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Scenes from Canucks practice: Chytil leaves and will need X-rays after taking puck to face

A scary scene unfolded late in the Vancouver Canucks practice at the University of British Columbia on Wednesday. As the team battled in a mini-game at one end of the ice, an errant shot rose up and struck forward Filip Chytil in the side of the head.

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Meet the Buyers: Which NHL teams might make a new home for Canucks’ Conor Garland

It’s entirely possible that the Vancouver Canucks have already completed their last major trade of the 2025-26 season. Not their last trade, period. Chances are still very good that UFAs like Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger, and David Kämpf are flipped by the March 9 Trade Deadline.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

Canucks News & Rumours: Rossi, Boeser, Demko, Tolopilo & Koskenvuo

The Olympic break showed up at exactly the right time for the Vancouver Canucks. When a team hits the bottom of the standings the way this one has, a couple of weeks away from the noise and frustration can feel like fresh air.

Marco Rossi News / Canucksarmy / February 18

A fully healthy Marco Rossi excited to show Canucks what he can add to the mix

Like anyone in any job, Marco Rossi wanted to impress his new bosses. So the 24-year-old Austrian did all he could to step into the Vancouver Canucks lineup right away after being acquired in December’s blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Wild.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

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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Kirill Kudryavtsev News / Canucksarmy / February 18

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #3 Kirill Kudryavtsev

We continue on with our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings here at CanucksArmy. Today, we bring you a young defender who has been relied on as a go-to skater for the Abbotsford Canucks since he arrived in 2024-25.

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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

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / February 18

Canucks: In the hardest year of his career, Jake DeBrusk is learning to control what he can

The NHL’s Olympic break serves different purposes, depending on who you ask. For most, it’s a chance to rest, especially with a schedule that’s been as condensed as this year’s, thanks to NHL players participating in the Winter Olympics.

Aku Koskenvuo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Canucks Recall Aku Koskenvuo

With several teams summoning players from their AHL affiliates today to practice during remainder of the Olympics, the Vancouver Canucks got in on the action, announcing that goaltender Aku Koskenvuo has been recalled under emergency conditions.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17

Czechia sends strong message before hockey quarterfinals against Canada

Czechia punched its ticket to the quarterfinals by narrowly getting past Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday.

‘We let them win the first one’: Czechia’s Necas on Olympic rematch against Canada

Winners, losers from group stage of men's Olympic hockey tournament

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 17

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 / Canucksarmy / February 17

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Brock Boeser 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.

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 / Breakaway on SI / February 16