Canucks’ Brisebois, Blues’ Fabbri Placed on Waivers | NHL News

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Canucks Place Brisebois on Waivers, Blues Move Fabbri

The Vancouver Canucks have placed defenseman Guillaume Brisebois on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Canucks.

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that D Guillaume Brisebois has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Abbotsford (AHL).

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks)

Brisebois, 28, has not appeared in any games this season at either the NHL or AHL level.

Brisebois’ NHL Career

Over 30 career NHL games, all with Vancouver, Brisebois has recorded one goal and two assists. He was originally drafted by the Canucks in the third round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Brisebois is currently under contract with the Canucks for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, carrying a cap hit of $775,000.

Blues Place Fabbri on Waivers

In a separate move, the St. Louis Blues placed veteran forward Robby Fabbri on waivers Sunday.

Fabbri, 30, has played in 15 games this season, registering one goal and three assists. He has also recorded one goal and one assist in three AHL games with the Charlotte Checkers.

The move comes as the Blues activated forward Robert Thomas from injured reserve, necessitating a roster adjustment.

Fabbri’s NHL Experience

Fabbri has amassed 107 goals and 113 assists over 457 career NHL games with the Blues, Detroit Red Wings, and Anaheim Ducks. He was a member of the Blues team that won the Stanley Cup in 2019.

Like Brisebois, Fabbri is also on a one-year, $775,000 contract.

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FAQ

  • Why were Brisebois and Fabbri placed on waivers? Both players were placed on waivers for the purpose of being assigned to their respective AHL affiliates.
  • What is a two-way contract? A two-way contract allows a player to earn different salaries depending on whether they are playing in the NHL or the AHL.
  • How many games has Brisebois played in the NHL? Brisebois has played in 30 career NHL games.

These roster moves indicate both teams are evaluating their depth and making adjustments as the season progresses. The waiver process allows other teams to claim the players, potentially altering their future paths.

Did you understand? Guillaume Brisebois helped Abbotsford capture the Calder Cup in 2025.

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