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Filip Chytil Injury: Adam Foote Shares Major Update On Canucks Forward’s Potential Return

The Vancouver Canucks may finally be close to welcoming Filip Chytil back after a long spell on the sidelines. The center has been out for months with an upper-body injury, but all signs now point toward a possible return as early as Friday night.

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What should the Canucks’ forward lines look like when Chytil returns?

Filip Chytil is set to play for the first time since the hit he took from Tom Wilson in Washington on October 19, 2025. With Blueger returning on Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

2026 NHL Mock Draft: And with the first pick, the Canucks take…

We’re fully past the halfway point in the 2026 NHL Draft season, so it’s time to have some fun. We haven’t done a mock draft yet this season, given the small sample size means things change on a nightly basis.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

NHL Predictions: January 23rd, New Jersey Devils at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Connor McDavid News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Abbotsford Canucks receive their Calder Cup Championship rings

After 213 days since your Abbotsford Canucks defeated the Charlotte Checkers in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals, the players and coaching staff finally have their Championship rings.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Filip Chytil News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Canucks To Activate Filip Chytil

According to Jeff Paterson of Canucks Army, the Vancouver Canucks are expected to activate forward Filip Chytil for tomorrow’s contest against the New Jersey Devils.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Abby recap: Lekkerimäki scores incredible overtime goal to lift Canucks over Rocket

With perhaps the quickest release you’ll see from a player at this level, Jonathan Lekkerimäki sent the Abbotsford crowd home with something to smile about.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Scenes from practice: Maintenance days for 6 Canucks veterans after ending record-setting losing streak

The day after their first win of the new year, the Vancouver Canucks practiced with a little bit of a hybrid form at Rogers Arena on Thursday morning. What was initially listed as a full-team skate turned out to be less than that.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Foote says ‘good chance’ Chytil will return for Canucks vs. Devils

Following their first win of the calendar year, the Vancouver Canucks held practice at Rogers Arena on Thursday morning. The Canucks received a boost to their lineup on Wednesday night against the Washington Capitals with a healthy Teddy Blueger returning.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Lankinen, O’Connor & Hronek

The Vancouver Canucks finally found their footing on Wednesday night, ending an 11-game losing streak with a 4-3 comeback victory over the Washington Capitals at Rogers Arena.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 22

NHL Rumors: Elias Pettersson, and Mika Zibanejad

Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet: The Vancouver Canucks have pending UFAs in Evander Kane and Teddy Blueger they can move. With term, Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk would need to waive their no-movement clauses.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Elias Pettersson and 5 other Canucks hit Daily Faceoff’s NHL Trade Targets Board

As the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze on February 4 creeps up, the trade landscape is taking on a new sense of urgency, with just an 11-day sprint between the end of the trade freeze and the official March 6 Trade Deadline.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / January 22

3 Possible Destinations for Elias Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks have proven to be one of the biggest sellers as we get closer and closer to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6th, 2026. The Canucks

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 22

The Statsies: Öhgren-Blueger-Garland line dazzles as Canucks get back in the win column vs. Capitals

And finally, the first win of 2026. The Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals by a 4-3 scoreline, managing to snap their 11-game losing streak at long last.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

'You Can’t Show…' – Brock Boeser Responds After Adam Foote Publicly Calls Out Canucks Leaders

The Vancouver Canucks finally got back in the win column on Wednesday night, and it came after a very direct message from head coach Adam Foote. Two days earlier, Foote had openly called out his veteran players following their 11th straight loss, questioning their body language and energy amid the team’s current struggles.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / January 22

Canucks snap 11-game slide in comeback win vs. Caps

Brock Boeser had a goal and an assist and the host Vancouver Canucks halted an 11-game losing streak, rallying for a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Canucks snap 11-game losing streak with 4-3 win over Capitals

Teddy Blueger officially makes his return after missing over three months of action. He takes Aatu Räty’s place, centring Liam Öhgren and Brock Boeser.

Arshdeep Bains News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Canucks Activate Teddy Blueger, Reassign Arshdeep Bains

Set to host Washington tonight, the Vancouver Canucks announced that Arshdeep Bains has been reassigned to AHL Abbotsford. The transaction aligns with

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

What could the Canucks get for Elias Pettersson?

While a few names have already been moved, there are still a few notable names left on many trade boards across the NHL, including a skilled player with the Vancouver Canucks.

What’s next for the Canucks after trading away Kiefer Sherwood?

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Vancouver Canucks Are Heading Towards Full Team Fire Sale

The talk around the Vancouver Canucks has intensified over the last several weeks. It started with the trade that sent defenceman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / January 20

The Vancouver Canucks Have To Rebuild The Right Way

The Vancouver Canucks are heading toward another rebuild, not the “hybrid retool” GM Patrik Allvin discussed after the team traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Canucks News & Rumours: Tolopilo, Patera, Pettersson & Mancini

The Vancouver Canucks get another crack at the New York Islanders on Monday night, and at this point, they’ll take any chance they get to reset the narrative.

Filip Chytil News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Filip Chytil is back and Canucks now have decision to make

After missing almost 40 games, Filip Chytil is finally back on the ice with the Vancouver Canucks.

Assessing The Canucks’ Direction

Insider Reveals Potential Trade Destinations for Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

3 contracts the Canucks need to move

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Canucks announce multiple roster moves

The Canucks have made some shakeups to their roster heading into tomorrow’s game against the Islanders. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled goaltender Jiri Patera and defenseman Elias N.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 16