SHOCKING NEWS: Canucks Star Set to miss the remaining matches of the season due to…

News that top-line Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser will miss Game 7 due to blood clotting issues hit the hockey world hard on Sunday.

And on the day of a game anticipated to be ferocious, fast and furious, it’s also brought together fans of both the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers in shared respect for Boeser and hope for his recovery. As one Oilers fan put it, “This is bigger than hockey.”The news was first reported by Vancouver hockey commentator Irfaan Gaffar on Sunday afternoon.Boeser is Vancouver’s leading scorer with seven goals and 12 points in 12 games in the 2024 playoffs. He was playing on the top line with J.T. Miller and Pius Suter.

TSN’s Farhan Lalji has now reported the signs and symptoms were there even in Game 6 and worsened overnight. It will be difficult to replace such a player, who not only scores but is counted on to check to players, Lalji said.

Here is some of the reaction in Vancouver, Edmonton and around the NHL:

Brock Boeser will not be available for the Canucks in game seven on Monday. If they advance, his status moving forward is unclear… Yes, it’s a blood clotting issue. Again, this is not career or life-threatening, thankfully. They are going to take it slow and see how Brock progresses.

Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser is expected to miss Game 7 against Edmonton with a blood clotting issue. The exact timeline for his return is unknown, but several sources stressed this, thankfully, is not considered a life-threatening situation.

Vancouver hockey writer Daniel Wagner @passittobulis

Devastating news for Brock Boeser and the Canucks. All that matters now is Boeser’s long-term health.

The Cult of Hockey’s Kurt Leavins @KurtLeavins

Never want to see this, no matter who you cheer for. Hoping for a full recovery for Boeser.

Edmonton sports commentator Dustin Nielson @nielsonTSN1260

Hopefully Boeser is okay, what a huge loss for the Canucks. Certainly could have been a Game 7 hero.

Sportsnet Vancouver commentator Iain MacIntyre @imacSportsnet

Got to admit I read through mentions — and am impressed at the unilateral support for Canuck Brock Boeser. Many Oilers fans sending good wishes to him.