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Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Hughes, Sherwood & Patterson

The Vancouver Canucks wrapped up a perfect trip through the New York area on Friday night, beating the New York Islanders 4–1 for their third straight win.

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Demko Shares the Boring Reasons the Canucks Are Winning

If you watched the interview of Thatcher Demko after the Vancouver Canucks’ 4-0 win over the New York Islanders, you probably caught the same vibe I did.

Kiefer Sherwood News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Kiefer Sherwood’s Hat Trick Powers Canucks Past Islanders

Fresh off a win against the New York Rangers, the Vancouver Canucks travelled to Long Island for a showdown against the New York Islanders. The Islanders were fresh off a loss to the Detroit Red Wings and were looking to get back in the win column as they looked to continue their surprising season.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Field Level Media / December 19

Kiefer Sherwood nabs hat trick as Canucks rock Islanders

Kiefer Sherwood registered his third career hat trick Friday night, when the Vancouver Canucks continued their surge following the Quinn Hughes trade by beating the New York Islanders, 4-1, in Elmont, N.Y.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 19

Sherwood scores a hat trick in Canucks’ 4-1 win over Islanders

Head Coach Adam Foote is tinkering with his lineup, switching up some of his forward lines. Conor Garland swaps wings with Jake DeBrusk, and Max Sasson takes Drew O’Connor’s spot higher in the lineup between Evander Kane and Kiefer Sherwood.

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 / Breakaway on SI / December 19

How the NHL's Holiday Roster Freeze Impacts Canucks

Not known to all fans of the league, the NHL's 2025-26 roster freeze will go into place at midnight on Dec. 20. From that point on, no players can be moved until it is lifted on Dec.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 19

Abbotsford Canucks still waiting for their Calder Cup Championship rings: reports

In what was a dark 2024-25 season for the Vancouver Canucks, the bright spot of the season was the Abbotsford Canucks and their Calder Cup Championship.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Canucks Fans Need a Little Patience with Liam Öhgren

When the Vancouver Canucks made their recent blockbuster trade, sending Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, one of the young players who came to the Canucks was Liam Öhgren.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / December 20

Thatcher Demko makes stance clear on his future with Canucks

Everyone involved with the Vancouver Canucks is still adjusting to life without their former captain and best player, Quinn Hughes. It’s going to take a while to get used to, though, depending on how deep the teardown goes, reality could set in quickly.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

Liam Öhgren Could Grow Into a Key Canucks Winger

When the Vancouver Canucks swung the trade for Quinn Hughes and added a handful of pieces, Liam Öhgren was one of those “wait and see” names. The 21-year-old Swedish winger isn’t coming in to change the team overnight, and that’s not a problem.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

4 Veterans the Canucks Should Keep During the Rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks have seemingly entered a rebuild after their shocking trade of superstar defenceman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, Ohgren, Demko & Possibilities

The Vancouver Canucks aren’t just making headlines for trading a superstar; there’s still plenty happening beneath the surface. Young players and newcomers are starting to show what they can do, depth forwards are finding their footing, and veterans are reminding everyone they still have something to give.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 18

World Juniors: Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes survives Team Canada roster cuts

Well, that didn’t take long. After just three on-ice sessions and a single preliminary game, Team Canada has made the bulk of its roster cuts ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / December 17

Aftershocks for the Vancouver Canucks

On December 13th, the course of the future shifted for the Vancouver Canucks, trading away their franchise star defenseman and captain, Quinn Hughes, fully committing to the rebuild.