The 
Vancouver Canucks get an important center back just before tonight's game against the 
New York Rangers: Filip Chytil is activated from injured reserve and expected back tonight.
Chytil back after five games
Chytil missed the Canucks' last five games, all losses, with a shoulder injury. He was hurt October 29 against the 
San Jose Sharks, when defenseman Darnell Nurse hit him into the boards. The Canucks placed him on injured reserve the next day. It is not Chytil's first absence this season: an upper-body injury suffered in preseason cost him the first eight games. The 27-year-old center has two assists in seven games this season.
Brisebois takes his place on injured reserve
In the corresponding move, defenseman Guillaume Brisebois goes on injured reserve, retroactive to November 9, with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt Monday in the 3-1 loss to the 
Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old has one assist in six games this season. He will be eligible to return early next week.
What it means for your pool
Chytil can go back in your lineup tonight if you had him on your bench. He is still a depth center, useful in pools that roster several centers or reward faceoffs. Brisebois can come off your roster without a second thought, his offensive contribution is minimal.
Sources
The facts in this article come from TSN, Sportsnet, Daily Faceoff and Pro Hockey Rumors.