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Canucks Reportedly Made Renewed Effort To Extend Kiefer Sherwood

The Vancouver Canucks made a new contract extension offer to pending UFA forward Kiefer Sherwood, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported last night. Friedman

Kiefer Sherwood News / The Hockey Writers / January 4

Canucks Could Trade Kiefer Sherwood to Capitals in Suggested Deal

The Vancouver Canucks have had an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign and seem destined to become sellers at the 2026 Trade Deadline. After they shockingly traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, attention turned to forward Kiefer Sherwood, who some fans believe could be the next player traded.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 4

Special teams the big story in Canucks’ 3-2 OT loss to Bruins

Minor lineup changes for tonight’s contest. The forward group remains intact from Friday night’s loss to the Seattle Kraken, but Elias Pettersson comes in on the blueline for PO Joseph.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 3

Friedman: Canucks made a new contract offer to keep Kiefer Sherwood

After re-signing Linus Karlsson yesterday, the Vancouver Canucks may not be done there, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman: “Last night, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they had re-signed Linus Karlsson to a two-year deal.

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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 / January 3

Canucks lineup notes: Foote confirms Lankinen starts, Pettersson replaces Joseph on blueline

The Vancouver Canucks are making a pair of lineup changes for tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins. As expected, Kevin Lankinen will get the start in goal while Elias Pettersson returns to the lineup and replaces P-O Joseph on defence.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 3

Why the timing on the Linus Karlsson extension is puzzling from a Canucks standpoint

On Friday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced they had agreed to a contract extension with forward Linus Karlsson. He may not have his 2025 Calder Cup Championship ring yet, but Karlsson’s now $4.5 million richer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

3 Positives and 3 Negatives From the Canucks’ Loss to the Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t play a perfect game against the Seattle Kraken, but they didn’t play a hopeless one either. A 4–3 shootout loss always leaves you standing in the dressing room afterward, wondering which side of the line you were really on.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Kraken’s Matty Beniers fools Thatcher Demko, scores unreal shootout winner

Matty Beniers delivered a highlight-reel moment on Friday night, deking Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko in the shootout to secure a 4-3 win for the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

NHL Predictions: January 3rd, Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks

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.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / January 3

DeBrusk tallies three points in Canucks’ shootout loss to Kraken

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 3

World Juniors: Canucks’ Cootes and Björck off to semis after Canada and Sweden’s wins

Round-robin play is officially in the rearview mirror, and the 2026 World Junior Championship has arrived at the do-or-die stage. After a well-earned off day, all 10 nations returned to the ice on Friday with elimination looming.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Canucks Sign Linus Karlsson To Two-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks continue to work on figuring out next year’s roster as they enter a transitional period. The Canucks announced that they’ve signed forward Linus Karlsson to a two-year, $4.5MM extension ($2.25MM AAV).

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Teams Keep Calling About Elias Pettersson Trade — How Close Is It?

There isn’t much detail yet, but a new report has surfaced that while names like Keifer Sherwood, Conor Galrand, and Evander Kane are more often being discussed as trade pieces out of Vancouver, Elias Pettersson’s name clearly isn’t going away on the trade market.

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Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Brock Boeser’s Been Missing in Action for the Canucks?

Brock Boeser has been one of the Vancouver Canucks best players in their recent seasons of ups and downs. He’s helped them when they’ve needed scoring.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Canucks Place Marco Rossi On IR, Recall Arshdeep Bains

The Canucks announced they’ve placed center Marco Rossi on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 30. His roster spot is going to winger Arshdeep Bains, who’s been recalled from AHL Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Patterson, Garland & Rossi Injury Report

The Vancouver Canucks are starting the new year with a mix of frustration, rebuilding, and small sparks of hope. Injuries are biting into an already thin roster, top scorers are struggling to find their touch, and yet young prospects are giving fans reasons to keep paying attention.

Marco Rossi News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Canucks’ Marco Rossi placed on injured reserve

One of the Vancouver Canucks new additions is set to miss significant time. On Friday, the Canucks placed center Marco Rossi on injured reserve retroactive to Dec.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 2

Canucks dealing with new injury absences as Kraken visit

The new year brought more discouraging injury news for the Vancouver Canucks. Coach Adam Foote announced at practice on Thursday that forwards Marco Rossi and Conor Garland would both be out for at least a week after sustaining injuries in a 6-3 loss on Tuesday against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.