analysis

Friedman hasn't picked up a point in two AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season. He has four goals, eight assists and 49 PIM in 65 career NHL appearances.