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NHL trade rumours: Should the Canucks really trade Elias Pettersson?

To say that the Vancouver Canucks’ plans for a rebuild are rapidly evolving before our eyes would be a bit of an understatement. This is the kind of fast evolution typically reserved only for Pokémon.

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The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen saves almost two goals above expected in Canucks loss to Senators

Given how this game started, it could’ve been a lot worse. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 2-1 decision to the Ottawa Senators last night. They didn’t do horribly overall, and it was certainly a better performance than the outing against Montreal.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Jake DeBrusk Trade Conversation in Vancouver Is Suddenly Changing

The trade narrative surrounding Jake DeBrusk and the Vancouver Canucks may be starting to shift—and the timing isn’t coincidental. Not long ago, reports suggested DeBrusk loved playing in Vancouver and wasn’t eager to be moved.

Jake Debrusk News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Jake DeBrusk got brutally honest after Canucks’ eighth-straight loss

All the losing is taking a toll on Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk. The Canucks are still winless since the calendar flipped to 2026, and their losing streak reached eight games following a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Kiefer Sherwood for a First? Canucks Turn Down Solid Offer

As the trade deadline creeps closer, eyes are on Kiefer Sherwood. Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Rick Dhaliwal discussed what the Vancouver Canucks might get for him.

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.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / January 13

Kevin Lankinen makes 37 saves in Canucks’ 2-1 loss to Senators

It was a quiet start for the Canucks, but the good news was that it was also a relatively quiet start for the Senators as well. The Canucks’ first solid shift of the game came when the Kane-Räty-Höglander trio wreaked some havoc in the Senators’ end.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / January 14

Dreger: Canucks listening to offers on Elias Pettersson

As the Vancouver Canucks remain at the bottom of the NHL standings, signs continue to emerge that the organization may be preparing for a significant shift in direction as it enters its next phase.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / January 13

A Familiar Name for Canucks Fans to Watch in the 2026 Draft

Vancouver Canucks fans keeping one eye on the 2026 NHL Draft might want to start circling a familiar last name. Caleb Malhotra isn’t just putting together a strong season in junior — he’s doing it with a hockey background that will ring close to home.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 13

Senators GM scouts Canucks players vs. Canadiens: report

Another team has surfaced as a potential trade partner for the Vancouver Canucks as they head toward their rebuild. With the Canucks on their Eastern-Canadian road trip, those teams have an opportunity to see any potential trade targets up close and personal.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Canucks Should Call Up Jonathan Lekkerimaki for the Rest of the Season

The Vancouver Canucks have been struggling mightily over the past week, as they just suffered their seventh-straight loss on Monday night at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens.

Anri Ravinskis News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Canucks prospect Anri Ravinskis joins Latvia’s Olympic team as injury replacement

The Vancouver Canucks expected to have six players representing the organization at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics in February, with every team outside of the host nation, Italy, having announced its roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 13

Canucks ready to make trades after GM commits to rebuild

It’s been a nightmare campaign for the Vancouver Canucks in 2025-26, who currently sit 16-24-5 and dead last in NHL standings after a 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Monday night.

Evander Kane News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Reports Suggest Canucks Tried to Trade Evander Kane Back to Oilers

According to a report from Vancouver Canucks reporter Rick Dhaliwal, the organization is exploring the idea of trading forward Evander Kane back to the Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / January 13

Slumping Canucks out to extend dominance of skidding Sens

Two teams mired in lengthy winless streaks meet Tuesday when the Ottawa Senators host the Vancouver Canucks. Both clubs are 0-4-0 in their last four games, while Vancouver's winless drought stretches to seven (0-5-2).