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Filip Chytil absent from Canucks practice after re-aggravation of upper body injury

The Vancouver Canucks returned home late Thursday night after a quick two-game road trip to California and were back on the ice Friday afternoon at UBC for practice, missing one of their most-used forwards.

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One month into 2026-27, the Canucks are developing a helpful habit of entertaining losses

The Vancouver Canucks might not have set out to win a ton of hockey games in the 2026-27 season, but that didn’t mean they didn’t have an enormously difficult task in front of them.

Elias Pettersson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Assessing Elias Pettersson’s Potential Trade Value

It might seem crazy, but we are moving into a world where Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson might have meaningful trade value. Not just a bit of value, but potentially a decent amount if he keeps producing at the rate he has through 14 games this year.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Ryan Lin News / Canucksarmy / October 30

Canucks’ most recent road trip a reminder of just how much stockpiling of talent a rebuild actually requires

In the short term, the Vancouver Canucks‘ California road trip this week produced two hard-fought games, one win and one loss. But big picture, it served as a reminder of just how much stockpiling of talent a rebuild actually requires to come out the other end as a competitive team.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 30

Leevi Meriläinen Could Be the Canucks' Most Important Find

Every once in a while, an NHL team gets a little lucky. Not lottery luck, not a first-round draft pick turning into a superstar, but the kind of opportunity that comes along when another organization decides it has a player it can afford to lose.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / October 30

The Statsies: Pettersson drives play in Canucks loss to Sharks

Apparently, the Vancouver Canucks enjoyed their comeback against the Anaheim Ducks so much that they decided to let the San Jose Sharks have a turn. The frustrating part is that the Canucks actually played some pretty good hockey for much of the evening.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Öhgren, Meriläinen & Still Not Quite

The Vancouver Canucks gave fans plenty to like against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. For much of the game, they controlled possession, created chances, and looked like a team finding its footing.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / October 29

AHL: Abbotsford Canucks Win Six Straight, Take Pacific Division Lead Under New Head Coach

The Abbotsford Canucks have won six consecutive games and moved into first place in the American Hockey League’s Pacific Division under first-year head coach Ryan Papaioannou.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Ivan Miroshnichenko News / Canucksarmy / October 29

Canucks interested in acquiring Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko: report

The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly entered into the sweepstakes regarding a young player in the East. According to Daily Faceoff Insider David Pagnotta, the Canucks are interested in acquiring Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko: “Vancouver’s in on this one?” Jeff Marek asked Pagnotta on the latest episode of DFO Insider.

Macklin Celebrini News / Canucksarmy / October 29

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks stick with winning lineup against Celebrini and the Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks (3-10-1) look for back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they visit the San Jose Sharks (6-6-1) at SAP Center. The puck drops at 7pm PT.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 29

A look at Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s elite company in the early going of the 2026-27 season

In a season in which the Vancouver Canucks have desperately needed some bright spots, Jonathan Lekkerimäki is looking particularly shiny these days. The 22-year-old right winger was drafted 15th overall in 2022, and after four post-draft seasons of inconsistent development and seemingly constant injuries, many had lost faith in him.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Canucks Close to Selling Several Pieces: 4 Names That Could Be Traded

The Vancouver Canucks appear ready to sell. According to reports from both The Fourth Period and The Athletic, general manager Ryan Johnson is open to trading several veterans, including Jake DeBrusk, Drew O’Connor, Filip Chytil, and Luke Schenn.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28

Canucks: A look at the most painful points of two recent NHL rebuilds, and what came next for each

No one said rebuilding was easy. As the losses have begun to pile up for the Vancouver Canucks early in the season, players, the head coach, and fans alike have begun to show more frustration with the on-ice results from both an individual and team perspective.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / October 28

NHL insider offers intriguing take on Canucks' Elias Pettersson amid trade rumors

The Vancouver Canucks have traded away several players since the start of last season. Among the players who the Canucks have traded since kicking off their rebuild last year are Quinn Hughes, Conor Garland, Kiefer Sherwood, Tyler Myers, Marcus Pettersson, Nils Hoglander, and Aatu Raty.

Jacob Quillan News / Canucksarmy / October 28

‘Glad to be somewhere I’m wanted’: Jacob Quillan excited for new opportunity with Canucks

It’s been nearly two weeks since the Vancouver Canucks acquired Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Aatu Räty. Both of the new Canucks have made their debut in the Canucks organization, with Quillan playing in AHL Abbotsford and Buhr suiting up in ECHL Kalamazoo.

Tom Willander News / Canucksarmy / October 28

The Statsies: Willander and Öhgren’s underlying metrics stand out in Canucks’ wild comeback vs. Ducks

That was one way to snap a 10-game losing streak. The Vancouver Canucks finally found a way back into the win column Tuesday night, but the underlying numbers from their 6-5 overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks finally offer something more encouraging than an empty-calorie win.

Anthony Romani News / Professor Press Box / October 28

Canucks’ Anthony Romani: A Late-Round Pick Making Big Jumps

I enjoy a particular kind of prospect story. It’s not about the first-round pick everyone expects to become a star. It’s about the player who gets overlooked, figures out what’s holding him back, and works on it.

Filip Hronek News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Lekkerimäki’s Late Magic, Losing Streak Ends & Hronek Scores the Winner

The Vancouver Canucks finally have something to smile about. After 10 straight losses, they rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period Tuesday night to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 in overtime.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Canucks halt 10-game skid with late 3-goal rally, OT win vs. Ducks

Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored twice in the final three minutes of regulation, and Filip Hronek scored on a two-man advantage in overtime as the visiting Vancouver Canucks snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

3 Positive Takeaways From the Canucks’ 10-Game Losing Streak

The Vancouver Canucks have not had a good start to the season. After some early optimism following a couple of crazy matches against the Edmonton Oilers, the team has hit a major skid, becoming the first team to have a double-digit losing streak in the 2026-27 season.

Manny Malhotra News / EasySportz / October 27

Manny Malhotra Has the Canucks Playing Like a Penalty-Killing Disaster. Vancouver’s Discipline Is a JOKE.

The Vancouver Canucks have enough problems without handing their opponents extra opportunities to score. Yet here we are. Vancouver entered the 2026-27 NHL season hoping new head coach Manny Malhotra would bring structure, accountability and a fresh identity.

Zeev Buium News / EasySportz / October 27