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Canucks Sign David Kämpf to 1-Year Contract

The David Kämpf drama has finally come to a close. The 30-year-old centreman’s contract was terminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs after he failed to report to their American Hockey League (AHL) roster, thus making him a free agent.

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Canucks Sign David Kampf to 1-Year, Low Cost Deal

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Saturday that the Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms with forward David Kämpf on a one-year, $1.1 million contract.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 15

Canucks sign David Kampf to one-year contract worth $1.1 million

The Vancouver Canucks have signed centre David Kampf to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the signing Saturday afternoon.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

David Kampf quickly finds new team after Maple Leafs saga

David Kämpf’s time on the free-agent market didn’t last long.

Devils' Jack Hughes will be out longer than expected after bizarre injury

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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 / Canucksarmy / November 15

Abbotsford Canucks weekend primer: Canucks start a six-game road trip in California

The Abbotsford Canucks are on the road for an extended timeframe and will do so with a win on their side. In the final game of a two-game set against the San Jose Barracuda, the Canucks earned their first win in over a month.

Jim Benning News / Canucksarmy / November 15

Canucks fans are hearing echoes of the Benning Era, and that’s not good

Mark Twain was purported to have said that “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” He may not have realized at the time that he was writing about the Vancouver Canucks, but those words sure are ringing true in this 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 15

Canucks one of the final 3 NHL teams in play for UFA David Kampf: report

We are approaching the decision on where David Kampf will be taking his talents for the rest of the 2025-26 season. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Kampf and his agent JP Barry have narrowed his list to three teams and are hoping to reach a decision tomorrow.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 15

The Statsies: Sherwood-Reichel-Boeser line continue to struggle in Canucks’ loss to Canes

How in the world did that game end up in overtime? The Vancouver Canucks very much hung on for dear life, losing a 4-3 decision in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 15

Andrei Svechnikov won’t receive discipline for hit on Canucks’ Filip Hronek: report

Not news Vancouver Canucks fans want to hear. According to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie & Dhali – The Team, Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov will not have any supplemental discipline regarding his hit on Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Lankinen & Sasson

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t leave Raleigh with two points, but they went with a clearer sense of where they stand against a fast, aggressive Eastern Conference contender.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 15

‘Open season on NHL players’ brains’: Hronek’s agent unhappy after hit from Svechnikov at end of Canucks vs. Hurricanes

Filip Hronek’s agent is not happy. During the final minute of regulation in the Vancouver Canucks‘ Friday night game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov delivered an elbow to the back of the Canucks defenceman’s head.

David Kampf News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

David Kampf already drawing interest from two teams — and one makes a lot of sense

David Kämpf just had his contract terminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Devils superstar Jack Hughes suffers strange injury at team dinner

Commissioner Gary Bettman bothered by issues with 2026 Olympic arena

Canadiens announce timelines for return for Alex Newhook, Kaiden Guhle

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Canucks hang on for 60 minutes, but fall to Hurricanes in OT 4-3

The big story: No Quinn Hughes. Let’s ride. This game started with a couple of questionable plays from the Marcus Pettersson-Tyler Myers pairing. First, Pettersson pinched on a puck it really seemed like he had no real chance of getting to, leading to an odd-man rush the other way (it didn’t help that Lukas Reichel was the forward back).

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Quinn Hughes out for Canucks vs. Hurricanes; MacEachern comes in for Bains

The injury-riddled Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. After missing Thursday’s practice in Carolina, Quinn Hughes was back on the ice for morning skate at the Lenovo Center.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Canucks place Thatcher Demko on injured reserve, activate Victor Mancini

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that goaltender Thatcher Demko has been placed on injured reserve (IR) retroactive to November 11th, and have activated defenceman Victor Mancini from IR.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Canucks make move in wake of Thatcher Demko injury

This is a familiar spot for Demko. He spent much of last season on the injured reserve.

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Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko placed on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they’ve placed goaltender Thatcher Demko on injured reserve retroactive to November 11th. Demko sustained a lower-body injury at some point of the first period of Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, but he played the entirety of the frame before not returning for the second period.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Canucks president shuts down rebuild in candid interview

The Vancouver Canucks are currently 8-9-1, but it seems like things are on the verge of getting worse before they can get better. They have seven players on their injured list, and the next three games on the road will not be easy, as they face the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers.

Jim Rutherford News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Understanding the Canucks’ Confusing and Polarizing Rebuild Plan

The Vancouver Canucks aren’t rebuilding. They aren’t going all-in. And according to team president Jim Rutherford, they aren’t changing that stance anytime soon.