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The Statsies: Arshdeep Bains leads Canucks in xGF% in loss to Sabres

This is fantastic, isn’t it? The Vancouver Canucks lost 3-2 to the Buffalo Sabres last night. It wasn’t for a lack of trying, as once more, the Canucks did actually put a decent statistical effort on paper.

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What Chaos: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Obsession, Quinn Hughes trade talk and ugly jerseys

We’ve been wanting to orchestrate some sort of weekly attempt at What Chaos!-style notebook for a little while now, and Daily Faceoff has graciously offered us a key to their place as we look to find ourselves in the written world.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Is Trading Quinn Hughes Like Trading Wayne Gretzky?

Every time I flip on the radio or skim the usual Canucks chatter, it feels like folks have already packed Quinn Hughes’ bags for him. Writers, talk-show hosts, even fans online — everyone’s talking like the deal’s basically done.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL Rumors / December 12

NHL Rumors: The Latest on Quinn Hughes, and Who Are Potential Suitors?

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: So, after a bad start to the season, and telling everyone that you’re willing to listen to calls on veterans, it’s no surprise that teams are asking the Vancouver Canucks about Quinn Hughes.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 12

Friedman: ‘Talks are underway’ for the Canucks on a Quinn Hughes trade

Everything had just been rumours surrounding the Quinn Hughes trade chatter. But Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman’s latest article may have proved otherwise.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 12

Sabres 3, Canucks 2

The Toilet Bowl. The Sad Club Showdown. The At Least We’re Not Them Cup. The Battle for the Basement. No matter what you were calling tonight’s game between the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks, we’re here to give you our instant reaction to it!

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 11

Friedman: Brock Boeser expected to play for Canucks against Sabres following appendix issue

After some concerns that Brock Boeser would miss Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres due to an issue with his appendix, it appears that he will be playing for the Vancouver Canucks anyways, according to Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 11

2 more teams have entered Quinn Hughes sweepstakes

There has been quite a bit of discussion about the future of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes and that he could be on the move sometime this season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Latest NHL Trade Buzz: Big Name Targets, Canucks, Sabres

Trade boards are being released and updated as the NHL creeps closer to silly season, the Vancouver Canucks and Quinn Hughes are the headliners of it all,

Nikita Tolopilo News / Canucksarmy / December 11

Canucks assign goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to AHL Abbotsford

Vancouver Canucks General Manager announced on Thursday that they have sent goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. Tolopilo, 25, started the season in Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 11

Scenes from morning skate: Demko returns, Boeser a game-time decision for Canucks vs. Sabres

The Vancouver Canucks (11-16-3) face the Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) in their final home game before Christmas tonight. Game time is 7 pm at Rogers Arena.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Who’s In and Who’s Out? The Latest in the Quinn Hughes Sweepstakes

Quinn Hughes is, and will continue to be, at the center of attention around the hockey world until he is inevitably traded out of Vancouver. For a long time, the landing spot felt just as inevitable as his Canucks departure: New Jersey.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Pettersson & Struggles on Home Ice

The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back No. 1 goaltender Thatcher Demko tonight when they host the Buffalo Sabres. It should be a much-needed lift for a team riding through a rough stretch.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Bleacher Report / December 11

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Thatcher Demko News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Canucks Goalie Set to Return vs. Sabres

The cavalry is coming to potentially save the day for the Vancouver Canucks in the form of goalie Thatcher Demko. It is expected that the American netminder will be back between the posts for the Canucks’ matchup with the Buffalo Sabres tonight.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Wild reportedly have 'significant interest' in Kiefer Sherwood

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly “shown significant interest” in Vancouver Canucks veteran forward Kiefer Sherwood, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Joe Smith.

Tom Willander News / Canucksarmy / December 11

Canucks: Comparing Tom Willander’s strong start to his draft peers, NHL comparables, and teammates

Once the Vancouver Canucks drafted Tom Willander 11th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, there was immediate pressure on him. The 2023 draft was considered very deep, with potential impact players at every position, including in the middle of the first round.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Is Thin Canucks’ Goalie Pipeline in October a Hidden Strength?

If you go back to the start of the season, the Vancouver Canucks’ goalie depth looked shaky. Thatcher Demko was the Vezina-calibre starter. But he’s got to play to be effective.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Canucks HC: Quinn Hughes trade talk affecting locker room

Canucks HC Adam Foote: Quinn Hughes trade talk affecting locker room

As the Vancouver Canucks continue to scuffle this season, the trade rumors surrounding star defenseman Quinn Hughes have grown from whispers to roars.

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