There is no off-season workout regimen, dietary program, or magic elixir to prevent injuries. Article content

However, ensuring players aren’t susceptible to something outside the normal realm of preparation that could eventually affect performance and durability is always a prudent plan. Especially knowing what was waiting this season. Article content Article content

For towering Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers , it was as simple as advanced blood work for peace of mind to know that he didn’t have complex and concerning markers. They could weaken his readiness for an arduous and condensed schedule to allow NHL preparation in the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milan and Cortina, Italy in February.

Advanced blood work checks a vast number of body functions from basic metabolic

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