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Canucks' Lekkerimaki out for season after successful surgery
- Lekkerimäki is out for the season after a successful surgery, per Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin.
- Lekkerimäki spent most of the season with the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks and posted 13 goals, 20 points in 21 games.
- He had limited NHL action earlier, with 13 games and two goals plus one assist this season.
- Lekkerimäki was Vancouver's 15th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from Sweden.
- He is expected to be ready for the 2026-27 training camp in September.
- The injury occurred after he broke camp with Vancouver and was later assigned to the AHL upon return.
- Lekkerimäki logged limited NHL ice time before the Olympic break this season.
- The Canucks’ announcement confirms the season-ending surgery and future recovery plan.
- Lekkerimäki's performance this season included 13 goals, 20 points in 21 AHL games.
- The news centers on the Canucks' player development and scramble for 2026-27 readiness.
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