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Quinn Hughes says facing Canucks for first time since trade won’t feel real until puck drop

Ahead of his first matchup against his old team, Minnesota Wild defenceman and ex-Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes says he’s not really sure what to expect tonight.

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Which Canucks have fared the best post-Hughes trade?: Hughes Week

When the Vancouver Canucks traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, all eyes were on the players they were getting back. In the time since the trade with the Wild, the play of Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi and Liam Öhgren has obviously taken centre stage, with all three under the microscope to recreate Hughes in the aggregate.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Canucks prospect Aleksei Medvedev keeps London alive with first win in his playoff debut

The London Knights live to see another day. The reigning Memorial Cup champions had their backs against the wall in Round One of the OHL playoffs, trailing the Soo Greyhounds three games to none heading into Wednesday night.

Parker Alcos News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Canucks prospect Parker Alcos and the Kelowna Rockets become first team to advance to the second round of the WHL playoffs

The Kelowna Rockets are moving on, becoming the first team to advance to the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. It took just four games for the fourth-seeded Rockets to complete a sweep of the fifth-seeded Kamloops Blazers, outscoring their opponents 21-8 in the process.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild, April 2nd

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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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 2

The Statsies: The numbers behind the Canucks’ wild and wacky win over Colorado

…did that just happen? In a game where the Canucks actually scored more than two goals, they not only went up 6-2 and blew that lead, but also still pulled out an 8-6 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 2

Canucks News & Rumours: 8 Goals, Great Game & Hockey Still Has Surprises

There are nights when hockey seems predictable, when the standings tell you all you need to know before the puck even drops. And then there are nights like this one.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / April 2

NHL roundup: League-worst Canucks blow big lead, still shock Avs

Brock Boeser produced his seventh career regular-season hat trick and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks recovered from blowing a four-goal lead to beat the Colorado Avalanche 8-6 in Denver on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 2

Hat Trick Heroics & Heart: Vancouver Stuns Avalanche

What a game in Denver between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks left everything on the ice, and it paid off in the most chaotic, fun way possible.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1

NHL-worst Canucks stun league-best Avalanche 8-6

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2

Mackenzie Blackwood was Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks

Mackenzie Blackwood looks like Avalanche's weak link in dud vs. Canucks

The Colorado Avalanche have a goaltending problem.

NHL-worst Canucks stun league-best Avalanche 8-6

Playoffs could be a coming-out party for Avalanche’s MacKenzie Blackwood

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes more NHL history with another 30-goal season

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Brock Boeser scores a hat trick as Canucks beat Avalanche 8-6

The Canucks got things started on the right foot when Max Sasson scooped up a Filip Hronek pass that Josh Manson got a piece of, essentially leaving it on a platter for Sasson.

Ty Mueller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Canucks Recall Ty Mueller

Ahead of tonight’s game against Colorado, the Vancouver Canucks announced that prospect Ty Mueller has been recalled from AHL Abbotsford. A fourth round selection by the team in 2023, the center has developed nicely in the AHL right from the jump out of the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Abbotsford Canucks sign Braden Birnie to Professional Tryout agreement

The Abbotsford Canucks have signed 24-year-old forward Braden Birnie to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). Birnie, a Weyburn, Saskatchewan native, recently signed his first professional contract and made his debut with the ECHL’s Rapid City Rush, where he recorded six points (two goals, four assists) in nine games.

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Ty Mueller News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Canucks recall F Ty Mueller from AHL Abbotsford

With the Vancouver Canucks one loss away from clinching 32nd place in the NHL, they have decided to summon one of their young players from the minor leagues.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Kane sits as Canucks face league-leading Avalanche

The Vancouver Canucks (21-44-8) face the toughest test in hockey these days when they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche (49-14-10) at Ball Arena in Denver.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

What’s at Stake in the NHL: Canucks can clinch last overall

Welcome to the home stretch of the 2025-26 NHL season. This deep into the schedule, something significant is on the line virtually every day, whether it’s a playoff spot, division title to clinch or a major individual milestone.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

NHL Predictions: Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado Avalanche, April 1st

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Canucks News & Rumours: Kane, Boeser, Lankinen, Pettersson & Tortorella

The Vancouver Canucks travelled to Las Vegas Monday night and landed on the wrong side of a 4-2 decision, but it wasn’t for lack of effort. The Canucks jumped ahead early thanks to Evander Kane, who celebrated his 1,000th NHL game with a goal that gave the team an initial spark.