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Habs Hungry To Bounce Back Against The Canucks

The Montreal Canadiens (6-3-0) continue their Western Road Trip tonight against the Vancouver Canucks (4-4-0). They will be looking to bounce back after an emotional, heartbreaking loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

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Canucks recall Victor Mancini, send Tom Willander down to AHL Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks have made a roster move ahead of tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens. On Saturday morning, the club announced that they had recalled defenceman Victor Mancini from AHL Abbotsford, while sending Tom Willander back down.

Lukas Reichel News / Canucksarmy / October 25

Canucks: Is newly-acquired Lukas Reichel a centre or not?

The Vancouver Canucks have been searching for another centre for their NHL roster for quite some time, but on Friday, they finally landed one…or did they?

Max Sasson News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, New Project & Injury Report

The Vancouver Canucks return home tonight to face the Montréal Canadiens after wrapping up a five-game road trip that began brightly but ended on a sour note.

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Lukas Reichel News / Canucksarmy / October 25

How does Lukas Reichel fit in with the Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks needed a centre immediately. And in a roundabout way, they’ve got their man in Lukas Reichel. The Canucks were rumoured to be in the mix for Reichel as far back as the beginning of the month, but it finally came to fruition on Friday.

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Lukas Reichel News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

Vancouver Canucks Acquire Forward from Chicago Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks made a deal on Friday. News emerged that the Canucks have picked up Lukas Reichel via trade from the Blackhawks.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 24

Canucks acquire German wing from Blackhawks

The Vancouver Canucks have enhanced their forward depth by acquiring 23-year-old German winger Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick on Friday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 24

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin provides injury updates on Chytil, Blueger, Lekkerimäki, and Forbort

After the Vancouver Canucks acquired Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, General Manager Patrik Allvin met with media to discuss the transaction, but also provided updates on the injuries of forwards Filip Chytil, Teddy Blueger, Jonathan Lekkerimäki and defenceman Derek Forbort.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 24

Abbotsford Canucks weekend primer: Abby Canucks host the Ontario Reign for banner-raising weekend

The reigning champions are home. The last time the Abbotsford Canucks played a game at the Abbotsford Centre, they conceded a fluke goal in overtime to send them back to Charlotte.

Lukas Reichel News / Canucksarmy / October 24

Canucks acquire forward Lukas Reichel from Chicago for fourth-round pick

The Vancouver Canucks have traded for Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel, with the Canucks sending a 2027 fourth-round pick to Chicago in return.

Lukas Reichel News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Canucks acquire Blackhawks forward in exchange for draft pick

The Canucks announced Friday that they’ve acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Canucks Reportedly Refuse to Cross Line in Thin Center Trade Market

The Vancouver Canucks are actively searching for center help following Filip Chytil’s latest injury setback. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, however, the Canucks have no intention of parting with their 2026 first-round pick, not for now, at least.

Lukas Reichel News / Canucksarmy / October 24

Canucks still ‘in the mix’ for Lukas Reichel; agent hopeful a trade happens soon: report

As the Vancouver Canucks‘ search for a centre continues, we were given an update on one player — albeit a winger, not a centre — that the club was linked to earlier this month.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 24

Should the Canucks trade for Sharks centre Alex Wennberg?

Max Sasson is up to three goals in his first five games of the 2025-26 season. And Elias Pettersson is playing his best hockey in over a year. But with Filip Chytil out of the lineup with what could very well be a significant amount of time, the Vancouver Canucks’ search for a centre continues unabated.

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J.T. Miller News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Will Canucks Fans Cheer or Jeer J.T. Miller’s Return?

When former Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller skates into Rogers Arena wearing a New York Rangers jersey on Tuesday, it will be one of those moments that tests a city’s memory.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / October 24

The Statsies: Elias Pettersson leads Canucks in CF% and xGF% in lifeless loss vs Preds

That was some brutal hockey. The Vancouver Canucks lost 2-1 to the Nashville Predators. Normally, that scoreline wouldn’t be cause for too much alarm, but given how the season has started and the manner in which they lost, it feels as if things are rapidly spiraling.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 24

Canucks Won’t Move Key Piece Amid Trade Search for Center

In the wake of the news that Filip Chytil may be out for some time, the Vancouver Canucks are exploring options to find another center. But, according to NHL insiders, their search may be hampered by limited trade assets and a shallow market.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Canucks coach Adam Foote explains why Elias Pettersson’s 5-on-5 ice time has been limited

Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote spoke to the media Thursday, and addressed his decision to give Elias Pettersson the least amount of 5-on-5 ice time among centers in Tuesday’s 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser’s Return, Foote’s Start & Chytil’s Scare

It’s been a bumpy stretch for the Vancouver Canucks, but not without its bright spots. The Canucks have had a surprisingly solid road trip (3-1-0), but suffered a discouraging 5–1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Canucks Urged to Take Drastic Step Amid Early NHL Season Problem

The Vancouver Canucks are missing too many centers, and they might not be able to wait much longer to bolster the depth at the position. Following a week of setbacks at center, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Tuesday that the Canucks are actively pursuing outside help to replace injured pivots like Filip Chytil, Teddy Blueger and Aatu Raty.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Canucks Notebook: Centre Search Ramps Up, Pettersson’s Ice Time, Injury Bug & More

The Vancouver Canucks head into Nashville tonight with a decent 4-3-0 record, but will be facing the same adversity they did in Pittsburgh without two of their top centres in Filip Chytil and Teddy Blueger – and possibly Brock Boeser, as well.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 23

Vancouver Canucks are just one of the teams looking for a center

TSN: The Vancouver Canucks had already been in the market for a center, but now, with the health of Filip Chytil in doubt, their search will intensify.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Canucks Exploring Center Trade Market But Get Bad News

The Vancouver Canucks are officially in the market for a center — but according to multiple insiders, there’s little help to be found. Following Filip Chytil’s latest setback, a likely concussion that could sideline him long-term, general manager Patrik Allvin is searching for ways to shore up his lineup down the middle.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Canucks GM Facing Problem as Injury Crisis Grows

The Vancouver Canucks have opened the season with a 4–3–0 record, but their roster is being stretched thin, and their season might be on the line sooner rather than later.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

NHL Rumours and the Canucks Needs Amid Injuries

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Puck. Today we travel to the West Coast and check in on the Vancouver Canucks.