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Dreger: Canucks listening to offers on Elias Pettersson

As the Vancouver Canucks remain at the bottom of the NHL standings, signs continue to emerge that the organization may be preparing for a significant shift in direction as it enters its next phase.

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Senators GM scouts Canucks players vs. Canadiens: report

Another team has surfaced as a potential trade partner for the Vancouver Canucks as they head toward their rebuild. With the Canucks on their Eastern-Canadian road trip, those teams have an opportunity to see any potential trade targets up close and personal.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Canucks Should Call Up Jonathan Lekkerimaki for the Rest of the Season

The Vancouver Canucks have been struggling mightily over the past week, as they just suffered their seventh-straight loss on Monday night at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens.

Anri Ravinskis News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Canucks prospect Anri Ravinskis joins Latvia’s Olympic team as injury replacement

The Vancouver Canucks expected to have six players representing the organization at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics in February, with every team outside of the host nation, Italy, having announced its roster.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Canucks ready to make trades after GM commits to rebuild

It’s been a nightmare campaign for the Vancouver Canucks in 2025-26, who currently sit 16-24-5 and dead last in NHL standings after a 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Monday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / January 13

Are the Canucks the only NHL team actively tanking?

The Vancouver Canucks, and more importantly, the front office of the Vancouver Canucks, admitted twice this past weekend that the team is, indeed, committed to a rebuild.

Victor Mancini News / Canucksarmy / January 13

The Statsies: Victor Mancini leads Canucks in xGF% in blowout loss against Habs

Woohoo. The Vancouver Canucks ran out of juice and lost 6-3 against the Montreal Canadiens. The fact that they were in the game through 40 minutes was a miracle in and of itself, in all honesty.

Evander Kane News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Reports Suggest Canucks Tried to Trade Evander Kane Back to Oilers

According to a report from Vancouver Canucks reporter Rick Dhaliwal, the organization is exploring the idea of trading forward Evander Kane back to the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

All-Canadian Edition of NHL Predictions, Vancouver Canucks at Ottawa Senators

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / January 13

Slumping Canucks out to extend dominance of skidding Sens

Two teams mired in lengthy winless streaks meet Tuesday when the Ottawa Senators host the Vancouver Canucks. Both clubs are 0-4-0 in their last four games, while Vancouver's winless drought stretches to seven (0-5-2).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 12

Canucks keep it close through 40 minutes in 6-3 loss to Canadiens

The Canucks started somewhat on time for this game, but the Canadiens got some early bounces that went in their favour. Of course, there was also the Canucks’ lackadaisical defensive coverage, and Nikita Tolopilo needed to be sharp early on.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

Concern That Thatcher Demko’s Injury Could Be Season-Ending

Not that long ago, Thatcher Demko made his return from injury and immediately steadied the ship in Vancouver, backstopping the post–Quinn Hughes Canucks to three consecutive wins while looking every bit like an All-Star.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

A Canucks rebuild is long overdue

Things have not gone well for the Vancouver Canucks in 2025-26, but they might be embracing a true rebuild that is long overdue for a team that has largely

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 12

Canucks willing to listen on veteran players with term: report

In a season that certainly has not gone the Vancouver Canucks way, it sounds like management is open to finding ways to freshen things up. According to a recent report from Thomas Drance of The Athletic, the Canucks’ front office has informed teams that they are more willing to listen on experienced players with years remaining on their contracts.