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Thatcher Demko Makes Stance Clear on His Future with Canucks

Everyone involved with the Vancouver Canucks is still adjusting to life without their former captain and best player, Quinn Hughes. It’s going to take a while to get used to, though, depending on how deep the teardown goes, reality could set in quickly.

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Liam Öhgren Could Grow Into a Key Canucks Winger

When the Vancouver Canucks swung the trade for Quinn Hughes and added a handful of pieces, Liam Öhgren was one of those “wait and see” names. The 21-year-old Swedish winger isn’t coming in to change the team overnight, and that’s not a problem.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 19

4 Veterans the Canucks Should Keep During the Rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks have seemingly entered a rebuild after their shocking trade of superstar defenceman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and a first-round pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 18

Canucks: Brock Boeser opens up about emotions surrounding Hughes trade

As the dust settles from the blockbuster trade sending Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, his former Vancouver Canucks teammates have had a few days to reflect on the loss of their former captain.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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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 / December 18

Canucks trade rumours: Revisiting the potential suitors for Kiefer Sherwood

While fans are still mourning the Quinn Hughes trade, the Vancouver Canucks have rattled off back-to-back wins with the new guys. However, there is still more work to do regarding the direction the team is taking.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, Ohgren, Demko & Possibilities

The Vancouver Canucks aren’t just making headlines for trading a superstar; there’s still plenty happening beneath the surface. Young players and newcomers are starting to show what they can do, depth forwards are finding their footing, and veterans are reminding everyone they still have something to give.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 18

Scenes from practice: Demko makes fourth straight start for Canucks vs. Islanders

Based on Thursday’s practice on Long Island, Adam Foote doesn’t appear to be interested in tinkering with a winning lineup. However, the Vancouver Canucks may have a few new looks to their line combinations when they face the New York Islanders on Friday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 18

World Juniors: Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes survives Team Canada roster cuts

Well, that didn’t take long. After just three on-ice sessions and a single preliminary game, Team Canada has made the bulk of its roster cuts ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / December 18

Filip Hronek is the Canucks’ new best trade chip, but should they consider moving him at all?

The Quinn Hughes trade has come and gone, and we are told more Vancouver Canucks trades are on the way. We have heard plenty of discussion about which Canucks are most likely to go next – names like Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane – but little talk about who has taken over Hughes’ status as the team’s most valuable trade chip.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 18

Where might the Canucks be with Bo Horvat?

When the Vancouver Canucks sent then-Captain Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in 2023 in exchange for a first-round pick, Anthony Beauvillier, and Aatu Raty, the trade divided the fanbase.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / December 17

Aftershocks for the Vancouver Canucks

On December 13th, the course of the future shifted for the Vancouver Canucks, trading away their franchise star defenseman and captain, Quinn Hughes, fully committing to the rebuild.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 17

A post-Quinn Hughes cap space update for the Canucks

It’s over, it’s done, and the Puckpedia page has been updated. Quinn Hughes is a Vancouver Canuck no longer. In his place, however, stand three new players – Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, and Liam Öhgren – and an extra first-round pick yet to be made.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / December 17

Canucks Goalie Records First Shutout of Season vs. Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks are starting to find their rhythm at exactly the right time. After landing three new players in the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade, the team has won two straight games and is playing some of its best hockey in weeks.

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Quinn Hughes News / NHL Rumors / December 17

NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes Was Always Leaving Vancouver and Had Trade Protection

The aftereffects of the Quinn Hughes trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild are still being felt across the NHL. As many hopefully know by now, the Canucks traded Hughes to the Wild for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / December 17