**Canucks Place Joseph on IR, Recall Mancini from Abbotsford** The Vancouver Canucks have made changes to their opening night roster following an injury to defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Joseph, 26, has been sidelined from practice this week due to a groin injury and was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, retroactive to September 30. Joseph sustained the injury during practice on September 30, according to head coach Adam Foote. He last played in a game against the Edmonton Oilers on September 28. In response to Joseph's injury, the Canucks recalled defenseman Victor Mancini from the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks on Tuesday morning. Mancini had been sent down to Abbotsford on Sunday as part of the team's effort to finalize their 23-man roster. Mancini, 23, is expected to fill a role as the seventh defenseman in the NHL while Joseph is out. He joined the Canucks organization as part of the J.T. Miller trade with the New York Rangers and had a strong playoff performance with Abbotsford last spring. With injuries affecting veteran defensemen Guillaume Brisebois and Jett Woo, Mancini was anticipated to play a significant role for Abbotsford. However, he will now be stepping up to the NHL level. Mancini expressed his determination to make an impact, stating, "It’s all up to me. I just have to enjoy the process and I feel like there’s an offensive upside. I want to build the foundation in my game in the defensive zone and start from there. I want to be that dependable player, who can play in all situations." Abbotsford is set to open its regular season and defend its AHL title on Friday against the Henderson Silver Knights. Joseph can be activated off injured reserve at any time, as players are only required to remain on IR for a minimum of one week. Additionally, defenseman Derek Forbort, who has been dealing with an injury sustained on October 1 in Calgary, returned to practice on Tuesday. The Canucks continue to adjust their lineup as they prepare for the upcoming season, with Joseph's recovery timeline still uncertain.