Yesterday, the Vancouver Canucks practiced at 8 Rinks in Burnaby. Head coach Travis Green was made available to reporters outside the arena where he confirmed that both Oscar Fantenberg and Brock Boeser are in concussion protocol.
Both players were on the receiving end of some questionable hits. Fantenberg was sandwiched between two Senators’ forwards, and Boeser was shoved from behind headfirst into the boards. Both were fairly ugly plays. You can watch the Boeser hit here, and the Fantenberg hit here.
Boeser was playing in just his second game of the preseason, and after missing training camp, these games were crucial for Boeser to ensure he’s in game shape by the time opening night comes around.