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Former Rangers center healthy again ‘knock on wood,’ ready for big role with Canucks

Filip Chytil’s been down this road before, first with the New York Rangers and now with the Vancouver Canucks.

It’s the road to recovery after sustaining a head-related injury.

So, when discussing his current health status recently after his 2024-25 season was cut short by a concussion, Chytil wasn’t shy about using a well-worn cliche.

“Knock on wood, I feel very good and feel very positive,” Chytil told the 100% Canucks Podcast.

Forgive the soon-to-be 26-year-old if he’s a bit cautious and superstitious when it comes to his health. Not even a change of scenery to the Pacific Northwest changed his luck for the better after the Rangers traded Chytil to the Canucks in late January.