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Vancouver Canucks goalie is having a historically bad start to the season

The Vancouver Canucks extended their losing streak to three games with their 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen had another tough start for the Pacific Division club in this matchup.

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Canucks prospect Anthony Romani named Big Ten Second Star of the Week

Vancouver Canucks prospect Anthony Romani has been off to a very hot start this season at Michigan State University. The second-year forward was named Big Ten Second Star of the Week following a two-goal game against the University of North Dakota on Saturday night.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 4

Canucks Visit Jets Thursday in First Meeting of Season

Vancouver Canucks visit Winnipeg Jets on Thursday at 7 p.m. EST — the first meeting between the teams this NHL season — following Jake DeBrusk’s two-goal performance in Vancouver’s 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Marco Rossi News / Canucksarmy / November 3

Canucks hoping Rossi can find scoring success with Lekkerimäki and Öhgren

Finding consistent depth scoring beyond the first line has been a real struggle for the Vancouver Canucks this season. While the usual suspects like Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, and Fil Hronek have been contributing regularly, the rest of the lineup has struggled to keep up.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 3

‘He’s got that swagger’: Confidence key for Lekkerimäki’s hot start for Canucks

With a 3-12-1 record through the first 16 games of the 2026-27 season, there aren’t a whole lot of positives to pull from the Vancouver Canucks. While there hasn’t been much winning this season, the focus shifts to individual growth and development among the players on the NHL roster.

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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 / The Canuck Way / November 3

Vancouver Canucks suddenly linked to 3 intriguing trade targets

The Vancouver Canucks are being linked to multiple trade candidates during the early stages of the 2026-27 season. According to The Fourth Period, the Canucks are among the teams linked to Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov, Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 3

Canucks need to steal former NHL first-round pick off waivers from big rival

The Vancouver Canucks may be rebuilding, but they should still be open to adding to their roster. This is especially the case if the Canucks have an opportunity to add young players who could help them beyond this season.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / November 3

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen to make first start in two weeks as Canucks host Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks (3-12-1) open their November schedule with a home game against the Anaheim Ducks (6-7-1) at Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game between these Pacific Division rivals starts at 7 p.m.

Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / November 3

How are the Canucks really doing on the draw under faceoff specialist Manny Malhotra?

When we recently compared the Vancouver Canucks’ start in 2026-27 to their first month of games last year, a few things jumped out at us, and one in particular was surprising: these Canucks’ performance on faceoffs.

Jacob Quillan News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Canucks News & Rumours: Quillan Makes a Case & Meriläinen Earns More Trust

The Vancouver Canucks are still looking for answers as they work through a difficult start to the season, but not every encouraging development has to come from the scoreboard.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 3

Ryan Johnson talks Canucks’ start, EP40’s bounce-back, the rebuild, and more

Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson joined David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal on West Coast Conversation to discuss the team’s difficult start to the season, Elias Pettersson’s resurgence, and the organization’s approach to building a sustainable winner in Vancouver.

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / November 3

Chytil's Latest Injury Is More Than Just Another Canucks Setback

There's something particularly difficult about watching Filip Chytil's situation unfold in Vancouver. When he's healthy, it's easy to see why the Canucks wanted him.

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / November 3

‘I’m a big fan of these ones’: Brock Boeser, Canucks players rave about new Hometown Remix jerseys

When the NHL and Fanatics debuted their brand-new Hometown Remix uniform series on Monday morning, the only reactions that mattered more to the league than the fans’ were those of the players who would be wearing them.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 2

Canucks: How often has a team finished last in the NHL two years in a row?

The Vancouver Canucks finished last in the league in the 2025-26 NHL season, and by a considerable margin of 14 points. Fans and media alike knew the 2026-27 season would be much the same, but some weren’t sure how likely it was that the Canucks would sink this low again.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 2

Canucks unveil new Hometown Remix alternate jersey: Schedule, details, and more

The Vancouver Canucks announced their new “Hometown Remix” jerseys on Monday morning. Here is the design, which the Canucks say represents “the fabric of Vancouver”: The Canucks’ new jersey features a speckled design throughout, symbolizing Vancouver’s rainy climate (especially during hockey season).

Caleb Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / November 2

Watch: Canucks prospects Caleb Malhotra and Adam Novotný score incredible overtime winners

It may not be much fun up in Vancouver Canucks-land lately, with the big club on the losing end of 12 of their last 13 games. But most Canucks fans are keeping an eye on the future these days, and boy, did two Canucks prospects impress over the weekend.

Riley Patterson News / Canucksarmy / November 1

Abbotsford Weekly: Riley Patterson continues to shine as Canucks extend win streak to seven

The Abbotsford Canucks brought their hot streak to California, and they’re leaving with an even longer hot streak after wins over the San Jose Barracuda and Bakersfield Condors.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 1

NHL insider proposes shocking Elias Pettersson blockbuster trade with Canucks rival

Vancouver Canucks star center Elias Pettersson has been in the rumor mill for a very long time. It is no secret that Pettersson could use a change of scenery.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Stars of October

The first full month of the 2026-27 season was not kind to the Vancouver Canucks. They only won two times and ended October with a 2-12-1 record, making fans suffer through a 10-game losing streak in the process.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser’s Scoring Touch & Meriläinen’s Solid Play

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t get the result they wanted against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, losing 4–2. But a couple of individual performances were worth noting beyond the final score.

Max Sasson News / Professor Press Box / November 1

There's a Reason the Canucks Max Sasson Is Starting to Get Noticed

Sometimes the most interesting player on a struggling team isn't the one scoring the most goals or getting the biggest headlines. Max Sasson is a good example of that with the Vancouver Canucks.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Rumors / November 2

What is Elias Pettersson’s trade value?

Halford and Brough: Harman Dayal on the trade value of Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson. Jason Brough: “But what we’re seeing right now, Harm, this is the question for you is: let’s say this is the player, right?

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Canucks place Filip Chytil on injured reserve, Jacob Quillan recalled

The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve, sidelining the Czech veteran in what has become an injury-plagued career. Chytil did not participate in Vancouver’s Friday practice after sustaining a hard hit in Thursday’s 3-2 road loss to the San Jose Sharks.

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.

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.