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Canucks fans are hearing echoes of the Benning Era, and that’s not good

Mark Twain was purported to have said that “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” He may not have realized at the time that he was writing about the Vancouver Canucks, but those words sure are ringing true in this 2025-26 season.

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Canucks one of the final 3 NHL teams in play for UFA David Kampf: report

We are approaching the decision on where David Kampf will be taking his talents for the rest of the 2025-26 season. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Kampf and his agent JP Barry have narrowed his list to three teams and are hoping to reach a decision tomorrow.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 15

The Statsies: Sherwood-Reichel-Boeser line continue to struggle in Canucks’ loss to Canes

How in the world did that game end up in overtime? The Vancouver Canucks very much hung on for dear life, losing a 4-3 decision in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 15

Andrei Svechnikov won’t receive discipline for hit on Canucks’ Filip Hronek: report

Not news Vancouver Canucks fans want to hear. According to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie & Dhali – The Team, Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov will not have any supplemental discipline regarding his hit on Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Lankinen & Sasson

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t leave Raleigh with two points, but they went with a clearer sense of where they stand against a fast, aggressive Eastern Conference contender.

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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 / Canucksarmy / November 15

‘Open season on NHL players’ brains’: Hronek’s agent unhappy after hit from Svechnikov at end of Canucks vs. Hurricanes

Filip Hronek’s agent is not happy. During the final minute of regulation in the Vancouver Canucks‘ Friday night game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov delivered an elbow to the back of the Canucks defenceman’s head.

David Kampf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

David Kampf already drawing interest from two teams — and one makes a lot of sense

David Kämpf just had his contract terminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Devils superstar Jack Hughes suffers strange injury at team dinner

Commissioner Gary Bettman bothered by issues with 2026 Olympic arena

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Canucks hang on for 60 minutes, but fall to Hurricanes in OT 4-3

The big story: No Quinn Hughes. Let’s ride. This game started with a couple of questionable plays from the Marcus Pettersson-Tyler Myers pairing. First, Pettersson pinched on a puck it really seemed like he had no real chance of getting to, leading to an odd-man rush the other way (it didn’t help that Lukas Reichel was the forward back).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Quinn Hughes out for Canucks vs. Hurricanes; MacEachern comes in for Bains

The injury-riddled Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. After missing Thursday’s practice in Carolina, Quinn Hughes was back on the ice for morning skate at the Lenovo Center.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Canucks place Thatcher Demko on injured reserve, activate Victor Mancini

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that goaltender Thatcher Demko has been placed on injured reserve (IR) retroactive to November 11th, and have activated defenceman Victor Mancini from IR.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Canucks make move in wake of Thatcher Demko injury

This is a familiar spot for Demko. He spent much of last season on the injured reserve.

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Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko placed on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they’ve placed goaltender Thatcher Demko on injured reserve retroactive to November 11th. Demko sustained a lower-body injury at some point of the first period of Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but he played the entirety of the frame before not returning for the second period.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / November 14

‘You want to be the guy’: Lankinen ready to help lead Canucks to better results with more consistent workload

The Vancouver Canucks entered the season with a goaltending tandem regarded as one of the best in the entire National Hockey League: Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Canucks president shuts down rebuild in candid interview

The Vancouver Canucks are currently 8-9-1, but it seems like things are on the verge of getting worse before they can get better. They have seven players on their injured list, and the next three games on the road will not be easy, as they face the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Rutherford: Canucks won’t be rebuilding, even if Quinn Hughes leaves

Rebuilds have been a hot-button topic in Vancouver Canucks land as of late. With the team struggling to a 28th-place finish in the NHL standings through 18 games, many fans have expressed their desire for the franchise to take a step back in an attempt to build for the future — a rebuild or retool of sorts.

Jim Rutherford News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Understanding the Canucks’ Confusing and Polarizing Rebuild Plan

The Vancouver Canucks aren’t rebuilding. They aren’t going all-in. And according to team president Jim Rutherford, they aren’t changing that stance anytime soon.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

NHL Predictions: Nov. 14 Vancouver Canucks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Welcome back to another 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.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Quinn Hughes and the Weight of Being Canucks Captain

The Vancouver Canucks’ captain, Quinn Hughes, has faced a challenging start to the season. Lower-body injuries kept him out of multiple games in late October, including matchups against the St.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12