Canucks Call Up Ty Mueller Ahead of Match Against Avalanche

The Vancouver Canucks have made a strategic roster adjustment ahead of their matchup against the Colorado Avalanche, announcing the call-up of forward Ty Mueller from the AHL. This move comes just hours after the Abbotsford Canucks confirmed the signing of forward Braden Birnie to a professional try-out agreement.

Mueller has been a consistent contributor for the Abbotsford Canucks this season, participating in 59 of their 66 games. He has tallied 16 goals and 19 assists, often playing in a top-six role as a center. His performance has placed him second on the team in points, trailing only Nils Åman, who has registered 37 points (6 goals, 31 assists).

This isn’t Mueller’s first experience in the NHL; he made his debut for the Canucks on April 12, 2025, facing the Minnesota Wild. He went on to play one additional game against the San Jose Sharks before returning to Abbotsford to assist in their Calder Cup pursuit.

Mueller’s call-up follows the news that Evander Kane will be sidelined for tonight’s game. Kane has been managing an injury during recent contests but notably played in his 1000th career NHL game on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights.

The Canucks will face off against the Avalanche tonight at 5:30 PM PT, with their next game set for tomorrow against the Minnesota Wild at 5:00 PM PT. Meanwhile, Abbotsford is preparing for a home back-to-back series this weekend, marking their final stretch of home games for the 2025–26 season.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.