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Canucks News & Rumours: Lekkerimäki, Pettersson, DeBrusk, Lankinen & D-Petey

The Vancouver Canucks had another one of those nights when the good moments were there, but the problems were even harder to ignore. A 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Sunday left Vancouver with plenty to think about, especially on defending off the rush and finding some fight when a game starts slipping away.

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Canucks struggle defending off the rush in 6-2 loss to Rangers

No changes to the Canucks’ top nine forward lines. Arshdeep Bains comes out of the lineup for Aatu Räty. Max Sasson will shift to the left wing on the fourth line, with Räty filling in at centre.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 11

Abbotsford weekly: Cootes and Lind tally 3 points each in Canucks’ first win of the season

The Abbotsford Canucks were on the road once again, this time in Colorado, taking on the Eagles. It was a much better weekend for the Canucks overall, picking up their first win of the season, along with another point in their first matchup of the back-to-back.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Canucks Prospects Report: Novotny, Mueller, Cootes & 2026 Draft Class

The Vancouver Canucks may have come down to earth recently with two straight lopsided losses, but their prospects have not. Early on, not only have their blue-chippers impressed, but late-round picks as well.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 11

One Canucks Goalie Struggles & One Knocking on the Door

Goaltending is a funny business. One week, you're the guy your team trusts to win games. A few rough outings later, people are wondering whether someone else should get the next start.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 11

Canucks Goalie Gets Stuck With One of Hockey’s Oddest Losses

Every now and then, hockey gives us a story that makes you stop and ask, “Wait, what just happened?” Saturday’s Vancouver Canucks game against the New Jersey Devils gave us one of those moments.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 11

NHL fines Devils’ Evan Rodrigues $5,000 for high-sticking Canucks’ Marco Rossi in the neck

The NHL have fined New Jersey Devils forward Evan Rodrigues the maximum $5,000 for high-sticking Vancouver Canucks forward Marco Rossi late in the second period of Saturday’s matinee match.

Braeden Cootes News / Professor Press Box / October 11

Canucks Braeden Cootes Is Giving Fans Something to Wait For

The Vancouver Canucks need good news wherever they can find it these days. With a rebuilding team, that often means looking beyond the NHL roster and paying attention to young players who might eventually help turn things around.

Vancouver Canucks News / Viral Sports News / October 11

Canucks Reportedly Pursuing Trade for 25-Year-Old Forward

The Vancouver Canucks have emerged as one of several teams showing interest in acquiring Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / October 11

The Statsies: D Elias Pettersson leads Canucks in CF% in loss to Devils

Now that felt like a truly rebuilding team’s type of game. The Vancouver Canucks lost a 4-1 decision to the New Jersey Devils in an afternoon game on the

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 10

Special teams the story as Canucks lose 4-1 to Devils

DeBrusk – EP40 – Lekkerimäki Cotter – Rossi – Karlsson Öhgren – O’Connor – Boeser Bains – Sasson – Gallagher Buium – Hronek Oleksiak – Willander EP25 –

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 10

The Canucks Might Have a Future Top-Pair D-man in D-Petey

I've always thought one of the more interesting things about following a hockey team is watching a young player develop into something you didn't necessarily expect.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Canucks News & Rumours: Merilainen Earns a Chance & Romani at Michigan State

A couple of interesting stories are developing around the Vancouver Canucks, and neither requires us to get too carried away just yet. One involves a goaltending situation that could change quickly if the current trend continues.

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Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / October 9

The Canucks have every reason to give Leevi Meriläinena run of starts

We’re only two weeks into the 2026-27 Vancouver Canucks season, and a goaltending controversy is already brewing on the West Coast. It’s been a tough start to the campaign for Kevin Lankinen.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Elias Pettersson’s 5-Game Point Streak Brings Excitement to Canucks Rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night (Oct. 8) were part of their most lopsided game so far in the 2026-27 season. They entered the game against the Carolina Hurricanes 2-2-0 and were looking to get back on the right path in a year where people expect them to finish at the bottom of the standings.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 9

A look inside the Canucks early-season penalty killing struggles

Let’s be honest, the Vancouver Canucks penalty kill has been a disaster to start the season. After getting torched for three on Thursday in Carolina and

Paul Cotter News / Field Level Media / October 9

Paul Cotter thriving as Canucks visit Devils, his former team

Paul Cotter, named one of the NHL's Three Stars of the Week on Monday, will face his former team for the first time when the Vancouver Canucks visit the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 9

Canucks Lose 7-2 to Hurricanes: 3 Things to Hold On To

Last night, Vancouver Canucks fans had a night they'd probably rather forget. Losing 7-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes is the sort of game you'd rather forget.

Henrik Sedin News / Canucksarmy / October 9

‘Best news ever’: Max Lapierre thrilled to see Canucks put Sedins, Johnson, and Malhotra in charge

Former Vancouver Canucks forward and current host of La Poche Bleue Max Lapierre joined Halford and Brough to discuss Daniel and Henrik Sedin becoming co-presidents of hockey operations, their impact on the organization’s culture, and why he believes the Canucks are moving in the right direction.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Canucks News & Rumours: Lankinen, Meriläinen, Pettersson, DeBrusk & More Decisions

The Vancouver Canucks had little to celebrate after Thursday’s 7-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Giving up seven goals will do that to a team, especially if they fall behind 4-0 early into the second period.

Thatcher Demko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2

Canucks Hopeful Thatcher Demko Will Return Before Christmas

It’s an all-too-familiar refrain for the Canucks when it comes to starting goalie Thatcher Demko. An injury timeline is taking longer than initially expected.