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Canucks’ Garland being evaluated after exiting vs. Rangers

When it rains, it pours for the Vancouver Canucks and their early-season injuries. Conor Garland did not join his teammates for the third period of their game against the New York Rangers.

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Canucks fall short in low-event 2-0 loss to Rangers

Lukeas Reichel found himself with the first great chance of the game as Jake DeBrusk slid a beautiful pass right out in front from his backside after getting dumped behind the Rangers’ net.

J.T. Miller News / Canucksarmy / October 28

Watch: Canucks honour JT Miller with tribute video in return to Rogers Arena

On Tuesday night, the Vancouver Canucks welcomed former centreman JT Miller to Rogers Arena for the first time since trading him to the New York Rangers in January.

J.T. Miller News / Canucksarmy / October 28

‘It’s going to be emotional: JT Miller talks returning to Vancouver in clash between Canucks vs. Rangers

It will be an emotional night in Vancouver when the Canucks welcome back former star centre, JT Miller. Miller met with the Vancouver media following pregame skate to discuss his big night: “A lot of good memories here.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28

Abbotsford Canucks sign right-shot defender Robby Drazner to professional try-out

With injuries and NHL call-ups depleting their blue line, general manager Ryan Johnson has announced that the Abbotsford Canucks have signed defenceman Robby Drazner to a professional try-out agreement.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Closing in on the Centre They Want

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours. The early season market has been interesting for many teams, including the Vancouver Canucks and their search for a centre is starting to take centre stage.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28

Scenes from morning skate: Hughes out, Willander debuts as Canucks host JT Miller and the Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks (5-5) play host to the New York Rangers (3-5-2) at Rogers Arena tonight. It’s the highly anticipated return of JT Miller for the first time since last January’s trade that brought Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a first-round pick in return. The Canucks will be without captain Quinn Hughes for a second straight game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Canucks–Rangers Could Be the Season’s Most Telling Matchup to Date

Tonight’s meeting between the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers might be one of the most intriguing games of the young NHL season. It’s not because either team has been great, but because neither has figured out who it is yet.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / October 28

Retired Canucks Center Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct

A retired Vancouver Canucks player is facing serious legal ramifications after he was charged with misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct. Ryan Kesler, age 41, is charged with two counts of the misconduct in the fourth degree and was arraigned at the 48th District Court in Oakland county, Michigan.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Tom Willander expected to make NHL debut against Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks made a trio of roster moves on Tuesday, including most notably calling up prospect Tom Willander. Willander was selected 11th overall by Vancouver in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28

Canucks News: Tom Willander expected to make NHL debut vs Rangers, Mancini placed on IR, Forbort on LTIR

The Vancouver Canucks‘ roster continues to shuffle. Ahead of Tuesday’s morning skate, the Canucks made a trio of roster moves as they prepare to take on JT Miller and the New York Rangers.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 28

Canucks’ 2023 first-round pick could make NHL debut vs. Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks are a middling team thus far in the 2025-26 season, which is why they are trying to spark their roster by calling up prospect Tom Willander from the Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28

Abbotsford Canucks series primer: Canucks host Calgary Wranglers for mid-week bout

The Calder Cup banner is now hanging in the rafters, and the season is well underway. The issue? The Abbotsford Canucks have dropped four straight and have endured a mass exodus of talent.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 28

Canucks Emerge as Top Contender for Bruins Center

The Vancouver Canucks are keen on bolstering their center depth as the 2025-2026 season rages on. Injuries and a lack of production at the position are increasing the organization’s desperation, and it appears they have their targets locked on a particular target.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28

What NHL Edge data reveals about the Canucks after first 10 games

After 10 games, the Vancouver Canucks have shown a little bit of everything. There have been good news stories and troubling trends. The team has been tested by injuries and travel.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 27

Former Canuck Ryan Kesler charged with two counts of criminal sexual misconduct: report

A former Vancouver Canucks star is reportedly in legal trouble. According to a report from The Athletic, former NHL forward Ryan Kesler was arraigned in a courtroom on Monday in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, on two misdemeanour counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27

Canucks recall top prospect Tom Willander

Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK shared on Monday that the Vancouver Canucks are calling up top defensive prospect Tom Willander.

Canucks snap three-game skid as Kiefer Sherwood's OT goal beats Oilers

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Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Could Kiefer Sherwood’s Contract Be the Key to Keeping a Canucks Superstar?

Kiefer Sherwood has quickly gone from depth winger to one of the Vancouver Canucks’ most valuable players — and that success is creating a contract dilemma the team is going to have to navigate.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / October 27

Canucks snap 3-game skid as Kiefer Sherwood's OT goal beats Oilers

Kiefer Sherwood scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Vancouver Canucks edged the visiting Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Sunday night. Brock Boeser added a goal and an assist, and Elias Pettersson also scored for Vancouver, which snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 2-2-0 on home ice this season.

Victor Mancini News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

Canucks’ Victor Mancini leaves game against Oilers with undisclosed injury

The Vancouver Canucks announced on social media that defenseman Victor Mancini would not return to their Sunday night matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, leaving the game with an undisclosed injury.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Canucks’ Quinn Hughes out day-to-day with lower-body injury

One of the best players in the game is on the shelf. Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote stated that defender Quinn Hughes will not be in the lineup for the team’s matchup with the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night and is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Lukas Reichel News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Lukas Reichel Might Be the Canucks’ Smartest Low-Risk Move Yet

Now and then, a team finds value not through splashy trades or headline-grabbing free agents, but through a change-of-scenery player — someone whose story needs a new chapter.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Canucks pursue halting losing streak in meeting vs. Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks will look to avoid a fourth straight loss as they continue a three-game homestand against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Canucks issue injury updates on Filip Chytil, three others

Allvin provided several updates on the status of some of their injured players.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 24

Canucks Won’t Move Key Piece Amid Trade Search for Center

In the wake of the news that Filip Chytil may be out for some time, the Vancouver Canucks are exploring options to find another center. But, according to NHL insiders, their search may be hampered by limited trade assets and a shallow market.