Spooner agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Lugano (Switzerland) on Wednesday.

The Canucks placed Spooner on waivers Saturday with the intention of buying out the remainder of his contract, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Spooner will return to the Canucks lineup ahead of Thursday's game versus Los Angeles, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

Spooner disclosed to Colin Stephenson of Newsday on Thursday that he's aiming to return to the lineup by the end of next week.

Spooner (undisclosed) won't play Thursday against the Oilers.

Spooner (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Maple Leafs.

Spooner is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is questionable against Toronto on Wednesday.

Spooner collected an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Avalanche.

Spooner was recalled from AHL Utica on Sunday, TSN reports.

The Oilers traded Spooner to the Canucks in exchange for Sam Gagner on Saturday, Sportsnet reports.