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The Vancouver Canucks are on the prowl for another center. The team has a notable lack of depth at the position behind top-line pivot Elias Pettersson.

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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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 21

Depleted Canucks fall 5-1 to Silovs and the Penguins

As we all know, it was a depleted Canucks lineup. If you need a reminder on the Canucks’ latest injury updates, click here. Tonight was a night where the Canucks were going to need their best players to be their best players.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 21

Canucks announce black skate jersey schedule

On Tuesday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks released the games in which they would wear their alternate black skate jersey for the 2025-26 season. The Canucks have already worn the black skate jersey for their home opener against the Calgary Flames.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 21

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts; LaBate, Aman & Joseph all make season debuts for Canucks vs. Penguins

The injury-riddled Vancouver Canucks (4-2) shoot for a fourth straight win when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2) at PPG Paints Arena. Faceoff is set for 4 pm Pacific time.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 21

Allvin admits Chytil injury makes Canucks ‘take a different view’ in search for a centre

It’s been a story since before the 2025 offseason even began: The Vancouver Canucks would like to add a centre. Despite the team not adding one over the offseason, management hasn’t changed its tune about wanting to improve down the middle, with Jim Rutherford repeating his stance on the matter less than a month ago.

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / October 21

7 immediately-available centre trade options for the Chytil-less Canucks

Everyone had a good idea that the Vancouver Canucks’ search for a centre would continue eventually. Most just didn’t realize it would happen this early into the 2025-26 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 21

6 statistics that stand out from the Canucks’ first 6 games

Of all the statistics produced through the Vancouver Canucks first six games, the one that matters most is four victories. Wins early in the season mean just as much as those late in the schedule.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 21

Canucks getting solid early returns on duo of Elias Pettersson and Conor Garland

To the delight of many, the Vancouver Canucks‘ first road trip of the season has kicked off with three straight victories. Playing their third game in under 65 hours, the Canucks were able to take an early lead and hold on for a win against a Capitals team that had won four straight coming into Sunday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

NHL Predictions: October 21st Vancouver Canucks at Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins host the Canucks in an important game for both teams. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Canucks’ Filip Chytil on IR after controversial Tom Wilson hit

Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil has become the latest victim of notorious Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson, and he’s since been placed on Injured Reserve.

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / October 20

What will the Canucks’ lines look like without Filip Chytil?

The injury bug has officially hit the Vancouver Canucks. Against the Washington Capitals on Sunday morning, Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimäki were injured in the first period and have since been placed on injured reserve.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 20

Canucks recall Nils Aman and Tom Willander; assign Schuldt to AHL Abbotsford

Six hours after making a handful of transactions, the Vancouver Canucks announced they have recalled forward Nils Aman and defenceman Tom Willander. In the same transaction, Jimmy Schuldt, who was recalled earlier on Monday morning, has been assigned back to AHL Abbotsford.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Canucks out to continue perfect road trip vs. trending Penguins

The Vancouver Canucks are off to a strong start on their first extended road stretch of the season. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins aim to carry over some recent away success when they return home.

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Canucks GM Allvin provides updates on Blueger, Boeser, Chytil, and Lekkerimäki

The Vancouver Canucks are likely to be shorthanded once again as their road trip continues Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. The Canucks won their game in Washington on Sunday, marking their third straight victory, but lost some bodies in the process.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 20

Capitals’ Tom Wilson won’t receive supplemental discipline for hit on Canucks’ Filip Chytil

There are still a lot of hard feelings regarding what happened during the Vancouver Canucks‘ matchup with the Washington Capitals on Sunday. However, there will be no punishment for the player who knocked one of the Canucks’ key players out of action.

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / October 20

What are the Canucks’ options to withstand the loss of Filip Chytil at centre?

The Vancouver Canucks moved to 3-0 on their first road trip of the 2025-26 season with a win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday morning. At the same time, however, they suffered an immense blow to both their spirits and their centre depth, with Filip Chytil exiting the game after a late hit from Tom Wilson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Canucks announce multiple roster moves

The Vancouver Canucks announced multiple roster moves, largely to maximize their LTIR capture. This morning, the Canucks shared that they’ve placed forwards Filip Chytil and Jonathan Lekkerimaki on the injured reserve (retroactive to October 19th), and have moved Nils Höglander to the LTIR (retroactive to October 7th).

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Canucks News & Rumours: Myers, Fast Start, Gritty Finish & Injuries

The Vancouver Canucks came out swinging in Washington on Sunday, scoring three times in the first period and shocking the Capitals 4-3. Tyler Myers hit his 100th career goal, and Kiefer Sherwood followed just 41 seconds later.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Short-handed Canucks survive Capitals' furious rally

Defenseman Tyler Myers recorded a goal and an assist and the Vancouver Canucks hung on for a 4-3 win over the host Washington Capitals on Sunday. Elias Pettersson, Kiefer Sherwood and Teddy Blueger also scored for the Canucks.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Canucks D Pierre-Olivier Joseph activated off injured reserve

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Thursday that defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph has been activated from injured reserve. Joseph had been sidelined with a groin injury, and he was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Sept.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson Returns, Cootes Reassigned & Injury Updates

It’s been a bumpy opening stretch for the Vancouver Canucks — not disastrous, but unsettled. The team is still finding its rhythm, dealing with early injuries,

Derek Forbort News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15