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Brock Boeser joining Canucks ahead of Thursday’s matchup vs. Predators: report

Brock Boeser is re-joining his Vancouver Canucks teammates in Nashville, according to a report from CanucksArmy and Daily Faceoff’s Irfaan Gaffar. Boeser has missed the Canucks’ last two games due to personal reasons, and wasn’t at today’s practice in Nashville.

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Abbotsford Canucks talking with Jujhar Khaira about reunion: report

The Abbotsford Canucks might be bringing in a familiar face to the bunch. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, the Abbotsford Canucks are talking with former Canuck centreman Jujhar Khaira about potentially returning to the club.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Injury-marred Canucks square off against slumping Predators

The Vancouver Canucks are dealing with several injuries as they prepare to play the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in Nashville. The most serious and concerning is to Filip Chytil.

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.

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Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / October 22

What are Goals Saved Above Expected and why does Thatcher Demko have so many of them?

If one had to point to an individual factor going particularly well for the Vancouver Canucks early on in the 2025-26, it would probably be the seemingly restored play of goaltender Thatcher Demko.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 22

Boeser, Blueger & Hronek absent from Canucks practice in Nashville

It doesn’t appear the Vancouver Canucks will be getting any lineup reinforcements for the finale of their five-game road trip in Nashville on Thursday.

Arnaud Durandeau News / Canucksarmy / October 22

Abbotsford Canucks sign Arnaud Durandeau to PTO

The 2025-26 season is just weeks into its start, and roster issues have already begun to compile within the Vancouver Canucks system. And no one’s feeling the pinch more than Manny Malhotra’s Abbotsford Canucks.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 22

The Statsies: Aatu Räty leads Canucks in CF% in blowout loss to Penguins

That certainly escalated quickly. The Vancouver Canucks got the wheels blown off their win streak, dropping a 5-1 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sometimes, all it takes is a rough stretch to bury a team, and that was exactly what happened in the second period.

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.

Arturs Silovs News / Canucksarmy / October 22

‘It feels great’: Arturs Silovs reacts to beating his ex-Canucks teammates

Just four months after winning the Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks, Arturs Silovs got his revenge against the team that traded him, the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 22

Islanders Forward Can Fill Canucks' Center Void

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.