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3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Jonathan Lekkerimäki a bright spot amid losing streak

Despite the Canucks losing streak now extended to 10 games, this week was the roughest one yet. The team went 40 minutes without a shot on net (yes, four-zero) against the Detroit Red Wings and, predictably, suffered against the reigning Cup champs, the Carolina Hurricanes, falling 6-3.

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Abbotsford Weekly: Hats fly for newcomer Jacob Quillan as Canucks sweep Wranglers

The Abbotsford Canucks hot streak continues. After starting the season 0-2-1 through their first three games, the Canucks have climbed to the top of the Pacific Division with five straight wins.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 26

Could Canucks’ Late Goal Be the Start of Something?

The Vancouver Canucks are running short on good news. Ten straight losses will do that to a team, and there isn't much point pretending otherwise. But sometimes, even in a rough season, a small development is worth watching.

Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / October 26

Scenes from practice: Malhotra hauls out line blender in attempt to help Canucks snap 10-game losing skid

Fresh off their 10th straight loss, the Vancouver Canucks returned to work on Monday morning with a brisk practice at Rogers Arena. And in an effort to

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Jack Thompson News / Canucksarmy / October 26

Canucks’ Jack Thompson clears NHL waivers, will report to AHL Abbotsford

After being placed on NHL waivers on Sunday, defenceman Jack Thompson has cleared waivers and will report to AHL Abbotsford. The 24-year-old defenceman was injured prior to Vancouver Canucks training camp and did not skate with the main group.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / October 26

The Statsies: Canucks overwhelmed at 5v5 in Hughes’ return after a strong first period

Well, that first period was nice while it lasted. The Vancouver Canucks opened Sunday with a 66.67% share of five-on-five shot attempts against the Minnesota Wild, but whatever was working early quickly disappeared after 20 minutes of play.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Canucks News & Rumours: 10 Straight Losses, Hughes Returns & Searching for Answers

The Vancouver Canucks have now lost 10-straight games, and Sunday’s 4–2 loss to the Minnesota Wild was another reminder of how difficult this season has become.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 26

What Canucks Fans Do When the Wins Stop Coming?

There wasn't much for Vancouver Canucks fans to celebrate on Sunday night. Their team lost 4–2 to the Minnesota Wild, extending its losing streak to 10 games.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Canucks Need More Than Effort to Fix Their Special Teams

The Vancouver Canucks have plenty of things to worry about after losing 10 straight games, but one problem keeps showing up at the worst possible time.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 26

Canucks start strong but fall 4-2 to Wild in Hughes’ return to Vancouver

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Jack Thompson News / Viral Sports News / October 26

Vancouver Canucks Suddenly Dump 24-Year-Old Defenseman

The Vancouver Canucks placed defenseman Jack Thompson on NHL waivers on October 25, marking the fourth consecutive day a blueliner appeared on the wire.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 25

Canucks: What happened the last time a controversial former captain returned to Vancouver?

The game between the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks on this Sunday, October 25, marks the first return of Quinn Hughes to Vancouver since the former captain was traded to the Wild.

Jack Thompson News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Canucks place Jack Thompson on waivers

The Vancouver Canucks are making roster moves and appear set to add a talent to the AHL Abbotsford Canucks backend after placing defenseman Jack Thompson

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Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / October 25

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks looking to snap winless skid and spoil Quinn Hughes’ homecoming

The Vancouver Canucks (2-9-1) face former captain Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild (7-3-2) at Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game begins at 7 pm PT. The Canucks are looking to put an end to their losing streak (0-8-1) before it reaches double digits.

Jack Thompson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Canucks Place Jack Thompson On Waivers

For the fourth day in a row, a defenseman has landed on the waiver wire. This time it is Vancouver Canucks defender Jack Thompson. Thompson hasn’t played yet this season after being struck in the face by a puck during Vancouver’s pre-season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 25

Canucks place defenceman Jack Thompson on NHL waivers

The Abbotsford Canucks appear to be getting some reinforcements on the backend. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Vancouver Canucks have placed defenceman Jack Thompson on NHL waivers.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Canucks News & Rumours: Quinn Hughes Returns With Rossi, Buium & Ohgren Waiting

The Vancouver Canucks have a chance to give fans something to feel good about on Sunday night, though the timing could hardly be worse. Quinn Hughes is coming back to town, this time wearing a Minnesota Wild uniform, and the Canucks could use a little of the excitement that follows him wherever he goes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 25

Canucks’ Ohgren responds to healthy scratch: ‘I know I have to play harder’

One look tells you that Liam Öhgren has many of the traits required to be successful in the National Hockey League. He’s big, he skates well, and he can fire the puck.

Zeev Buium News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Canucks Fans Don’t Need to Worry About Zeev Buium’s Struggles

The Vancouver Canucks have hit an expected rough patch, hitting a nine-game skid filled with some ugly losses. Of course, this is what you often see from a team in the midst of a rebuild, and you also see that particularly brutal stretches can be the result of players underperforming.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 23