
Ben Hutton News





Balisy, 25, is a former sixth round pick of the Predators (No.170 in 2011) but has been with the Panthers organization for a few years. The American-born winger has 45 points (17G / 28A) in 76 games with the Thunderbirds last season and has picked up two goals in eight contests this season. With Connor Brickley doubtful for Saturday’s game, look for Balisy to make his NHL debut.

Hutton missed Saturday’s game with what was believed to be mumps, but he was misdiagnosed. Hutton is feeling better and will suit up tonight vs. the Red Wings. He comes into Tuesday with four goals and 11 assists (15 points) in 50 games this season.

Hutton has been sidelined by a fracture in his hand since January 6th, but will be back in tonight in Nashville. Hutton has collected 11 points (4G / 7A) in 41 games so far this season. Philip Larsen will be the healthy scratch with Hutton returning.

Hutton will miss his fifth consecutive game on Tuesday and will miss at least three weeks. With Hutton out until at least early-February, look for Alex Biega to remain in the lineup going forward.

Hutton was held out of Saturday’s game in Calgary and head coach Willie Desjardins said that Hutton will be “out for a bit.” The Canucks had to play with five defenseman on Saturday, so expect them to recalled someone before Tuesday’s game.


