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Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen to make 5th straight start, Höglander in for Douglas for Canucks vs. Kings

The Vancouver Canucks (21-41-8) take on the Los Angeles Kings (28-25-18), who are still firmly in the thick of the playoff race. Puck drop is set for 7 PM PT.

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Canucks’ Filip Chytil takes part in optional skate sporting full bubble visor

The Vancouver Canucks were back on the ice at Rogers Arena on Tuesday morning, and a familiar face joined them. Ahead of the club’s Thursday night home matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, centre Filip Chytil skated with some of his Canucks teammates in a highly optional morning skate.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 26

Which Canucks have the most to play for in the final 12 games?

All but 12 games remain on the Vancouver Canucks’ regular season schedule, and while the players are eager to turn the page on what’s been a dreadful 2025-26 season, how the team closes out its remaining matchups could determine what types of summer acquisitions the organization needs to make.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 26

Vancouver Canucks Questions, and the Top 12 Unrestricted NHL Free Agents

Patrick Johnston of the Province: It’s looking like Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson could use a change of scenery, and it would make sense to see what value he has on the trade market.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 26

NHL Predictions: Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks, March 26th

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.

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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

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / March 26

Canucks: Could Zeev Buium sign one of the NHL’s last eight-year contracts?

On Tuesday, rumblings began to pick up that one of the Vancouver Canucks‘ main priorities this offseason will be to sign defenceman Zeev Buium to a contract extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 25

Scenes from practice: Maintenance days once again for Canucks veterans Hronek, Boeser & Kane; all expected to play on vs. LA

There are only a dozen games remaining on the Vancouver Canucks schedule. With travel and team days off, there may not be more than five practices left for the hockey club this season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

6 Canucks Prospects Playing in the 2025-26 CHL Playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks have several prospects who will be competing in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) playoffs when they begin on Thursday. With four

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / March 25

Which NHL teams are most likely to be interested in an Elias Pettersson trade this summer?

Elias Pettersson scored the 499th and 500th points of his career on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, a mark that now stands as the seventh-most points anyone has ever achieved in a Vancouver Canucks jersey.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25

The Canucks’ Massive Dilemma: Trade Elias Pettersson or Not?

Elias Pettersson hit a milestone Tuesday night, picking up his 500th career point in Vancouver’s 5-3 loss to Anaheim. It’s time to congratulate him as a fan.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 25

Pettersson notches two points to reach 500 in Canucks’ loss to Ducks

Kevin Lankinen had to be sharp right away, as he faced a breakaway attempt in the first 30 seconds of the game. In the chaos, Elias Pettersson took a holding penalty, giving the Ducks an early power play.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 24

Canucks youngsters keep things light in post-practice fighting practice

In what has been an awfully dreadful season with lots to be discouraged about surrounding the Vancouver Canucks, the youngsters in this organization are still finding ways to keep things light around the rink.

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / March 24

Canucks would like to sign Zeev Buium to contract extension this offseason: report

The Vancouver Canucks will have a long list of tasks this summer after what has been a disastrous season. And one of the things on top of their list is getting one of their young, promising defencemen signed to an extension.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / March 24

Scenes from morning skate: Höglander sits, Lankinen starts for Canucks vs. Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks (21-40-8) welcome the Anaheim Ducks (39-27-4) to Rogers Arena tonight. Puck drop is set for 7 PM PT. After dropping a lifeless contest on Saturday night to the St.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

What went wrong for the Vancouver Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks are having a nightmarish season, and it has forced them to fully commit to a long-term rebuilding plan. With Quinn Hughes traded to the Minnesota Wild for an impressive package of futures built around Marco Rossi and Zeev Buium, the Canucks are sorely lacking in top-end talent, and the results make that clear.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Canucks News & Rumours: Rossi, Lankinen, Tolopilo & Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks play their second-to-last contest of an eight-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, a team riding a rare late-season wave of momentum.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 24

Which Stanley Cup playoff races should Canucks fans pay the most attention to?

On Tuesday night, 30 of 32 NHL teams will be in action. This includes the Vancouver Canucks, who take on the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena this evening, as well as many teams hunting down a playoff spot over the final four weeks of the regular season.

Kevin Lankinen News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Ugly Stats, Strong Play: The Case for Kevin Lankinen

Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen is getting a raw deal. His numbers are ugly. They scream “struggling goalie,” “overpaid,” “what is he even doing?” But if you actually watch the guy play, the story is entirely different.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 24

Which Canucks are eligible for contract extensions this summer, and who should get them?

For a while there, “contract extensions in the 2026 offseason” were the number one topic of discussion in Canuck-land. But then Quinn Hughes, the player everyone was most concerned about re-signing, was traded to the Minnesota Wild long before he became eligible to agree to a new contract, and so the topic has kind of fallen by the wayside.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

NHL Predictions: Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks, March 24th

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

Offically Eliminated from Playoff Contention: What’s Next for the Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks, now officially eliminated from playoff contention, enter the offseason facing major questions. There is uncertainty surrounding both the roster and leadership group and moves are expected over the summer as part of a rebuild that is only just beginning.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21

Vancouver Canucks Activate Pierre-Olivier Joseph

The Vancouver Canucks announced they’ve activated depth defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph from the team’s injured reserve. Without a corresponding roster move, Joseph’s activation brings the Canucks to seven defensemen on the active roster and 22 players in total.

Victor Mancini News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Canucks Sign Victor Mancini To Two-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks are getting more work done early with one of their pending restricted free agents. Vancouver announced that they’ve signed defenseman Victor Mancini to a two-year, $2MM extension.