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Canucks, Red Wings have reportedly spoken about Quinn Hughes

Following up on his report from Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported on another team that has spoken to the Vancouver Canucks regarding a potential trade for star defenseman Quinn Hughes.

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3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Linus Karlsson continues to prove himself at the NHL level

Welcome back to Stars of the Week at CanucksArmy ! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7

Canucks look to build off young players' success vs. Red Wings

Following what head coach Adam Foote called a "gritty" win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks will try to win back-to-back home games for the first time this season when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 7

The Statsies: A big game from Aatu Räty helps Canucks overcome Wild

It’s actually comical how inconsistent this team is. The Vancouver Canucks somehow, someway, managed to beat the Minnesota Wild by a 4-2 scoreline. With

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 7

Wagner’s Weekly: Is Canucks’ Jim Rutherford pulling off a stealth tank?

Despite an against-all-odds win against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, the Vancouver Canucks are still in dire straits. They’re 31st in the NHL

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 7

Canucks assign Jonathan Lekkerimäki to AHL Abbotsford

Following Saturday night’s win over the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks General Manager announced that forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been assigned to AHL Abbotsford: Lekkerimäki, 21, turned heads at training camp this season with his increased willingness to get into the dirty areas and his powerful shot.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Canucks reassign former first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki

The Canucks have returned top forward prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki to AHL Abbotsford, per a team announcement. They now have an open roster spot, which is expected to go to Nils Höglander as he nears an activation from long-term injured reserve.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 7

Canucks hit with Elias Pettersson injury blow before facing Wild

The Vancouver Canucks faced the Minnesota Wild and were able to get the 4-2 win, and they did it without a key forward. Elias Pettersson missed the game because of an upper-body injury, and he is expected to get an MRI, according to head coach Adam Foote.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Quinn Hughes’ 'Fitzy' Reference Has Canucks Fans Concerned

Quinn Hughes was asked for his comments on rumors that the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils had discussed him and a potential trade. Following Elliotte Friedman’s report that the two teams did discuss Hughes after the Canucks sent out a memo that UFAs and veterans were available, the media, understandably, wanted to get Hughes’ thoughts.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / December 7

Canucks Not Expected to Deal Superstar Defenseman

It has been a rough start to the year for the Vancouver Canucks as they currently sit in 8th place in the Pacific Division with 23 points and at the bottom of the league standings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Canucks Push Back to Beat Wild 4-2

The Minnesota Wild faced the Vancouver Canucks in the midst of their most recent road trip on Saturday evening, Dec. 6. The Wild’s injury list became slightly shorter as Danila Yurov returned, but they were still without Marco Rossi, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Marcus Foligno.

Aatu Raty News / Field Level Media / December 7

Aatu Raty's 3-point night boosts Canucks over Wild

Aatu Raty scored twice and added an assist as the host Vancouver Canucks doubled up the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday night. Tom Willander scored and

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 7

Räty scores a pair, Willander pots first NHL goal in Canucks’ 4-2 win over Wild

Following Adam Foote’s media availability, the only lineup changes we were expecting were that Evander Kane would return and Jonathan Lekkerimäki would sit.