Vancouver Canucks defenseman Erik Gudbranson will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after he was hurt during a Nov. 22 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Gudbranson has five points in 52 games played this season with 35 penalty minutes and a minus seven rating. He signed a three-year contract extension on Feb. 20.
Vancouver currently has eight skaters on the injured reserve.
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Gudbranson was removed from the active roster today to undergo upcoming shoulder surgery.
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