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Canucks assign Jonathan Lekkerimäki to AHL Abbotsford

Following Saturday night’s win over the Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks General Manager announced that forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been assigned to AHL Abbotsford: Lekkerimäki, 21, turned heads at training camp this season with his increased willingness to get into the dirty areas and his powerful shot.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7

Canucks reassign former first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki

The Canucks have returned top forward prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki to AHL Abbotsford, per a team announcement. They now have an open roster spot, which is expected to go to Nils Höglander as he nears an activation from long-term injured reserve.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 7

Canucks hit with Elias Pettersson injury blow before facing Wild

The Vancouver Canucks faced the Minnesota Wild and were able to get the 4-2 win, and they did it without a key forward. Elias Pettersson missed the game because of an upper-body injury, and he is expected to get an MRI, according to head coach Adam Foote.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Quinn Hughes’ 'Fitzy' Reference Has Canucks Fans Concerned

Quinn Hughes was asked for his comments on rumors that the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils had discussed him and a potential trade. Following Elliotte Friedman’s report that the two teams did discuss Hughes after the Canucks sent out a memo that UFAs and veterans were available, the media, understandably, wanted to get Hughes’ thoughts.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / December 7

Canucks Not Expected to Deal Superstar Defenseman

It has been a rough start to the year for the Vancouver Canucks as they currently sit in 8th place in the Pacific Division with 23 points and at the bottom of the league standings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Canucks Push Back to Beat Wild 4-2

The Minnesota Wild faced the Vancouver Canucks in the midst of their most recent road trip on Saturday evening, Dec. 6. The Wild’s injury list became slightly shorter as Danila Yurov returned, but they were still without Marco Rossi, Vinnie Hinostroza, and Marcus Foligno.

Aatu Raty News / Field Level Media / December 7

Aatu Raty's 3-point night boosts Canucks over Wild

Aatu Raty scored twice and added an assist as the host Vancouver Canucks doubled up the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday night. Tom Willander scored and

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 7

Räty scores a pair, Willander pots first NHL goal in Canucks’ 4-2 win over Wild

Following Adam Foote’s media availability, the only lineup changes we were expecting were that Evander Kane would return and Jonathan Lekkerimäki would sit.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / December 6

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson out with upper-body injury vs. Wild

The injury bug strikes the Vancouver Canucks yet again. Elias Pettersson (F) has been ruled out for tonight’s contest against the Minnesota Wild with an upper-body injury, according to Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Devils and Canucks Trade Conversation Confirmed By Insider

Elliotte Friedman reports that the Devils and Canucks have discussed a trade that would bring defenseman Quinn Hughes to New Jersey. It’s important to note that the NHL insider stressed nothing is imminent.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 6

Friedman: Canucks and Devils had a conversation about Quinn Hughes

After the Vancouver Canucks sent out a memo informing teams that they’ve made their veterans – not Quinn Hughes, at this point – available for trade, Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford have received plenty of phone calls.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 6

Canucks lineup notes: Kane returns, Lekkerimäki sits and Tolopilo starts vs. Wild

Nikita Tolopilo will make his first home start of the National Hockey League season as he gets the call for the Vancouver Canucks tonight against Minnesota.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 6

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There’s no doubt the Vancouver Canucks carried the play in their latest game. From the opening faceoff, they were on the front foot again — fast, organized, and generating the kind of early looks that usually tilt a game.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Sherwood Trade Update: 2 Teams Added, But Yet to Contact Canucks

The trade watch continues when it comes to Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood. Currently, the most popular name in rumors, there is no shortage of interest in the inexpensive, gritty winger who can score in bunches.

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Kiefer Sherwood News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood drawing a lot of trade interest

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Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Why Canucks must trade Kiefer Sherwood amid rumors

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Canucks reassign Nikita Tolopilo, Elias Pettersson

According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have assigned netminder Nikita Tolopilo and defenseman Elias N. Pettersson to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks.