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How Jonathan Lekkerimäki is realizing his potential with Canucks

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. After bouncing between the NHL and AHL over the past few seasons, Jonathan Lekkerimäki is finally starting to establish himself with the Vancouver Canucks.

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Sedins show united front and appeal for patience while assessing Canucks’ disappointing start to season

There was double disappointment at the podium Thursday morning as Daniel and Henrik Sedin met the media for a scheduled quarterly evaluation of the struggling hockey club they oversee.

Cameron Crotty News / Canucksarmy / November 12

Scenes from Canucks practice: Cameron Crotty links up with new teammates in first Canucks practice

Ahead of Friday’s matchup with the New York Rangers, the Vancouver Canucks returned to full practice to cap off a rare three-day break between hockey games.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 12

3 Vancouver Canucks under-the-radar trade candidates amid nightmare season

The Vancouver Canucks are in the middle of a major rebuild and should once again be sellers this season because of it. The Canucks are currently at the bottom of the NHL standings with a 3-16-1 record.

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

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Ilya Safonov News / Viral Sports News / November 12

Vancouver Canucks Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Forward

The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Ilya Safonov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract, clearing the way for the 25-year-old to return to Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League.

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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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 12

5 mock trades the Canucks and Blackhawks could explore

Although the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks might be in similar positions in the NHL standings, their expectations for the 2026-27 season couldn’t have been much different.

Ilya Safonov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 11

Canucks Place Ilya Safonov On Unconditional Waivers For Contract Termination

The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Ilya Safonov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. This move comes after Safonov left the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks to rejoin the KHL’s Ak Bars Kazan.

Linus Karlsson News / Canucksarmy / November 11

Now a firmly established NHLer, Canucks’ Linus Karlsson believes he has another level to find

Linus Karlsson didn’t find the scoresheet in the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t make a crucial impact.

Ilya Safonov News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

Canucks place Ilya Safonov on waivers to terminate contract

The Vancouver Canucks announced Wednesday that forward Ilya Safonov was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. The news

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 11

3 Canucks found on Matt Larkin’s latest NHL trade board

In his first edition of the 2027 NHL Trade Board, Daily Faceoff managing editor Matt Larkin compiled a list of 37 players, split into three different tiers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 11

Two years in the making, Canucks’ Chytil eagerly anticipating first game against the Rangers

Filip Chytil badly wants to return to the Vancouver Canucks lineup. After spending the past two weeks recovering from his latest injury, the hard-luck centre just wants to play National Hockey League games again.

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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.

Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / November 11

Jim Rutherford says he ‘would consider’ another post-Canucks NHL job

Former Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford isn’t closing the door on another NHL job just yet. Rutherford stepped down from

Cameron Crotty News / The Canuck Way / November 10

Canucks claim intriguing 6-foot-3 defenseman off waivers from rival

The Vancouver Canucks have added a new defenseman to their roster through the waiver wire. The Canucks have announced that they have claimed blueliner Cameron Crotty off waivers from the Minnesota Wild.

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Ilya Safonov News / Canucksarmy / November 10

Agent confirms that Ilya Safonov has left the Abbotsford Canucks

Russian forward Ilya Safonov has left the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. Safonov’s agent Dan Milstein confirmed that his client has indeed left the Vancouver Canucks’ farm team and is heading back to the KHL.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 10

The Vancouver Canucks have ample cap space, but is anyone looking to buy some?

The Vancouver Canucks have been operating well under the NHL salary cap through the opening quarter of the 2026-27 season. According to our friends at PuckPedia and as of Tuesday November 10, the Canucks have a projected cap space of just over $16 million.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 10

Scenes from practice: Chytil and Willander aiming for Friday night returns to Canucks’ lineup

Following a sluggish 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, the Vancouver Canucks returned to the practice ice Tuesday morning at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 10

Canucks roster news: Mancini assigned to Abbotsford, Chiarot to OHL Kitchener Rangers

On Monday, the Abbotsford Canucks announced that they have reassigned forward Gabriel Chiarot to his Ontario Hockey League club, the Kitchener Rangers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Canucks Make Multiple Roster Moves

The Vancouver Canucks are shaking up their defensive corps. According to a team announcement, the Canucks have claimed defenseman Cameron Crotty from the Minnesota Wild.

Manny Malhotra News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra’s Frustration Grows with Another Flat Performance

The Vancouver Canucks lost 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers Monday, and this was one of those games that probably left fans wondering what they had just watched.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / November 10

The Canucks’ Bigger Challenge Than Roster Rebuilding

When a team is rebuilding, it's easy to concentrate on the players it might acquire, the prospects coming along, and the young players who could eventually become the foundation of something better.

Evander Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Evander Kane signs with KHL’s Novosibirsk

It’s official: a former NHL sniper is heading overseas. On Tuesday, the Kontinental Hockey League announced that former NHL winger Evander Kane has signed a one-year contract with HC Sibir Novosibirsk.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

4 Canucks Overreactions to Start the 2026-27 Season

We are now close to the 20-game mark of the season, and that means it’s time to overreact to the Vancouver Canucks’ performance. Here are four overreactions we have to their first month and a bit of the season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Trade Talk Sports / November 8

Can Anything Help the Vancouver Canucks’ Young Defencemen?

Vancouver Canucks fans don’t need anyone to explain that the defence has become a problem. The numbers are ugly, the losses are piling up, and watching opponents find open space around the net has become increasingly familiar.

Liam Ohgren News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ohgren, Bad Start & Hometown Remix Jersey

The losses continue to pile up for the Vancouver Canucks. They lost every game this past week and now sit at an abysmal 3-15-1, good for 32nd in the league.

Zeev Buium News / Professor Press Box / November 8

Big Mistake By Canucks Zeev Buium: Big What Happens Next

You can learn a lot about a young defenceman by watching what happens after something goes wrong. Vancouver Canucks fans got a little reminder of that Saturday night in Edmonton.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Is it time to sell-high on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson?

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has managed to overcome the difficult surroundings on his team to stand out as one of the biggest pleasant surprises in all of fantasy hockey through the first month-and-change.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Canucks Could Be Sitting on a Surprise Trade Chip Contenders Want

The Vancouver Canucks may have an appealing trade piece for contenders seeking scoring depth: veteran winger Drew O’Connor. The Fourth Period included O’Connor on its November trade watch list, suggesting playoff-bound teams could be interested in the forward.