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Canucks lineup notes: Foote confirms Lankinen starts, Pettersson replaces Joseph on blueline

The Vancouver Canucks are making a pair of lineup changes for tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins. As expected, Kevin Lankinen will get the start in goal while Elias Pettersson returns to the lineup and replaces P-O Joseph on defence.

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Why the timing on the Linus Karlsson extension is puzzling from a Canucks standpoint

On Friday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced they had agreed to a contract extension with forward Linus Karlsson. He may not have his 2025 Calder Cup Championship ring yet, but Karlsson’s now $4.5 million richer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

3 Positives and 3 Negatives From the Canucks’ Loss to the Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t play a perfect game against the Seattle Kraken, but they didn’t play a hopeless one either. A 4–3 shootout loss always leaves you standing in the dressing room afterward, wondering which side of the line you were really on.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 3

Kraken’s Matty Beniers fools Thatcher Demko, scores unreal shootout winner

Matty Beniers delivered a highlight-reel moment on Friday night, deking Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko in the shootout to secure a 4-3 win for the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Arena.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

NHL Predictions: January 3rd, Boston Bruins at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to 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.

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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.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / January 3

DeBrusk tallies three points in Canucks’ shootout loss to Kraken

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 3

World Juniors: Canucks’ Cootes and Björck off to semis after Canada and Sweden’s wins

Round-robin play is officially in the rearview mirror, and the 2026 World Junior Championship has arrived at the do-or-die stage. After a well-earned off day, all 10 nations returned to the ice on Friday with elimination looming.

Linus Karlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 2

Canucks sign ex-Sharks draft pick to two-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday that they have signed forward Linus Karlsson to a two-year contract extension worth $4.5 million, carrying an average annual value of $2.25 million.

Linus Karlsson News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Vancouver Canucks Re-Sign Swedish Forward to Two-Year Extension

Following a stretch where Linus Karlsson was the club’s top point-getter in December, the Vancouver Canucks have extended him. The contract is a two-year deal worth $2.25 million per season.

Linus Karlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Canucks Sign Linus Karlsson to Two-Year Deal: What It Means

The Vancouver Canucks have locked up forward Linus Karlsson, announcing a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $2.25 million. The deal keeps Karlsson under contract through the 2027–28 season and suggests the two sides reached an agreement in which a short-term contract might help both as they figure out what’s next.

Linus Karlsson News / Canucksarmy / January 2

Canucks sign Linus Karlsson to two-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed winger Linus Karlsson to a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of $2.25 million. The club announced the signing Friday afternoon.

Linus Karlsson News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Canucks sign Linus Karlsson to two-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Friday that they signed forward Linus Karlsson to a two-year contract extension with a $2.25 million cap hit. Karlsson is currently signed to a one-year, $775,000 contract, and was set to become a Group 6 unrestricted free agent.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Canucks Sign Linus Karlsson To Two-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks continue to work on figuring out next year’s roster as they enter a transitional period. The Canucks announced that they’ve signed forward Linus Karlsson to a two-year, $4.5MM extension ($2.25MM AAV).

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Teams Keep Calling About Elias Pettersson Trade — How Close Is It?

There isn’t much detail yet, but a new report has surfaced that while names like Keifer Sherwood, Conor Galrand, and Evander Kane are more often being discussed as trade pieces out of Vancouver, Elias Pettersson’s name clearly isn’t going away on the trade market.

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Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Brock Boeser’s Been Missing in Action for the Canucks?

Brock Boeser has been one of the Vancouver Canucks best players in their recent seasons of ups and downs. He’s helped them when they’ve needed scoring.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Canucks Place Marco Rossi On IR, Recall Arshdeep Bains

The Canucks announced they’ve placed center Marco Rossi on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 30. His roster spot is going to winger Arshdeep Bains, who’s been recalled from AHL Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Patterson, Garland & Rossi Injury Report

The Vancouver Canucks are starting the new year with a mix of frustration, rebuilding, and small sparks of hope. Injuries are biting into an already thin roster, top scorers are struggling to find their touch, and yet young prospects are giving fans reasons to keep paying attention.

Marco Rossi News / Daily Faceoff / January 2

Canucks’ Marco Rossi placed on injured reserve

One of the Vancouver Canucks new additions is set to miss significant time. On Friday, the Canucks placed center Marco Rossi on injured reserve retroactive to Dec.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 2

Canucks dealing with new injury absences as Kraken visit

The new year brought more discouraging injury news for the Vancouver Canucks. Coach Adam Foote announced at practice on Thursday that forwards Marco Rossi and Conor Garland would both be out for at least a week after sustaining injuries in a 6-3 loss on Tuesday against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Canucks begin new year with injuries to Conor Garland, Marco Rossi

The new calendar year hasn’t started off on a good note on the injury front for Vancouver.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Mueller and Bains Are Turning Heads in the Canucks System

For Vancouver Canucks fans, the pipeline is rarely a straight line. A player can shine in junior or the American Hockey League (AHL) and then struggle to find a footing in the NHL.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / January 1

Not Another Hybrid Retool Coming with the Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have been in the same cycle of trying to make the playoffs every two years since the Sedin Twins, Henrik and Daniel, retired. This cycle is not paying off for them in the long run.