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Canucks: Why Jonathan Lekkerimäki could stick around with Vancouver after his latest call-up

Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been recalled to the Vancouver Canucks. At first glance, the reasoning feels simple enough. In just 16 games, he leads the Abbotsford Canucks in goals with 10, has been a dangerous scoring threat nearly every time he steps on the ice, and continues to flash one of the most lethal releases in the organization.

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Canucks to Address Future of Thatcher Demko This Week

According to TSN insider Darren Dreger, “Amid reporting/speculating on Thatcher Demko’s season in question, results of his recent medical testing could be available today.

Thatcher Demko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Thatcher Demko’s Season In Question

The Vancouver Canucks have been without starting netminder Thatcher Demko since January 10th, and his absence could extend even further. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Canucks are expected to provide clarity on Demko’s injury later today, and he may be done for the 2025-26 campaign.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

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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.

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Evander Kane News / Canucksarmy / January 27

Canucks give Evander Kane’s agent permission to help facilitate a trade: report

It appears we are getting closer and closer to Evander Kane being dealt from the Vancouver Canucks, as the team has given the forward’s agent, Dan Milstein of Gold Star Hockey, permission to facilitate a trade for his client.

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Evander Kane News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Report: Agent for Canucks’ Kane given permission to find suitable trade partner

It appears the Vancouver Canucks‘ player auction will continue. After having already shipped off star defenseman Quinn Hughes and forward Kiefer Sherwood, the Canucks have reportedly given Evander Kane’s agent permission to find a suitable trade partner for the veteran winger, according to Rick Dhaliwal.

Evander Kane News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Canucks Give Agent Of Evander Kane Permission To Facilitate Trade

1/26/2026: CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal reported today that the Canucks have given Kane’s agent, Dan Milstein of Gold Star Hockey, permission to help facilitate a trade for his client.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Evander Kane’s Social Media Activity Sparks Trade Speculation

Fans are turning what might be nothing into something on Monday, as Evander Kane has been clocked as having followed a homebuilder and renovations account on social media.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 26

An underrated part of the Canucks rebuild involves finding the next Kiefer Sherwood(s)

The rebuilding of the Vancouver Canucks continues, and as it does, it slowly but surely begins to take shape. We’ve already experienced the big trade involving Quinn Hughes and the expected trade involving Kiefer Sherwood.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Vancouver Canucks Recall Victor Mancini, Jonathan Lekkerimaki

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that defenseman Victor Mancini and forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki have been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Pair of Important Vancouver Canucks Sidelined to Injury

The Vancouver Canucks cannot catch a break when it comes to injuries. Brock Boeser and Zeev Buium have been moved to injured reserve following Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 26

Abby recap: Abbotsford Canucks sweep San Diego for three game win streak

Don’t look now, but the Abbotsford Canucks are quietly putting wins back on the right side of the ledger. With a weekend sweep of the San Diego Gulls, Abbotsford has now won three straight games and sits at 6–4–0 over its last 10.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 26

Canucks place Boeser and Buium on IR; recall Lekkerimäki and Mancini from AHL Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks cannot seem to avoid the injury bug this season. Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Monday afternoon that forward Brock Boeser and defenceman Zeev Buium have been placed on injured reserve retroactive to January 25.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Canucks’ Zeev Buium, Brock Boeser placed on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks are going to be without their new young defenseman and a veteran winger for some time, as the team announced Monday afternoon that they have placed Zeev Buium and Brock Boeser on injured reserve.

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / January 26

Canucks injury news: Buium could miss over a week after taking puck to the face

Just as the Vancouver Canucks are getting healthy again, the injury bug strikes again. Defenceman Zeev Buium was struck in the face with a puck in the first period of Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Canucks’ 3-2 Loss to the Penguins

For the Vancouver Canucks it was another night where the same hard lessons were learned. The team didn’t quit on Sunday night. They pushed. They scrapped.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 26

The Statises: Canucks third period push not enough to overcome Penguins

Add another one to the ethical tank losses. The Vancouver Canucks fell just short last night, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins by a 3-2 scoreline. It really was a good effort: the Canucks put in a third period that saw them nearly come all the way back.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 26

NHL Player Safety reviewing Rust’s hit on Boeser; supplemental discipline expected: report

There might be some consequences for the dangerous play that happened this weekend. According to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali – The Team, the NHL Department of Player Safety is looking into the hit Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust threw on Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser near the end of Sunday’s game between the two teams.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Boeser Injury, Chytil & Blueger Return, Kane Trade Rumours & More

The Vancouver Canucks made history last week with their franchise-worst 11th straight loss, but also finally won a game by beating the Washington Capitals 4-3 to halt the streak at 11.

Conor Garland News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Early Conor Garland destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Vancouver Canucks are headed into a rebuild after trading captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. That means everyone with any trade value should be shopped at the upcoming NHL trade deadline.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Canucks Can’t Rebuild by Trading Every Veteran on the Team

At some point this season, the conversation around the Vancouver Canucks has shifted from who they can add to who they should move. That’s normal when things slide as much as they have for the Canucks.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Rumors / January 25

NHL Rumors: Would Elias Pettersson Waive his NMC? What Could the Return Be?

NHL Trade Alert: Elliotte Friedman said on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer on Wednesday that he doesn’t have any indication that Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson would be willing to waive his no-movement clause.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 25

Canucks News & Rumours: Tolopilo, Karlsson, Buium & Hronek Trade

The Vancouver Canucks face the Pittsburgh Penguins at the worst possible moment. Since Christmas, the Penguins have been on fire, going 10–2–2 and blowing teams out with fast starts and layered offence.

Thatcher Demko News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Thatcher Demko Injury Situation Could Be About To Change For Canucks

Injuries continue to be a major issue for the Vancouver Canucks, and once again, the focus is on goaltender Thatcher Demko. The team has been without its No.

Filip Hronek News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Filip Hronek Is the Canucks’ Blue-Line Anchor for the Future

All the trade talk lately around Vancouver’s defence has been loud, especially after Quinn Hughes got shipped off to Minnesota in December. Fans are asking who’s going to hold this blue line together now—and honestly, the answer is pretty simple: Filip Hronek.

Filip Hronek News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Filip Hronek’s agent sends clear message about value to Canucks

Agent Allan Walsh isn’t shy about taking to social media to defend his clients. One of the players he defends the most out of anyone is Filip Hronek, who finds himself in trade rumors recently with the Vancouver Canucks heading toward a rebuild.