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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.

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Agent confirms ex-Canuck Evander Kane will be signing in KHL

After struggling to find work on this side of the pond, a former Vancouver Canuck appears to be heading overseas to continue his professional hockey career.

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.

Evander Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Evander Kane to continue hockey career in KHL

Evander Kane is taking his talents to Russia. The 35-year-old winger is “very close to signing a deal with a KHL team,” Kane’s agent Dan Milstein told Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta on DFO Insider Thursday.

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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 / The Canuck Way / November 4

Former Canucks free agent signing bust suddenly waived by new team

A former Vancouver Canucks forward has been placed on the waiver wire. This is because former Canucks forward Danton Heinen has been waived by the Columbus Blue Jackets, as reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

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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 4

Ex-Canucks Mason Raymond and Jeremy Colliton part of WHL expansion ownership group

On Wednesday afternoon, the Western Hockey League officially awarded Chilliwack, B.C., an expansion franchise. In the announcement, the ownership group was introduced, featuring a pair of former Vancouver Canucks with ties to the province.

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 4

A look at the Canucks’ five fights vs. Anaheim with insights from Sasson, Malhotra, and more

It was quite an entertaining game at Rogers Arena on Tuesday night as the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks totalled nine goals, with the home side Canucks roaring back from down 5-2 in the third to make things close and nearly repeat what they did to the Ducks in Anaheim just last week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 4

NHL Edge data reveals a few surprises about first month of Canucks season

With just three victories in their first 17 games of the season, the Vancouver Canucks sit 32nd in the National Hockey League standings. But beyond the results, a glance at NHL Edge data from the first month of the schedule reveals a few surprises about the way the hockey club is performing.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / November 4

The Statsies: Jake DeBrusk and Canucks’ top line tilt the ice despite loss to Ducks

Four goals, two fights from the new guy, and a regulation loss. That’s about as fun as rebuilding hockey gets. The Vancouver Canucks had plenty to feel good about Tuesday night, but their 5-4 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks came down to a familiar problem: keeping the puck out of their net.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Canucks: Overreaction trade Vancouver must make to increase lottery odds

Almost nothing is going right for the Vancouver Canucks in the early stages of the 2026-27 NHL season, as they suffered their 13th regulation loss in just 17 games on Tuesday evening, continuing their extremely tough start to the 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.

Brad Lambert News / Professor Press Box / November 4

Canucks Brad Lambert Decision Goes Beyond His Potential

There is something tempting about a former first-round pick becoming available for nothing. Especially when you're rebuilding. A team near the bottom of the standings can afford to take a chance, and if the player finds his game, the payoff can be considerable.

Kevin Lankinen News / The Canuck Way / November 4

Vancouver Canucks goalie is having a historically bad start to the season

The Vancouver Canucks extended their losing streak to three games with their 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen had another tough start for the Pacific Division club in this matchup.

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Anthony Romani News / Canucksarmy / November 4

Canucks prospect Anthony Romani named Big Ten Second Star of the Week

Vancouver Canucks prospect Anthony Romani has been off to a very hot start this season at Michigan State University. The second-year forward was named Big Ten Second Star of the Week following a two-goal game against the University of North Dakota on Saturday night.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 4

Canucks Visit Jets Thursday in First Meeting of Season

Vancouver Canucks visit Winnipeg Jets on Thursday at 7 p.m. EST — the first meeting between the teams this NHL season — following Jake DeBrusk’s two-goal performance in Vancouver’s 5-4 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Marco Rossi News / Canucksarmy / November 3

Canucks hoping Rossi can find scoring success with Lekkerimäki and Öhgren

Finding consistent depth scoring beyond the first line has been a real struggle for the Vancouver Canucks this season. While the usual suspects like Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, and Fil Hronek have been contributing regularly, the rest of the lineup has struggled to keep up.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 3

‘He’s got that swagger’: Confidence key for Lekkerimäki’s hot start for Canucks

With a 3-12-1 record through the first 16 games of the 2026-27 season, there aren’t a whole lot of positives to pull from the Vancouver Canucks. While there hasn’t been much winning this season, the focus shifts to individual growth and development among the players on the NHL roster.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / November 3

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen to make first start in two weeks as Canucks host Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks (3-12-1) open their November schedule with a home game against the Anaheim Ducks (6-7-1) at Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game between these Pacific Division rivals starts at 7 p.m.

Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / November 3

How are the Canucks really doing on the draw under faceoff specialist Manny Malhotra?

When we recently compared the Vancouver Canucks’ start in 2026-27 to their first month of games last year, a few things jumped out at us, and one in particular was surprising: these Canucks’ performance on faceoffs.

Jacob Quillan News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Canucks News & Rumours: Quillan Makes a Case & Meriläinen Earns More Trust

The Vancouver Canucks are still looking for answers as they work through a difficult start to the season, but not every encouraging development has to come from the scoreboard.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / November 2

Jonathan Lekkerimäki's Canucks Season Is a Huge Surprise

Jonathan Lekkerimäki wasn't exactly entering this season with the full confidence of the Vancouver Canucks fanbase behind him. Some had already made up their minds about what he couldn't do.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser’s Scoring Touch & Meriläinen’s Solid Play

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t get the result they wanted against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, losing 4–2. But a couple of individual performances were worth noting beyond the final score.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Rumors / November 2

What is Elias Pettersson’s trade value?

Halford and Brough: Harman Dayal on the trade value of Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson. Jason Brough: “But what we’re seeing right now, Harm, this is the question for you is: let’s say this is the player, right?

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Canucks place Filip Chytil on injured reserve, Jacob Quillan recalled

The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve, sidelining the Czech veteran in what has become an injury-plagued career. Chytil did not participate in Vancouver’s Friday practice after sustaining a hard hit in Thursday’s 3-2 road loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Elias Pettersson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Assessing Elias Pettersson’s Potential Trade Value

It might seem crazy, but we are moving into a world where Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson might have meaningful trade value. Not just a bit of value, but potentially a decent amount if he keeps producing at the rate he has through 14 games this year.