Vancouver Canucks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Can the Canucks’ Lukas Reichel join this list of 10 successful NHL reclamation projects?

There were several reasons behind the Vancouver Canucks‘ decision to acquire Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on October 24th. The former first-round pick is a prodigious AHL scorer and is two seasons removed from an impressive 2023 finish, when he scored 15 points in 23 games for the Blackhawks.

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Canucks activate Jonathan Lekkerimäki from IR and assign him to AHL Abbotsford

The Abbotsford Canucks got some good news ahead of their Wednesday night matchup against the San Jose Barracuda. Shortly before the game, Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced that Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been activated from Injured Reserve and reassigned to AHL Abbotsford.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Canucks activate and assign Jonathan Lekkerimaki to AHL

The 21-year-old has been limited to just four games due to an upper-body injury suffered more than three weeks ago.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Another Thatcher Demko injury leaves more questions for Canucks

Another injury for Thatcher Demko leaves more questions for Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks and Thatcher Demko just can’t seem to stay healthy these days.

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The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

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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 / Canucksarmy / November 12

What are the Canucks’ goaltending options with Thatcher Demko sidelined?

Getting by without Thatcher Demko is nothing new to the Vancouver Canucks. The star netminder has now been forced to leave four of his last 36 regular-season starts with injury, plus the 29-year-old was unable to carry on after his lone playoff appearance in the past five years.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 12

The Statsies: Aatu Räty’s underlying numbers stand out in Canucks’ loss to Jets

The toll that this season is taking. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 5-3 decision to the Winnipeg Jets. It wasn’t as lopsided as the score might suggest though, the Canucks battling pretty valiantly in this one.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / November 12

Vancouver Canucks Goalie Out Two to Three Weeks

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their starting goalie for at least a couple of weeks. News emerged on Wednesday morning that Thatcher Demko is injured and will be out two to three weeks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 12

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with ‘minor injury’: report

The Vancouver Canucks got a somewhat positive update regarding Thatcher Demko, as according to a report from NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the goaltender is only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a minor injury after leaving Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Demko, O’Connor, DeBrusk, Special Teams & More

Say what you want about the Vancouver Canucks, this team has been a resilient bunch so far this season. Despite the injuries that have decimated the roster at all positions, the latest being starter Thatcher Demko, they sit with an 8-9-1 record, only three points out of second in the Pacific Division.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Report: Canucks’ Thatcher Demko only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with 'minor injury'

The Vancouver Canucks got a somewhat positive update regarding Thatcher Demko, as the goaltender is only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a minor injury after leaving Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, according to a report from insider Frank Seravalli.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / November 12

Canucks Get Clearer Injury Timeline on Thatcher Demko

The Vancouver Canucks will be without star goaltender Thatcher Demko for the next couple of weeks after he left a recent game with what appeared to be a groin injury.