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Canucks coach Manny Malhotra calls out Drew O’Connor’s penalty troubles

Manny Malhotra didn’t name names in the wake of Thursday’s dispirited 6-2 loss in Winnipeg. But the Vancouver Canucks coach didn’t have to either. There was no doubt who a significant portion of his frustration was directed at when he referenced a “lazy hooking penalty for no reason in the neutral zone” early in the hockey game.

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Is it time to sell-high on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson?

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has managed to overcome the difficult surroundings on his team to stand out as one of the biggest pleasant surprises in all of fantasy hockey through the first month-and-change.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 6

Former Vancouver Canucks top prospect suddenly waived by Atlantic club

A former Vancouver Canucks defenseman is now available for the taking on the waiver wire. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Buffalo Sabres have placed former Canucks defenseman Jack Rathbone on waivers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Drew O’Connor Could Be An Under The Radar Trade Target

Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O’Connor could become a valuable trade chip as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. O’Connor is in his second full season with the team, and at 28 years of age, he isn’t likely to be a central piece during the next era of winning hockey in Vancouver.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 6

Canucks prospect Aleksei Medvedev traded to the Peterborough Petes in the OHL

The Vancouver Canucks will see two of their top prospects team up in the OHL in relatively short order. The London Knights have traded Canucks goaltending prospect Aleksei Medvedev to the Peterborough Petes for a 2028 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2030 fifth-round pick.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 6

Don’t look now, but the Chicago Blackhawks are gunning for the Canucks’ last-place position

The Vancouver Canucks are winning a historically low number of hockey games in the 2026-27 season. While it’s tough to call it a ‘bad season’ when losing was the plan heading into it, there’s no arguing that the numbers aren’t just bad, they’re catastrophic.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Canucks Could Be Sitting on a Surprise Trade Chip Contenders Want

The Vancouver Canucks may have an appealing trade piece for contenders seeking scoring depth: veteran winger Drew O’Connor. The Fourth Period included O’Connor on its November trade watch list, suggesting playoff-bound teams could be interested in the forward.

Marco Rossi News / Canucksarmy / November 6

The Statsies: Liam Öhgren and Marco Rossi two Canucks bright spots in loss to Jets

The Winnipeg Jets needed a confidence boost, and the Vancouver Canucks were all too happy to oblige. Liam Öhgren scored again, Marco Rossi generated a

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 5

Canucks make mistakes at terrible times in 6-2 loss to Jets

DeBrusk – EP40 – Boeser Öhgren – Rossi – Lekkerimäki O’Connor – Quillan – Karlsson Cotter – Sasson – Gallagher EP25 – Hronek Buium – Brisebois Oleksiak – Mancini Meriläinen No Tom Willander again, as he’s day-to-day with the injury that kept him out on Tuesday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / November 5

The grim reality of the Vancouver Canucks defense

The Vancouver Canucks are gaining attention for being the worst defensive team in the NHL this season.

Dissecting what Canucks’ Elias Pettersson is doing right to lead NHL in puck battles won

What will carrying three goalies on their roster actually mean for the Canucks?

Manny Malhotra’s Impact on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Is No Fluke

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 5

Former Vancouver Canucks fan favorite finally signs with new team

After spending four months on the free agent market, a former Vancouver Canucks defenseman has finally found his home for the season. The New York Islanders have announced that they have signed former Canucks defenseman Ben Hutton to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2026-27 campaign.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Simon Edvinsson News / The Canuck Way / November 5

Simon Edvinsson actually makes a lot of sense for Canucks

There has been so much talk about Simon Edvinsson’s potential destinations this season. Unsurprisingly, the Vancouver Canucks have not come up among the possible suitors.

Evander Kane News / Trade Talk Sports / November 5

Evander Kane Heads to Russia, but Is His NHL Career Over?

Sometimes a hockey reunion just doesn’t work out. Evander Kane returned home to Vancouver hoping to give the Canucks a little more experience, toughness and scoring.

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Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / November 5

Dissecting what Canucks’ Elias Pettersson is doing right to lead NHL in puck battles won

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” This idiom has stood the test of time, emphasizing that hard work, determination, courage, and perseverance matter far more than size or strength.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Canucks News & Rumours: Kane Heads to Russia & Hronek’s Surprising Stats

The Vancouver Canucks are off to a tough start to the 2026-27 season, and fans don’t have much to celebrate. With a 3-13-1 record through 17 games, this is shaping up to be a long season.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 6

Canucks Game Day: Looking for a win in Winnipeg to kick off two-game Canadian road trip

The Vancouver Canucks (3-13-1) begin a two-game road trip when they visit the Winnipeg Jets (5-8-3) at Canada Life Centre. Tonight’s game begins at 5 pm PT.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / November 5

Elias Pettersson Looks Different Under Manny Malhotra

Sometimes, during a rebuilding season, you need to find something worth watching beyond the scoreboard. For Vancouver Canucks fans, Elias Pettersson is beginning to provide just that.

Evander Kane News / The Canuck Way / November 5

Former Canucks forward heads to KHL

Evander Kane has signed a contract in the KHL, according to his agent, who was a guest on Daily Faceoff. This move comes after Kane went without a contract

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Has Elias Pettersson finally returned to form for the Canucks?

No player better represents the potential – and ultimate disappointment – of the Vancouver Canucks‘ previous core of players better than Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 5

What will carrying three goalies on their roster actually mean for the Canucks?

When the Vancouver Canucks claimed Leevi Meriläinen off waivers from the Ottawa Senators just before the season began, the expectation was that the young Finnish goaltender would provide upside and insurance behind Kevin Lankinen.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Has Evander Kane Played His Final NHL Game? New Deal to Be Finalized Soon

Evander Kane will be playing hockey this season, but it won’t be in the NHL. In fact, it won’t be in North America at all. Despite his agent Dan Milstein confirming that Kane had a couple of opportunities to continue playing in Canada or the U.S., his client will be taking his talents to Russia.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Manny Malhotra’s Impact on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Is No Fluke

The 2026-27 season has been more about moral victories for the Vancouver Canucks. They have a 3-13-1 record in 17 games and are 1-8-1 in the last 10. Despite losing 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday night, they did fight back instead of rolling over.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / November 3

Chytil's Latest Injury Is More Than Just Another Canucks Setback

There's something particularly difficult about watching Filip Chytil's situation unfold in Vancouver. When he's healthy, it's easy to see why the Canucks wanted him.