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2 more teams have entered Quinn Hughes sweepstakes

There has been quite a bit of discussion about the future of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes and that he could be on the move sometime this season.

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Latest NHL Trade Buzz: Big Name Targets, Canucks, Sabres

Trade boards are being released and updated as the NHL creeps closer to silly season, the Vancouver Canucks and Quinn Hughes are the headliners of it all,

Nikita Tolopilo News / Canucksarmy / December 11

Canucks assign goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to AHL Abbotsford

Vancouver Canucks General Manager announced on Thursday that they have sent goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. Tolopilo, 25, started the season in Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 11

Scenes from morning skate: Demko returns, Boeser a game-time decision for Canucks vs. Sabres

The Vancouver Canucks (11-16-3) face the Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) in their final home game before Christmas tonight. Game time is 7 pm at Rogers Arena.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Who’s In and Who’s Out? The Latest in the Quinn Hughes Sweepstakes

Quinn Hughes is, and will continue to be, at the center of attention around the hockey world until he is inevitably traded out of Vancouver. For a long time, the landing spot felt just as inevitable as his Canucks departure: New Jersey.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Pettersson & Struggles on Home Ice

The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back No. 1 goaltender Thatcher Demko tonight when they host the Buffalo Sabres. It should be a much-needed lift for a team riding through a rough stretch.

Vancouver Canucks News / Bleacher Report / December 11

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Thatcher Demko News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Canucks Goalie Set to Return vs. Sabres

The cavalry is coming to potentially save the day for the Vancouver Canucks in the form of goalie Thatcher Demko. It is expected that the American netminder will be back between the posts for the Canucks’ matchup with the Buffalo Sabres tonight.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Canucks Can’t Make Marner Mistake: Hughes Trade Down to 4 Possible Outcomes

The Quinn Hughes situation in Vancouver has turned into the biggest story of the past several weeks, with analysts and insiders getting close to predicting that a trade is close to happening.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Wild reportedly have 'significant interest' in Kiefer Sherwood

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly “shown significant interest” in Vancouver Canucks veteran forward Kiefer Sherwood, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Joe Smith.

Tom Willander News / Canucksarmy / December 11

Canucks: Comparing Tom Willander’s strong start to his draft peers, NHL comparables, and teammates

Once the Vancouver Canucks drafted Tom Willander 11th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, there was immediate pressure on him. The 2023 draft was considered very deep, with potential impact players at every position, including in the middle of the first round.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 11

NHL Analyst's '95%' Claim on Quinn Hughes' Move Out of Vancouver

NHL analyst Mike Johnson raised the heat on the Quinn Hughes saga this week. Trade noise peaked after reports linked the Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils in early talks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 10

Canucks get boost between the pipes for Sabres matchup

The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back Thatcher Demko to the lineup when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Demko, the Canucks' No. 1 goalie, has missed 12 games with a lower-body injury sustained Nov.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Is Thin Canucks’ Goalie Pipeline in October a Hidden Strength?

If you go back to the start of the season, the Vancouver Canucks’ goalie depth looked shaky. Thatcher Demko was the Vezina-calibre starter. But he’s got to play to be effective.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 10

‘They obviously hear it’: Foote admits Hughes trade noise has crept into Canucks’ room

The trade rumours surrounding Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes are the talk of the National Hockey League right now. And it’s starting to creep into the Canucks locker room.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Canucks HC: Quinn Hughes trade talk affecting locker room

Canucks HC Adam Foote: Quinn Hughes trade talk affecting locker room

As the Vancouver Canucks continue to scuffle this season, the trade rumors surrounding star defenseman Quinn Hughes have grown from whispers to roars.

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Nils Hoglander News / Inside The Rink / December 10