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Men’s Olympic hockey: Quarterfinals set after Czechia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany move on

The qualifying round of Men’s Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics has officially been completed, meaning the Quarterfinal round is now set! Vancouver Canucks players Filip Hronek (Czechia), David Kampf (Czechia), Elias Pettersson (Sweden), Kevin Lankinen (Finland), and Lukas Reichel (Germany) will be competing in Quarterfinal action on Wednesday.

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Scenes from practice: Boeser, Chytil, and more Canucks resume skating at UBC following Olympic break

After two weeks away from the rink, the Vancouver Canucks returned to the practice ice on Tuesday afternoon at the University of British Columbia. Due to the Olympics, National Hockey League guidelines restricted all teams from skating until 2 PM local time today.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / February 17

Should the Canucks Call Up Jonathan Lekkerimäki?

Given the Vancouver Canucks season, you have to wonder if they call up Jonathan Lekkerimäki for the remainder of the season. He has been on fire lately.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 17

Canucks roster news: Aku Koskenvuo called up with Lankinen away at Olympics

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled goaltender Aku Koskenvuo from the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League under emergency conditions. Koskenvuo will join the National Hockey League club and participate in team practices while goaltender Kevin Lankinen is away representing Finland at the Winter Olympics.

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In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 17

The Canadian Olympic Team has fought more frequently than the Canucks this year, but what does that mean?

We’ve seen and heard a lot of surprising statistics surrounding the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks, but this one has to take the unexpected cake. Speaking of unexpected, by now you’ve no doubt heard that Tom Wilson did the previously-thought-impossible and achieved a Gordie Howe Hat-Trick in Sunday’s Olympic matchup against Team France.

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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

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Canucks News & Rumours: Mueller, Lekkerimäki & Wright Trade

Some days, following the Vancouver Canucks feels like watching someone try to rebuild a house while still living in it. Pieces get moved around, the wiring doesn’t always make sense, and every so often, something promising pops up out of nowhere.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 17

What happened the last time the Canucks finished dead last in the NHL?

As the NHL hits pause on what will certainly be another lost season for the Vancouver Canucks, the eyes of fans are fixed firmly on the future. The team currently sits in sole possession of last place in the NHL, and doesn’t appear to have many competitors for the dubious distinction of being named the NHL’s worst team of 2025-26.

Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Has the Negative Value Narrative on Brock Boeser Gone Too Far?

The Vancouver Canucks have no shortage of big decisions looming ahead of the March 6 trade deadline, but none may be more complicated than what to do with Brock Boeser.

Sawyer Mynio News / Canucksarmy / February 17

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #4 Sawyer Mynio

We continue on with our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings here at CanucksArmy. Today, it’s a 20-year-old defender navigating his first season as a professional defenceman and has been fast-tracked into incredible minutes in Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 17

Abby Canucks recap: Lekkerimäki scores two goals in home weekend sweep

There are no easy nights when you sit at the bottom of the conference. And with the Ontario Reign — tied for second in the Western Conference — rolling into town, the Abbotsford Canucks had their work cut out for them on this Family Day weekend.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 16

Olympic Hockey Qualifying Round Preview: Canucks’ Pettersson and Hronek both hoping to avoid elimination

With the United States’ win over Germany on Sunday afternoon, the preliminary round portion of the Men’s Hockey schedule at the 2026 Winter Olympics has officially come to an end.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 16

With 25 games remaining, will the 2025-26 Canucks reach the 60-point mark?

At their current pace, the Vancouver Canucks will finish the 2025-26 National Hockey League season with 60.352 points. Of course, NHL math doesn’t work that way, so the Canucks won’t wind up with a point total that includes decimal points.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Canucks News & Rumours: Trades for Garland & Boeser & Goalie Questions

The Vancouver Canucks have had a rollercoaster season, and with the trade deadline looming, speculation is heating up. Fans are debating who stays, who goes, and which moves could actually make the team better in the short term — or set them up for the long haul.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 16

Could the Canucks still trade Brock Boeser, and should they?

The Brock Market has hit historic lows this season. And we’re not just saying that for the sake of a good pun. In a season in which the Vancouver Canucks have collectively tanked as a team, it’s arguable that no individual’s performance has tanked quite so badly as has Brock Boeser’s.

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / February 16

Between the Pipes: A Look Back at Frank Caprice—A Goalie Who Gave Everything

Frank Caprice didn’t stroll into the NHL expecting handshakes and headlines. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, on May 2, 1962, he was a 9th-round pick by the Vancouver Canucks in 1981.

Chase Stillman News / Canucksarmy / February 16

‘Pest to play against’: Canucks’ Chase Stillman focused on finishing season strong following lengthy injury

It hasn’t been the season the Abbotsford Canucks had hoped for following their Calder Cup Championship. Whether it’s been the graduates from last year’s successful run or the various injuries Abbotsford has had to deal with, the 2025-26 season has been tough for Manny Malhotra and his coaching staff.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Canucks Week Ahead: Pettersson, Willander, Olympics Update & More

The men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics is in full swing, with the knockout rounds kicking off this week. The Vancouver Canucks sent seven players to Italy to compete for their countries, and while several will have their medal dreams dashed in a few days, their hopes remain alive for now.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / February 15

Canucks Olympic Hockey Recap: Hronek and Kämpf pick up assists in Czech’s 4-3 overtime loss to Switzerland

The preliminary round is officially behind us, and now we enter the always-threatening do-or-die stage of the tournament. We’ve already covered how the Canadians faired today, winning in dominating fashion – 10-2 over the French – and have now officially clinched the No.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 15

Will Elias Pettersson ever be elite again?: Wagner’s Weekly

After a couple of quiet performances, Elias Pettersson finally came alive for Sweden at the 2026 Olympics, scoring two goals in a key preliminary round game against Slovakia.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / February 15

‘Plays the right way tactically’: Sweden coach Sam Hallam praises Canucks’ Pettersson for two-way play

Elias Pettersson’s most recent performance has caught the attention of Team Sweden’s coaching staff. Making his Olympic Games debut this month, the Vancouver Canucks forward scored his first international goal since the 2019 World Championships on Saturday.