Six - foot - seven Canuck defenceman Nikita Tryamkin was a surprise scratch after blocking a shot during the morning skate .
Nikita Tryamkin 's progress through his first seven NHL games has been remarkable .
Six - foot - seven Canuck defenceman Nikita Tryamkin , whose progress through his first seven NHL games has been remarkable , was a surprise scratch after blocking a shot during the morning skate .