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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 9

Jonathan Lekkerimäki expected to rejoin Abbotsford Canucks lineup this weekend: report

According to a report, one of the Vancouver Canucks top prospects could be returning to action this weekend in Abbotsford. Jonathan Lekkerimäki has not played for the Canucks AHL farm team since December 20th.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 9

Beyond gunning for a high first round pick, the Canucks’ lack of direction is hard to ignore

We’re genuinely asking, what are you still watching the Vancouver Canucks for? That’s not to say don’t watch or check out our content at CanucksArmy, but we’re curious.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Canucks Exploring a Surprising Evander Kane Trade to Oilers?

Despite being bitter Pacific Division rivals, the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers haven’t been all that shy about connecting on trades over the years.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 9

NHL trade values: Could the Canucks get back what they paid for Marcus Pettersson?

As the Vancouver Canucks continue to consider trading off veterans in their so-called hybrid rebuild, and as everyone else speculates about those considerations, there is one name that has been largely absent from the discussions, despite being a somewhat logical candidate for a deal.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 9

The Statsies: Liam Öhgren leads Canucks in xGF% in 5-1 loss vs Red Wings

Well. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. This game was never close; the Canucks never threatened the Red Wings. Sure, the stats weren’t the worst thing in the entire world, but Vancouver simply couldn’t handle one surge from Detroit, and then could not find enough bite to get back into this game.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 8

Patrick Kane scores 499th and 500th NHL goals in Canucks’ 5-1 loss to Red Wings

Jake DeBrusk made a strong move towards the net on the opening shift of the game, forcing Simon Edvinsson to take a penalty and put the Canucks on the power play early in this one.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 8

Laurence Gilman talks about how Canucks built a strong culture ahead of 2011 Stanley Cup run

There has been a lot of chatter about the culture of the current Vancouver Canucks team, especially after the trade of their Captain, Quinn Hughes. Sportsnet

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 8

Canucks trade rumours: What can the Rangers offer up for Kiefer Sherwood?

At the very least, the Vancouver Canucks are keeping their options open when it comes to veteran winger Kiefer Sherwood. It makes almost too much sense

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Hronek, Demko, DeBrusk & Foote

The Vancouver Canucks head into Detroit to face the Red Wings on Thursday carrying a problem that’s becoming uncomfortably familiar. The team shows up — eventually — but their full game rarely does.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 8

Canucks’ Cootes talks World Juniors bronze, trade to Prince Albert, and more

It’s been a big year for 18-year-old Braeden Cootes. A 63-point draft season as the Captain of the Seattle Thunderbirds led the right-shot centreman to be drafted in the first round (15th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft by the Vancouver Canucks.

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / January 8

Canucks: Is it Boeser’s turn to take a seat in the press box?

Hockey can’t be fun for Vancouver Canucks sniper Brock Boeser right now. Not only are the Canucks 31st in the NHL standings, but he’s not producing right now, either.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Predictions: January 8th, Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings

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Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / January 8

Canucks: Elias Pettersson dealing with a nagging injury ‘probably for the rest of the season’

Elias Pettersson has returned from an injury that kept him out for eight games, but he says he’s still feeling the effects of it. In conversation with

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

A big-money forward is suddenly being linked to the Oilers

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 7