Vancouver Canucks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo starts, Bains returns to lineup for Canucks vs. Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks (9-12-2) are out to snap a three-game losing streak as they face off against the Anaheim Ducks (14-7-2) at Honda Center. It’s the start of a four-game road trip that will also take them to San Jose, Los Angeles and Colorado.

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Irf’s monthly Canucks musings: Sherwood’s price tag, trade rumours, Forbort’s injury, and more

It’s the eve of US Thanksgiving, a point in the NHL season when teams really take a hard look at where they are at, both in the standings and in their own locker rooms.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 26

Why an unwritten rule on retention will affect Canucks’ ability to trade Garland and Demko

It’s easy to become a little paranoid being a fan of the Vancouver Canucks. Sometimes, it seems like the refs are out to get you. Sometimes, it’s the rulebook itself.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26

Maple Leafs Pitched to Part With Big Package for Quinn Hughes

Quinn Hughes is the number one talking point around the hockey world, and as long as the Vancouver Canucks are at the bottom of the NHL standings, that’s going to continue and, quite frankly, only get louder. The Canucks might say they’re listening on all veteran players other than Hughes right now, but who’s kidding whom?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 26

The Canucks shouldn’t really get to use the injury excuse as much as they have been

We are now over a quarter of the way into Adam Foote’s tenure, and we’re starting to get a good read on the type of coach he is for the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

NHL Predictions: November 26 Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 25

Hurricanes rumors: Carolina has discussed Elias Pettersson trade with Canucks

It’s once again been a struggle for the Vancouver Canucks to find consistency, as they’re currently in seventh place in the Pacific Division with a subpar record of 9-12-2 through the first 23 games of the 2025-26 NHL campaign.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Insider Includes Elias Pettersson on Trade Board Amid Canucks Chaos

The Vancouver Canucks are officially open for business, and other than Quinn Hughes and maybe Filip Hronek, nobody is off limits. While pending UFAs like

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 25

‘We need to get younger’: Rutherford clarifies Canucks’ direction amid trade speculation

A day after the Vancouver Canucks sent out a memo to the rest of the league that some of their veterans were available for trade, President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met with Postmedia’s Patrick Johnston in an exclusive interview.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 25

Canucks rumors: The players on trade market as front office plans pivot

After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, many expected the Vancouver Canucks to make another run at the postseason this year. Unfortunately, the Canucks have stumbled to a 9-12-2 start to begin the 2025-26 campaign.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Canucks Open for Business: 8 Veterans Who Could Be on the Move

The Vancouver Canucks sent a clear message to all 31 teams this week: they’re open for business. As reported by Frank Seravalli, Vancouver notified the league that they’re willing to move veteran players, while Elliotte Friedman added that Quinn Hughes is not being considered for trade at this time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 25

Kiefer Sherwood ‘gaining the most traction’ in Canucks trade talks: report

The Vancouver Canucks sent an email to the other 31 NHL teams on Monday evening informing them that they’re making some of their NHL veterans – at this time, not including Quinn Hughes – available for trade.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Which Vancouver Canucks may be on the move?

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled through the first quarter of the 2025-26 regular season, posting a 9-12-2 record with 20 points, seventh in the Pacific Division.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 25

Why does Evander Kane continue to lead Canucks forwards in 5v5 ice-time?

For a guy named Foote, you’ve got to hand it to him. Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote sure knows how to turn the narrative onto himself and away from his struggling team.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

NHL Rumors: Canucks Trading Vets, Flyers & Hughes, Oilers Goalies on Clock

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, we look at the Vancouver Canucks opening the door to major trades, a surprising new contender emerging for Quinn Hughes, the Edmonton Oilers putting their goalies on the clock, and why the Calgary Flames are being pushed to lock in GM Craig Conroy.

Kevin Lankinen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Canucks veteran goaltender placed on non-roster list

Kevin Lankinen will not travel with the team on their four-game road trip due to personal reasons, although the team didn’t clarify if he may join the club midway through.

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The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 25

Canucks announce Lankinen will not travel with team on road trip; recall Patera on emergency conditions

The Vancouver Canucks will be without their top two starting goaltenders for their upcoming road trip. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday morning that goaltender Kevin Lankinen will not travel with the team on the road trip due to personal reasons.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / November 25

Canucks Making Veterans Available for Trade

Per a report and sourcing from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Vancouver Canucks are looking to shop veteran players in an effort to add some younger talent to the roster.

Adam Foote News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

‘Could be people in Russia in a basement having cigarettes and cashews’: Canucks’ Foote on distrusting analytics

Adam Foote isn’t much for numbers. The Vancouver Canucks’ head coach spoke with reporters on Monday, discussing the team’s early-season struggles, which includes a 5-2 defeat against the Calgary Flames on Sunday that gives the Canucks six losses in their last eight games.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Canucks’ Trade Plans for Quinn Hughes, Others Emerge on Tuesday

The Vancouver Canucks have made their veteran players available for trade as their season keeps spiraling out of control. While Vancouver is listening to trade offers, at least for now, that willingness to deal players away is stopping short of moving team captain Quinn Hughes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Maple Leafs: 3 Potential Trade Targets From the Vancouver Canucks

Elliotte Friedman released a bit of a surprise article on Monday (Nov. 24) evening, reporting that the Vancouver Canucks are open to moving some of their veteran players in hopes of getting younger.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Canucks reportedly listening to offers on veterans

In a new report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the insider shares that the Vancouver Canucks have begun listening to offers on ’veteran players.'

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21