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Canucks’ Elias Pettersson out with upper-body injury vs. Wild

The injury bug strikes the Vancouver Canucks yet again. Elias Pettersson (F) has been ruled out for tonight’s contest against the Minnesota Wild with an upper-body injury, according to Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy.

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Devils and Canucks Trade Conversation Confirmed By Insider

Elliotte Friedman reports that the Devils and Canucks have discussed a trade that would bring defenseman Quinn Hughes to New Jersey. It’s important to note that the NHL insider stressed nothing is imminent.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 6

Friedman: Canucks and Devils had a conversation about Quinn Hughes

After the Vancouver Canucks sent out a memo informing teams that they’ve made their veterans – not Quinn Hughes, at this point – available for trade, Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford have received plenty of phone calls.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 6

Canucks lineup notes: Kane returns, Lekkerimäki sits and Tolopilo starts vs. Wild

Nikita Tolopilo will make his first home start of the National Hockey League season as he gets the call for the Vancouver Canucks tonight against Minnesota.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 6

The Statsies: New-look first line dominates in Canucks’ loss to Mammoth

Welp. The Vancouver Canucks fell 4-1 to the Utah Mammoth last night. It was one of their best games all season when it came to chance generation, deserving a lot more than just the one goal they got, much less a loss.

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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 6

Canucks News & Rumours: Karlsson, Pettersson, Höglander & Demko

There’s no doubt the Vancouver Canucks carried the play in their latest game. From the opening faceoff, they were on the front foot again — fast, organized, and generating the kind of early looks that usually tilt a game.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / December 6

If Canucks do the unthinkable and trade Quinn Hughes…what would be his ideal landing spot?

Superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes has ignited the NHL rumor mill as pundits and fans wonder whether his days as a Vancouver Canuck are actually winding down.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 5

Canucks turn in a strong effort, fall 4-1 to Mammoth

Somewhat surprisingly, the Canucks went right back to David Kampf in between Conor Garland and Brock Boeser. I liked the idea of Max Sasson’s speed in between Garland and Boeser.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Sherwood Trade Update: 2 Teams Added, But Yet to Contact Canucks

The trade watch continues when it comes to Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood. Currently, the most popular name in rumors, there is no shortage of interest in the inexpensive, gritty winger who can score in bunches.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 5

Nils Höglander talks his injury, returning to the Canucks’ lineup, and more

Currently sitting in last place in the NHL standings, the Vancouver Canucks are going to be getting some reinforcements soon. Forward Nils Höglander, who has been recovering from surgery to repair a leg injury he suffered in the preseason, is eyeing a return to the Canucks’ lineup next week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 5

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Garland returns for Canucks vs. Mammoth

The Vancouver Canucks (10-14-3) welcome the Utah Mammoth (13-12-3) to Rogers Arena tonight at 6 PM PST to kick off a four-game homestand. The Canucks will look to move out of 32nd in the NHL standings with a win tonight over the Mammoth.

Basile Sansonnens News / Canucksarmy / December 5

Canucks prospects Wilson Björck and Basile Sansonnens earn invites to World Junior camps

The calendar has flipped to December, which means the 2026 World Junior Championship countdown is officially on. This year’s tournament returns to Minnesota, USA, and the United States will arrive with an opportunity to three-peat on home ice – their first ever on home soil – following back-to-back gold medals.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

Canucks Prospects Who Could Play in 2026 World Junior Championship

It’s December, and that means the Christmas tradition of the World Junior Championship is just around the corner. The festivities, as always, begin on Boxing Day and run into the new year, when fans will get to watch future NHL stars strut their stuff on the national stage wearing their country’s colours with pride.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

Canucks News & Rumours: Hughes, Kane, Tolopilo & Pettersson

Some weeks in a long NHL season feel noisy, full of wild swings and overreactions. Other weeks are quieter but reveal something a little deeper about where a team stands.

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Kiefer Sherwood News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood drawing a lot of trade interest

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Conor Garland News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 4

Why Canucks must not trade Conor Garland amid rumors

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly open for business on the trade front, and their veteran players, like Conor Garland, are the ones in the spotlight.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 3

Canucks reassign Nikita Tolopilo, Elias Pettersson

According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have assigned netminder Nikita Tolopilo and defenseman Elias N. Pettersson to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 2

Heavy Trade Interest Growing in Sherwood as Canucks Bide Time

Kiefer Sherwood continues to be talked about as one of the most sought-after trade targets well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The Vancouver Canucks made it known they were open to moving veterans and pending UFAs, and Sherwood is among the most attractive on their roster, mainly due to his low cap hit.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / December 2

Canucks Owners Reportedly Refuse to Allow Full Rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks have been stuck in hockey purgatory for over a decade, and if you've been wondering why the organization never committed to a full teardown and rebuild, The Athletic's Thomas Drance has some answers.