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Joseph LaBate
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EDM· Sat Nov 7Game preview →2025-26 season (his most recent)
- GP
- 1
- G
- 0
- A
- 0
- PTS
- 0
- +/-
- -1
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 2
- TOI/G
- 9:30
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21 | @PIT | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 9:30 | 6 | 2 |
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| Mar 6 | @FLA | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 4 | @TBL | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:00 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar 1 | vs DET | W 5-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 10:24 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb 27 | @DET | W 5-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 9:48 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb 25 | vs DAL | W 6-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | vs CHI | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 0 | 7:18 | 3 | 1 |
Latest news
LaBate scored twice in AHL Abbotsford's 7-3 loss to Henderson on Sunday.
LaBate has a pair of two-goal games for Abbotsford this year, but he has added just one assist in the other seven contests. The Canucks' NHL roster has been crushed by injuries early on, and that has in turn weakened Abbotsford's roster as well. LaBate made one appearance during a week-long stint with Vancouver in October, but it's unclear if he'll be considered for another call-up if the Canucks' injury woes don't fade.
RotoWire via ESPN · Nov 3
LaBate has been assigned to AHL Abbotsford by the Canucks, the team announced Sunday.
The 32-year-old played in one game during his NHL stint, registering two shots on goal during 9:32 of ice time Oct. 21 against the Penguins. LaBate will return to the AHL, where he has two goals and one assist in four games so far.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 26
LaBate was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.
LaBate was sent to the minors ahead of the regular season, but he'll rejoin the NHL club to help fill in after Jonathan Lekkerimaki (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday. LaBate made six regular-season appearances for the Blue Jackets last year, recording an assist, 14 hits, 11 blocked shots and 10 PIM while averaging 9:06 of ice time.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 20
LaBate scored two goals in AHL Abbotsford's 4-2 win over Henderson on Saturday.
LaBate is a journeyman forward, and that journey has come full circle in British Columbia. He was drafted in the fourth round in 2011 by the Canucks, and he's back with the organization to provide veteran depth for the farm team. LaBate had just 21 points in 51 regular-season outings for AHL Cleveland in 2024-25, though he also picked up an assist in six outings with the Blue Jackets after an eight-year gap between NHL appearances. Given the Canucks' mediocre forward depth in the NHL, LaBate could get a call-up this season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 12
LaBate was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Monday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.
LaBate was unable to secure a spot on Vancouver's Opening Night roster after signing a two-way contract with the team in July. He made 51 regular-season appearances for AHL Cleveland last year, and he recorded eight goals, 13 assists and 81 PIM. If he clears waivers, he'll presumably head back to the AHL for the start of the regular season.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 29