Brandon Sutter: Given 6-8 week timetable

Sutter (jaw) is expected to miss between 6-to-8 weeks following successful surgery on his jaw.

Analysis:

Sutter's impact has been minimal (nine points in 20 games) this season due to injury, and the newest issue could wind up costing him the remainder of the regular season if it's closer to eight weeks than six. The Canucks had been used to playing without him, but his absence will likely result in more lineup appearances for Adam Cracknell and the newly-recalled Alex Friesen.