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The Statsies: Thatcher Demko saves 2.97 goals above expected in shutout Canucks win vs. Rangers

Spoiling the tank a bit, are we? The Vancouver Canucks managed to blank the New York Rangers 3-0 last night, despite being outshot 32-14. It wasn’t the prettiest win by any means, but at the same time, it wasn’t as ugly as one might’ve thought.

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Canucks Defenseman Predicted to Reach Elite Heights

The Vancouver Canucks got an immediate glimpse of what they received in the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade when their new defenseman scored a goal and added an assist in his first period wearing a Canucks uniform.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / December 16

Thatcher Demko, Canucks shut out host Rangers

Evander Kane and newcomer Liam Ohgren scored early in the opening two periods Tuesday night and Thatcher Demko recorded the shutout as the retooled Vancouver Canucks earned a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers, whose home woes continued.

Liam Ohgren News / Canucksarmy / December 16

Ohgren scores his first goal as Canucks beat Rangers 3-0

Evander Kane — with some help from the linesman — got the Canucks on the board early when he caught Jonathan Quick out of position and rifled home his

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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

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 17

Drama doesn’t end in Vancouver, even after Quinn Hughes trade

Oddly, I’m glad to see the Vancouver Canucks’ captain Quinn Hughes go. That probably sounds unfeeling. But Hughes was special. No other way to put it. He thought the game faster than most, moved like he never got tired, and always seemed in control.

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.

Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / December 16

Rutherford says ownership is on board with a Canucks rebuild

After the franchise-altering Quinn Hughes trade, there may be an answer to the direction of the Vancouver Canucks moving forward from ownership. In an

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 16

With a sudden influx of players, more roster changes are coming soon to the Vancouver Canucks

The subjective qualities of the Quinn Hughes trade will be debated in Vancouver Canucks circles for decades to come. Objectively speaking, however, it

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Canucks Place Arshdeep Bains On Waivers

The Canucks have waived forward Arshdeep Bains, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK and The Athletic. He’ll be reassigned to AHL Abbotsford tomorrow if he clears.

Arshdeep Bains News / Canucksarmy / December 16

Canucks place Arshdeep Bains on waivers

Ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the New York Rangers, the Vancouver Canucks placed forward Arshdeep Bains on waivers. Bains, 24, made the team out of training camp and started in the top six, skating on the left wing on a line with Filip Chytil and Conor Garland.

Arshdeep Bains News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canucks place Arshdeep Bains on waivers

The Vancouver Canucks are at risk of losing one of their local talents, placing Surrey, BC’s Arsheep Bains on waivers on Tuesday afternoon, offering the

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 16

Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts, Boeser probable for Canucks vs. Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks (12-17-3) will once again try for consecutive victories for the first time since mid-October when they face JT Miller and the New York Rangers (16-14-4) at Madison Square Garden.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 16

David Kämpf has quietly helped Canucks penalty kill significantly since his arrival

Amidst all the turmoil that has taken the Vancouver Canucks to dead last in the overall standings, very quietly, the team’s once-horrid penalty kill has risen steadily over the past month.

Max Sasson News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Canucks sign Max Sasson to two-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday they signed Max Sasson to a two-year contract extension that will pay the forward $1 million through the 2027-28 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Did Canucks Win the Hughes Trade?: Why the Buium Return is The Key

The Minnesota Wild shocked the hockey world by being the team to acquire Quinn Hughes in a deal with the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. In exchange for Hughes, the Canucks were able to land the equivalent of four first-round assets: Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick.