Manny skated in full gear with the team today. He does not have clearance for contact. He has not taken/passed the league's mandated eye test.
I would venture a guess that says he will be back. Game 6 or 7 needed.
The Canucks 4th line sees 4-5 minutes per game. What a great way to break him in. Then have him ready to take on 6-10 minutes in the finals. The Canucks can then have essentially two "3rd lines". Being able to roll 4 lines with quality centremen would be huge. Hank, Kes, Manny, Lappy, oh my.