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Canucks: Is Quinn Hughes worth a $17 million salary?

Way back in 1970, it cost the original ownership of the Vancouver Canucks a $6 million expansion fee to get the franchise up and running. Now, some 55 years later, it could cost the team more than double that to keep their franchise player in the fold.

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Thatcher Demko has seen significant improvement in his game this season

The Vancouver Canucks may be well off contending for a Stanley Cup, but the start of the 2025-26 NHL season has gone relatively well, considering the significant injuries impacting the roster. Between the pipes, Thatcher Demko has been one of the bright spots.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 10

The Statsies: Elias Pettersson takes on Nathan Mackinnon matchup in Canucks’ overtime loss

It wasn’t 9-1! The Vancouver Canucks dropped a tightly contested 5-4 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche. There aren’t too many “moral” victories to be had, but this one was coming close.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 10

Canucks lose 5-4 in OT vs. Avalanche after gutsy comeback effort

The Colorado Avalanche are a very good team, particularly at creating chances off the rush. Unfortunately for the Canucks, that was quickly made apparent.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 9

Lankinen starts for Canucks vs. Avalanche; Foote says Demko should return Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote met with the media ahead of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche and provided an update regarding his goaltending situation for this evening: “Lanks [Kevin Lankinen] is playing tonight,” said Adam Foote.

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.

Conor Garland News / Canucksarmy / November 9

The Statsies: Conor Garland’s team-best CF% helps Canucks beat Blue Jackets

Pulled it out in the end. The Vancouver Canucks didn’t look up to the races for a good long while, but managed to pull out a big 4-3 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Canucks News & Rumours: DeBrusk, Garland, Boeser, Reichel & Cootes

Saturday night at Rogers Arena, the Vancouver Canucks faced the Columbus Blue Jackets in a game that tested patience, composure, and depth. A 4-3 final score barely tells the story.

Patrik Allvin News / Canucksarmy / November 9

Patrik Allvin throws cold water on a potential Canucks rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks‘ loss to the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night reignited plenty of conversations about whether or not the Canucks need to finally undergo a true rebuild of their own.

Brock Boeser News / Field Level Media / November 9

Brock Boeser's goal helps Canucks outlast Blue Jackets

Brock Boeser scored the winner late in the third period, and Drew O'Connor had a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Canucks star Elias Pettersson opens up on evolving defensive effort

The Vancouver Canucks paid Elias Pettersson handsomely a few seasons ago. And it made a ton of sense at the time. Pettersson was a 100-point scorer and one of the more effective playmakers in the game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 7

Quinn Hughes takes on Zach Werenski as Canucks host Blue Jackets

A pair of Norris Trophy finalists go head-to-head when Quinn Hughes' Vancouver Canucks host Zach Werenski and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Inside the Canucks’ Quiet Maintenance Conversation with Thatcher Demko

With news that the Vancouver Canucks didn’t have goaltender Thatcher Demko at practice and that he might not be available to play, concerns about another injury surfaced.

Adam Foote News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Canucks News & Rumours: Jekyll-Hyde Footeprint & Too Early to Tell?

Some games are unfair. That was the case when the Vancouver Canucks outshot, out-chanced, and generally outplayed the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday and still lost.

Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / November 7