Knee sprain to keep Ballard out 3-4 weeks

The Vancouver Canucks informed defenceman Keith Ballard he'll be bought out.

THE CANADIAN PRESS

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Keith Ballard has a sprained MCL and will miss three to four weeks.

Ballard confirmed the injury at the NHL team’s practice today.

Ballard injured his right knee in Monday’s 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.

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