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NHL Predictions: January 8th, Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings

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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Canucks: Elias Pettersson dealing with a nagging injury ‘probably for the rest of the season’

Elias Pettersson has returned from an injury that kept him out for eight games, but he says he’s still feeling the effects of it. In conversation with

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / January 7

Post-Hughes, who is now the Canucks’ most valuable asset?

The Vancouver Canucks have spent much of the 2025-26 campaign shuffling their various trade chips and considering a series of big moves. But it must be said that the biggest chip has already been cashed in, and the biggest move already made.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 7

Canucks trade rumours: Rangers reportedly pursuing Kiefer Sherwood

While the Vancouver Canucks continue to ponder whether to trade or extend winger Kiefer Sherwood, another team has entered the mix in pursuit of the pending unrestricted free agent’s services.

Sidney Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

A big-money forward is suddenly being linked to the Oilers

It certainly would make sense that Edmonton would look at an Edmonton-born winger with a history of solid production who is locked in long-term at a reasonable rate.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 7

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets looking for scoring help

TSN: Chris Johnston notes that as of the end of the holiday, there was a still a big gap in the contract extension talks between the Vancouver Canucks and Kiefer Sherwood.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / January 7

Would Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson benefit from a stint in Abbotsford?

When the Vancouver Canucks pulled the trigger on the Quinn Hughes trade a month ago, they effectively waved the white towel on a season headed nowhere and affirmed their plan to reset the roster with younger players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Canucks’ 5-3 Loss to the Sabres

Tuesday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres was one of those games that looked closer on the scoresheet than it was on the ice. The Vancouver Canucks fell behind early, dug a deep hole, then made things uncomfortable late before ultimately dropping a 5–3 decision to a Sabres team that’s suddenly playing with confidence and clarity.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 7

Is there a number at which a Kiefer Sherwood extension would make sense for the Canucks?

It didn’t take long after the NHL lifted its holiday roster freeze for the trade-related drama to pick up surrounding the Vancouver Canucks once again.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / January 7

The Statsies: Filip Hronek leads Canucks in CF% in 5-3 loss to Sabres

And the tank efforts continue. The Vancouver Canucks lost 5-3 to the Buffalo Sabres. For a large chunk of the game, it looked out of hand, the Sabres running hot and running rampant all over the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

CHL Transaction Roundup: Cootes, Alcos, Battaglia, Radkov

The trade deadlines in the three CHL leagues are fast approaching and there has been a significant uptick in transactions in recent days. Here’s a rundown of some recent moves around the various leagues involving NHL-drafted players.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks battle back to make it close, but fall 5-3 to Sabres

My goodness, the Sabres wasted little time before slamming the gas pedal down on the Canucks. Josh Norris created two great scoring chances for the Sabres almost immediately, but just one resulted in an official shot on goal despite both forays making you jump up in your seat a bit.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 7

‘Do it for once, please’: Jannik Hansen wants the Canucks to sell high and trade Kiefer Sherwood

An ex-Vancouver Canuck hopes this management group does not make the mistake of holding onto one of its most valuable trading assets and committing to brightening the organization’s future.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Blueger, Chytil & Luck

The Vancouver Canucks are in Buffalo tonight, facing a Sabres team eager to respond after a rare stumble. Buffalo lost 5-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, snapping a franchise-record tying 10-game win streak.