Vancouver released DeKeyser from his professional tryout contract Tuesday.
DeKeyser penned a professional tryout offer with the Canucks on Friday.
DeKeyser (undisclosed) has been activated off injured reserve and will play Wednesday versus the Rangers.
DeKeyser (undisclosed) could rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
DeKeyser was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.
DeKeyser was placed on waivers Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
DeKeyser registered an assist but was minus-3 in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Maple Leafs.
DeKeyser is currently listed as a top-pairing defenseman, but he has only three points -- all assists -- through 34 games this season.
DeKeyser registered an assist Sunday, but the Red Wings suffered a 5-1 loss to the Bruins.