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Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s Potential Breakout is One of a Few Bright Spots for the Canucks

After what looked like a promising start to the season against the Edmonton Oilers, the bottom has fallen out for the Vancouver Canucks. Through 15 game, they’re 3-11-1, earning only seven points out of a possible 30.

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Canucks Recall Jacob Quillan; Place Filip Chytil On IR

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled a newly acquired forward. The Canucks announced they recalled forward Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 30

Canucks place Filip Chytil on injured reserve; recall Jacob Quillan from AHL Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks have taken their first injury hit, but have called up an intriguing young replacement. After missing practice on Friday and quickly then after being ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced that centre Filip Chytil was placed on injured reserve.

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.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / October 30

Filip Chytil absent from Canucks practice after re-aggravation of upper body injury

The Vancouver Canucks returned home late Thursday night after a quick two-game road trip to California and were back on the ice Friday afternoon at UBC for practice, missing one of their most-used forwards.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 30

One month into 2026-27, the Canucks are developing a helpful habit of entertaining losses

The Vancouver Canucks might not have set out to win a ton of hockey games in the 2026-27 season, but that didn’t mean they didn’t have an enormously difficult task in front of them.

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.

Ryan Lin News / Canucksarmy / October 30

Canucks’ most recent road trip a reminder of just how much stockpiling of talent a rebuild actually requires

In the short term, the Vancouver Canucks‘ California road trip this week produced two hard-fought games, one win and one loss. But big picture, it served as a reminder of just how much stockpiling of talent a rebuild actually requires to come out the other end as a competitive team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / October 30

Leevi Meriläinen Could Be the Canucks' Most Important Find

Every once in a while, an NHL team gets a little lucky. Not lottery luck, not a first-round draft pick turning into a superstar, but the kind of opportunity that comes along when another organization decides it has a player it can afford to lose.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / October 30

The Statsies: Pettersson drives play in Canucks loss to Sharks

Apparently, the Vancouver Canucks enjoyed their comeback against the Anaheim Ducks so much that they decided to let the San Jose Sharks have a turn. The frustrating part is that the Canucks actually played some pretty good hockey for much of the evening.

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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.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Öhgren, Meriläinen & Still Not Quite

The Vancouver Canucks gave fans plenty to like against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. For much of the game, they controlled possession, created chances, and looked like a team finding its footing.

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Ivan Miroshnichenko News / Canucksarmy / October 29

Canucks interested in acquiring Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko: report

The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly entered into the sweepstakes regarding a young player in the East. According to Daily Faceoff Insider David Pagnotta, the Canucks are interested in acquiring Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko: “Vancouver’s in on this one?” Jeff Marek asked Pagnotta on the latest episode of DFO Insider.

Macklin Celebrini News / Canucksarmy / October 29

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks stick with winning lineup against Celebrini and the Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks (3-10-1) look for back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they visit the San Jose Sharks (6-6-1) at SAP Center. The puck drops at 7pm PT.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 29

A look at Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s elite company in the early going of the 2026-27 season

In a season in which the Vancouver Canucks have desperately needed some bright spots, Jonathan Lekkerimäki is looking particularly shiny these days. The 22-year-old right winger was drafted 15th overall in 2022, and after four post-draft seasons of inconsistent development and seemingly constant injuries, many had lost faith in him.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / October 29

Former Vancouver Canucks big defenseman quickly waived by new team

A former Vancouver Canucks defenseman has suddenly become available for the taking. This is because the Columbus Blue Jackets have placed former Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy on waivers, as reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Canucks Close to Selling Several Pieces: 4 Names That Could Be Traded

The Vancouver Canucks appear ready to sell. According to reports from both The Fourth Period and The Athletic, general manager Ryan Johnson is open to trading several veterans, including Jake DeBrusk, Drew O’Connor, Filip Chytil, and Luke Schenn.

NHL News / The Canuck Way / October 28

Canucks linked to Blackhawks former first-round pick in interesting potential move

The Vancouver Canucks are one of the NHL's most-talked-about teams in the rumor mill. It is understandable, as the Canucks are in the middle of a rebuild and have multiple trade candidates to watch.

Anthony Romani News / Professor Press Box / October 28

Canucks’ Anthony Romani: A Late-Round Pick Making Big Jumps

I enjoy a particular kind of prospect story. It’s not about the first-round pick everyone expects to become a star. It’s about the player who gets overlooked, figures out what’s holding him back, and works on it.

Filip Hronek News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Lekkerimäki’s Late Magic, Losing Streak Ends & Hronek Scores the Winner

The Vancouver Canucks finally have something to smile about. After 10 straight losses, they rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period Tuesday night to beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-5 in overtime.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Canucks halt 10-game skid with late 3-goal rally, OT win vs. Ducks

Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored twice in the final three minutes of regulation, and Filip Hronek scored on a two-man advantage in overtime as the visiting Vancouver Canucks snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

3 Positive Takeaways From the Canucks’ 10-Game Losing Streak

The Vancouver Canucks have not had a good start to the season. After some early optimism following a couple of crazy matches against the Edmonton Oilers, the team has hit a major skid, becoming the first team to have a double-digit losing streak in the 2026-27 season.

Manny Malhotra News / EasySportz / October 27

Manny Malhotra Has the Canucks Playing Like a Penalty-Killing Disaster. Vancouver’s Discipline Is a JOKE.

The Vancouver Canucks have enough problems without handing their opponents extra opportunities to score. Yet here we are. Vancouver entered the 2026-27 NHL season hoping new head coach Manny Malhotra would bring structure, accountability and a fresh identity.