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3 Stars of the Week: Brock Boeser nets three goals in a resilient week for the Canucks

Congratulations to both the Vancouver Canucks and to you, kind reader, for making it past the NHL trade deadline. A moment to commemorate the members of the Canucks organization who did not, in fact, escape the trade deadline unscathed: Conor Garland, Tyler Myers, David Kämpf, Jett Woo, Lukas Reichel.

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The Statsies: Teddy Blueger leads Canucks in CF% and xGF% in overtime loss to Jets

Another competitive loss. The Vancouver Canucks fought but fell 3-2 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets. They actually stood a decent chance to take the win, getting in front early in the game and trying their very best to defend their slim lead.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Karlsson, Lankinen & Blueger

The Vancouver Canucks came within a whisker of stealing two points Saturday night but had to settle for one in a 3–2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.

Elias Pettersson News / Inside The Rink / March 9

Elias Pettersson: Player Profile

Elias Pettersson was born in Sundsvall, Sweden, on November 12, 1998. Pettersson began his professional hockey career with Timrå IK U16 of the U16 SM league during the 2013-14 season.

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Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / March 8

One deadline positive: Confirmation the Canucks traded Kiefer Sherwood at the right time

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and this year’s edition did not quite live up to the hype for the Vancouver Canucks. That said, with at least some moves being made, including the dealing of Conor Garland, David Kampf, and Lukas Reichel for various draft picks, it can’t be called anything close to the Canucks’ worst deadline ever.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / March 7

Lankinen’s 32 saves not enough as Canucks lose 3-2 in OT vs. Jets

Sportsnet 650’s radio host, Brendan Batchelor, is out tonight due to illness. Randip Janda gets the nod for tonight’s starting lineup. Head Coach Adam Foote is not messing with Friday night’s winning lineup.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Canucks Clearly Prioritizing 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 Trade Deadline is officially over, and the Vancouver Canucks did what everyone assumed they would and sold off assets. Vancouver made three trades, shipping out Conor Garland, Lukas Reichel, and David Kampf.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 7

Post-Deadline, should a Teddy Blueger extension really be on the table for the Canucks?

When reports were made earlier in Trade Deadline Week that the Vancouver Canucks were considering a post-deadline extension for pending UFA Teddy Blueger, some read it as a bit of negotiation gamesmanship.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Garland, Tolopilo & New Tone

The Vancouver Canucks finally found the win column again Friday night, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 6–3 at the United Center. It ended a brutal seven-game losing streak and marked Vancouver’s first victory since a 2–0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Jan.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 7

The Statsies: Canucks’ strong opening period enough to beat the Blackhawks

That’s three on the board. The Vancouver Canucks managed to secure their third win of the calendar year, topping the Chicago Blackhawks by a 6-3 scoreline.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 7

A look at the Canucks’ 2026 draft capital post trade deadline

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has officially come and gone. The Vancouver Canucks made five moves in the final hours before NHL General Managers put down their pens on deadline day.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

NHL Predictions: March 7th, Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6

Canucks snap 7-game skid with 3rd-period surge past Blackhawks

Brock Boeser scored the tiebreaker for one of his two third-period goals to help the visiting Vancouver Canucks snap a seven-game losing streak with Friday night's 6-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Vancouver Canucks Make Minor Trades To Wrap Up Trade Deadline

The Vancouver Canucks have made a couple of minor moves as the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline comes to a close. David Kampf has been traded to the Washington Capitals for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

David Kampf News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Capitals acquire David Kampf from Canucks for draft pick

The Washington Capitals have acquired center David Kampf from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a sixth-round pick, as first reported by TSN insider Darren Dreger.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Vancouver Canucks Claim Curtis Douglas

The Vancouver Canucks have claimed forward Curtis Douglas off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Canucks have already shipped out a veteran forward and more, such as pending UFA Teddy Blueger, could follow.

Ty Mueller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Vancouver Canucks To Recall Ty Mueller

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled center Ty Mueller from their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, according to CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal. The 23-year-old pivot joins the NHL roster in Vancouver just shortly after the team lost one of its established forwards; the team traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets late last night.