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Vigneault confirms Sedin diagnosis: “Daniel obviously, as everyone knows, has got a concussion”

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Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault confirmed the obvious on Monday, stating that Daniel Sedin suffered a concussion on an elbow to the head from Chicago’s Duncan Keith.

“Daniel obviously, as everyone knows, has got a concussion,” Vigneault told NHL.com. “I’m not going to address this every day. He’s got a concussion and when we’ve got something more to say, we’ll say it.”

Vigneault was terse with reporters in explaining the situation and how he’d handle updates moving forward. One wonders if he’s been instructed to keep his comments to a minimum after subtly calling out referee Dan O’Halloran last week for his involvement in the Sedin-Keith affair. (O’Halloran was widely criticized for calling a two-minute minor when a major and/or game misconduct seemed more appropriate.)

As for Sedin, it’s unclear when he’ll return to action or if there’s a timetable for him getting back into the Canucks lineup. Earlier reports suggested he’d miss two weeks, which would essentially shelf him until the end of the regular season.

Vigneault’s curtness might also have to do with his makeshift lineup. The Canucks have really shuffled the deck in Sedin’s absence, moving Mason Raymond and Zack Kassian onto the top line to play with Daniel’s brother, Henrik. The result? Vancouver only scored six goals on its recently-completed four-game road trip and went 1-for-13 on the power play.