Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek will be out of the lineup for approximately eight weeks, the club announced Tuesday. General manager Patrik Allvin said in a release that Hronek underwent a procedure for a lower-body injury but will not require surgery for a separate upper-body injury.

Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek hasn't played since he was hurt against the Penguins on November 27, and he wont' be back any time soon.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek will be out for approximately eight weeks after undergoing a successful lower-body procedure.

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday afternoon that defenceman Filip Hronek would be out approximately eight weeks after a successful procedure on his lower body.

UPDATE: The Vancouver Canucks have confirmed that defenseman Filip Hronek has undergone a lower body procedure and will be out of the team's lineup for approximately 8 weeks. Read below for our earlier report on Hronek, published by Hockey Feed staff writer Jonathan Larrivee.

Filip Hronek suffered what appeared to be an injury to his right shoulder at the end of the Vancouver Canucks' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 27.

The Canucks squeaked out a 4-3 overtime victory over the Sabres without Hronek, but that was more of a gutsy, bend-but-don’t-break performance that leaned heavily on goaltending rather than a sustainable formula.

Vancouver Canucks’ General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday afternoon that defenceman Filip Hronek will be out for approximately eight weeks after undergoing a successful procedure on his lower body.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says that there is no timeline on a return for defenseman Filip Hronek as he is still being evaluated. Hronek has racked up nine points in 21 games this season while playing on the top defensive unit with Canucks captain,