According to his agent Jason Davidson, Ferland's (head) No. 1 priority is his health and he has no desire to return to the game of hockey, Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

Ferland (head) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

When asked about his future, Ferland (head) stated "I am feeling better, I wish I could come back, but I know where I'm at now health-wise. No I don't think I'll play professionally ever again. Definitely no contact ever again, I need to take care of myself," Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

The Canucks have placed Ferland (head) on long-term injured reserve, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

Ferland (head) will not be with the team for the start of training camp, Rick Dhaliwal of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.

Ferland (head) hasn't returned to 100 percent, as general manager Jim Benning told reporters, "If the season was to start right now, Micheal Ferland wouldn't be starting," Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Ferland (undisclosed) will not be available for Game 7 against the Golden Knights on Friday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

Ferland (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's Game 6 against Vegas, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Ferland (undisclosed) will not be available for Saturday's Game 3 contest against the Golden Knights, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

Ferland (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Golden Knights, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.