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Scenes from practice: Höglander a full participant, Karlsson stays on Canucks’ top line

Following a four game road trip and a full team day off Wednesday, the Vancouver Canucks returned to the ice at Rogers Arena on Thursday morning. Nils Höglander, Conor Garland, and Thatcher Demko were all involved to various degrees.

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Canucks injury updates: Höglander and Demko could return vs. Sabres next Thursday

The Vancouver Canucks returned to Rogers Arena for a practice on Thursday after their four-game road trip through California and Colorado. Injuries remain a storyline for the hockey club, but a few players returned to the ice.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Pundit Suggests Bizarre Maple Leafs Trade Proposal for Quinn Hughes

There have been some interesting theoretical trades tossed around this season, and nobody has been more fun to follow than Vancouver Canucks’ superstar defender Quinn Hughes.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Lots of suitors for Canucks’ Kiefer Sherwood

While we’re still a few months away from the trade deadline, there might be some teams taking a swing at some depth pieces sooner rather than later. One player who is gaining some attention is Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood.

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Canucks roster news: Nikita Tolopilo and defenceman Elias Pettersson recalled from AHL

Ahead of Thursday’s practice, the Vancouver Canucks made a few roster transactions. On Thursday morning, the club announced that they had recalled defenceman Elias Pettersson and goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (emergency conditions) from AHL Abbotsford.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4

Hometown Team Open to Big Contract Offer for Kiefer Sherwood

The Columbus Blue Jackets have entered the mix when it comes to one of the NHL’s most talked-about trade targets. According to The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline, Columbus is among the teams that have spoken with the Vancouver Canucks about scenarios involving hometown winger Kiefer Sherwood.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 4

Which young players might the Canucks target in a trade with the Wild?

We’re now starting to hear more teams check in with the Vancouver Canucks about some of their players who’ve been made available. Donnie & Dhali’s

Conor Garland News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 4

Why Canucks must not trade Conor Garland amid rumors

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly open for business on the trade front, and their veteran players, like Conor Garland, are the ones in the spotlight.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Canucks must trade Kiefer Sherwood amid rumors

The Vancouver Canucks recently expressed interest in changing their personnel in hopes of altering the course of their franchise. It is getting ugly in Vancouver, as the once promising core group is slowly splitting apart at the seams.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Perfect Quinn Hughes trade Flyers must offer Canucks

Sometimes, it’s better to expect the unexpected when it comes to NHL trade rumors. Even though it makes perfect sense for Quinn Hughes to join his brothers on the New Jersey Devils, it could be a team like the Philadelphia Flyers who swoop in and steal the Vancouver Canucks’ superstar defenseman.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / December 3

It’s hard to watch Quinn Hughes struggle as Canucks continue to sink in NHL standings

It wasn’t that long ago that Quinn Hughes racked up 10 assists over a three-game span. However, that now feels like a lifetime ago. In the six games since Hughes found a way to add his name to yet another very short list with the likes of Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey, the Vancouver Canucks captain seems to have hit a wall.

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Kiefer Sherwood News / Inside The Rink / December 4

Kiefer Sherwood Linked to Three Teams

The Vancouver Canucks are in sell mode this season, with almost everyone on their roster available for trade. One name to watch and just might be the first name moved is forward Kiefer Sherwood.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 3

Canucks roster news: Nikita Tolopilo and defenceman Elias Pettersson sent to AHL Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks made a roster move on Wednesday, sending goaltender Nikita Tolopilo and defenceman Elias Pettersson down to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 3

Why the Canucks might find it difficult to acquire first round picks within the 2025-26 season

First round picks. There is no more precious currency to a team in the midst of a self-described ‘youth movement’ than first round picks. Everyone can now look back with some gratitude that the Vancouver Canucks avoided trading their most recent first rounder and instead selected Braeden Cootes at 15th overall this past draft.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / December 3