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NHL Player Safety reviewing Rust’s hit on Boeser; supplemental discipline expected: report

There might be some consequences for the dangerous play that happened this weekend. According to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali – The Team, the NHL Department of Player Safety is looking into the hit Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust threw on Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser near the end of Sunday’s game between the two teams.

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Early Conor Garland destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Vancouver Canucks are headed into a rebuild after trading captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. That means everyone with any trade value should be shopped at the upcoming NHL trade deadline.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

NHL Rumours: Contenders Named as Top Landing Spots for Vancouver Canucks Veteran Forward

Thank you for tuning into this edition of NHL Rumours, here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the chatter will centre on a Vancouver Canucks forward who’s a prime trade candidate this season.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Canucks Can’t Rebuild by Trading Every Veteran on the Team

At some point this season, the conversation around the Vancouver Canucks has shifted from who they can add to who they should move. That’s normal when things slide as much as they have for the Canucks.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 26

‘Vicious hit to the head’: Foote and DeBrusk react after Canucks’ Boeser takes late hit from Bryan Rust

Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser went down after a hit to the head late in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Canucks trailed

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 25

Coquitlam’s Ben Kindel scores twice as Canucks fall 3-2 to Penguins

The game got started with a bang as the Penguins applied some early pressure on the Canucks. Kevin Lankinen had to be sharp right away, as Evgeni Malkin found himself on the doorstep with a grade-A scoring chance after a cross-crease pass.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Rumors / January 25

NHL Rumors: Would Elias Pettersson Waive his NMC? What Could the Return Be?

NHL Trade Alert: Elliotte Friedman said on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer on Wednesday that he doesn’t have any indication that Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson would be willing to waive his no-movement clause.

NHL News / SwimSwam / January 25

Former USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey Announced As Chief Revenue Officer for Vancouver Canucks

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Former USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey has been formally announced as the Chief Revenue Officer at Canuck Sports & Entertainment, the organization that owns the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks.

Arturs Silovs News / Canucksarmy / January 25

‘Memory for life’: Calder Cup MVP Arturs Silovs reflects on Championship run and time with Canucks

Later this afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matinee match. The spotlight will mostly be on No. 87, but most fans will be excited to welcome back fan favourite Arturs Silovs to Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 25

Canucks News & Rumours: Tolopilo, Karlsson, Buium & Hronek Trade

The Vancouver Canucks face the Pittsburgh Penguins at the worst possible moment. Since Christmas, the Penguins have been on fire, going 10–2–2 and blowing teams out with fast starts and layered offence.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 25

Can the Canucks’ current management be trusted to rebuild the team?

There’s no longer any question about where the Vancouver Canucks are as a franchise. The team sits dead last in the NHL standings by a wide margin. In December, they traded away their best player in defenseman Quinn Hughes for young players and a draft pick.

Thatcher Demko News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Thatcher Demko Injury Situation Could Be About To Change For Canucks

Injuries continue to be a major issue for the Vancouver Canucks, and once again, the focus is on goaltender Thatcher Demko. The team has been without its No.

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Filip Hronek News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Filip Hronek Is the Canucks’ Blue-Line Anchor for the Future

All the trade talk lately around Vancouver’s defence has been loud, especially after Quinn Hughes got shipped off to Minnesota in December. Fans are asking who’s going to hold this blue line together now—and honestly, the answer is pretty simple: Filip Hronek.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 24

Scenes from Canucks practice: Willander absent with illness; maintenance days for Kane and Lankinen

Following Friday night’s 5-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils, the Vancouver Canucks were back on the ice at UBC for practice. Evander Kane and Tom Willander were absent from practice.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

5 Rumoured Trade Destinations for Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

With the Vancouver Canucks officially in a rebuild, the rumour mill will be churning every day with new speculation on who president Jim Rutherford and general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin will trade next.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 24

The dilemma the Canucks face at the 2026 NHL Draft if they select 3rd

We’re just a few short weeks away from the February Olympic break. With roughly 30 games remaining on the NHL schedule, the runway to cover ground is shrinking by the day.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / January 24

Filip Hronek’s agent says it’s ‘wasted air’ to discuss the Canucks trading his client

As the Vancouver Canucks continue to navigate the trajectory of their rebuild, speculation surrounding who will stay and who could be moved ahead of the NHL trade deadline has been unavoidable.

Evander Kane News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 24

The 2 frontrunners to land Canucks’ Evander Kane

The Vancouver Canucks have fully committed to the rebuild after trading franchise cornerstone Quinn Hughes and subsequently losing 14 of 20 games to fall to dead last in National Hockey League standings.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 24

Which team would be a good fit for Elias Pettersson?

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Filip Hronek News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Filip Hronek’s agent sends clear message about value to Canucks

Agent Allan Walsh isn’t shy about taking to social media to defend his clients. One of the players he defends the most out of anyone is Filip Hronek, who finds himself in trade rumors recently with the Vancouver Canucks heading toward a rebuild.

Filip Chytil News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Canucks’ Filip Chytil returns after 44-game absence

The Vancouver Canucks are getting a top-six center back into their lineup. Head coach Adam Foote revealed that Filip Chytil will return for Friday’s home game against the New Jersey Devils.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Canucks News & Rumours: Foote, Chytil & Friedman on Pettersson Trade

After an 11-game losing streak, it didn’t take much to wake the building up. When the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Washington Capitals—Alex Ovechkin and all—there was suddenly energy at Rogers Arena again.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Pettersson Leave the Canucks? In What World Does That Make Sense?

For a franchise in transition, Elias Pettersson sits at a strange crossroads. Trade talk swirls, speculation mounts, and yet the reality of his contract—a no-movement clause with full control over his future—anchors him firmly in Vancouver unless he sees a reason to move.

Filip Chytil News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Canucks To Activate Filip Chytil

According to Jeff Paterson of Canucks Army, the Vancouver Canucks are expected to activate forward Filip Chytil for tomorrow’s contest against the New Jersey Devils.

Arshdeep Bains News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Canucks Activate Teddy Blueger, Reassign Arshdeep Bains

Set to host Washington tonight, the Vancouver Canucks announced that Arshdeep Bains has been reassigned to AHL Abbotsford. The transaction aligns with