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Chris Higgins talks Sedins, Canucks management, prospect development, and more: Sekeres and Price

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Chris Higgins joined Sekeres and Price to discuss the organization’s new management group, Manny Malhotra becoming head coach, Elias Pettersson’s improved play, and more.

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What does the Canucks’ recall of Nikita Tolopilo indicate about their goaltending plans?

On Sunday morning, the Vancouver Canucks recalled goaltender Nikita Tolopilo from AHL Abbotsford. That means the Canucks will have three goaltenders on their roster — something we expected might happen once Thatcher Demko eventually returned from IR — for the first time this season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Canucks Reassign Jacob Quillan; Recall Nikita Tolopilo

Yesterday evening, the Vancouver Canucks announced they’ve reassigned forward Jacob Quillan to the Abbotsford Canucks in the AHL. In a corresponding roster move, radio host Brendan Batchelor reported that the Canucks have recalled netminder Nikita Tolopilo.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Canucks’ 3 Up, 3 Down: Home Woes, Penalty Kill, Boeser, Buium & More

The Vancouver Canucks finished dead last in the league last season with 25 wins and 58 points, and they are trending towards an even worse fate this season.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / November 15

The numbers behind Filip Chytil’s defensive struggles through the first quarter of Canucks’ season

Everyone is happy that Filip Chytil has returned to action for the Vancouver Canucks. Despite plenty of well-documented injury troubles, it’s clear the 27-year-old just wants to play the sport he loves.

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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.

Jacob Quillan News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Canucks assign F Jacob Quillan to AHL Abbotsford

After a strong first showing with the Vancouver Canucks, Jacob Quillan will get some more time to develop in the minors, as the team announced Saturday night that the centre has been assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / November 14

The case for Elias Pettersson as a Selke Trophy candidate at the 2026-27 quartermark

The NHL’s new 84-game schedule hasn’t changed the shape of the 2026-27 season all that much, but it has allowed something that was impossible under the previous 82-game setup: the ability to split the season into even quarters.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Should this version of Canucks be better than it is as Henrik Sedin insisted?

There is bad. And then there is whatever this version of the Vancouver Canucks is right now. After Friday’s 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, the Canucks have dropped seven straight and now have just a single victory in their past 18 games.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

The Canucks’ scoring paces through 25% of the season and what they mean

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the best thing about the NHL’s new 84-game schedule is that it allows the season to be evenly sliced into 21-game quarters, something that was impossible under the previous 82-game setup.

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / November 14

The Statsies: Chytil’s line crumbles as Rangers rout Canucks

After three days off, a promising opening period was about all the Vancouver Canucks could muster against the New York Rangers on Friday night, with the wheels coming off over the final 40 minutes.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 14

NHL Rumors: It may not be easy for Canucks to move some of their veteran players; Bill Guerin won't guarantee that he won't trade Quinn Hughes

Halford and Brough: Rick Dhaliwal said that one contending team has zero interest in any Vancouver Canucks players, and unrestricted free agents have little interest in playing for the rebuilding Canucks.

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Has Found His Game & Merilainen’s Struggling

The Vancouver Canucks had another difficult night Friday, losing 5-1 to the New York Rangers. There wasn’t much to celebrate in the result, but a couple of individual stories were worth looking at.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 13

Canucks' start to season is one of worst in modern NHL era

There should not have been many expectations for the Vancouver Canucks this season.

Avs may be down multiple stars as they face scorching Canadiens

Does Connor McDavid already have the Hart Trophy locked down?

Maple Leafs stuck with cap mess, rival teams say 'no thanks'

Red Wings' best Dylan Larkin trade may need a third team

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Filip Chytil News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

Canucks activate Filip Chytil from IR, expected to return vs. Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks are getting a reinforcement to their lineup, as center Filip Chytil has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to return to the lineup for Friday’s game against the New York Rangers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Canucks Activate Filip Chytil; Place Guillaume Brisebois On IR

Shortly before their upcoming contest against the New York Rangers, the Vancouver Canucks announced they activated forward Filip Chytil from the injured reserve.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 13

Canucks place D Guillaume Brisebois on injured reserve; activate F Filip Chytil

The Vancouver Canucks are getting a key centre back before Friday night’s matchup against the New York Rangers. Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced prior to game time on Friday that the club placed defenceman Guillaume Brisebois on injured reserve and activated forward Filip Chytil in the same transaction.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 13

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks roll out Hometown Remix jersey against JT Miller and the Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) close out a quick two-game homestand when they host the New York Rangers (11-8-1) at Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game starts at 7 pm PCT.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

New York Rangers vs Vancouver Canucks NHL Prediction, Pick, Odds for November 13

The New York Rangers (11-8-1) take on the Vancouver Canucks (3-16-1) tonight in an NHL matchup in Vancouver, BC. The Rangers are currently the overwhelming -220 moneyline favorites and the total sits at 6.5 goals (-104o / -118u).

Riley Patterson News / Professor Press Box / November 13

Canucks Prospect Riley Patterson Gives Fans Something to Feel Good About

Vancouver Canucks fans have had plenty to worry about lately. The NHL club hasn't exactly given its supporters many reasons to celebrate, but that doesn't mean everything is going wrong in the organization.

Henrik Sedin News / Canucksarmy / November 13

Canucks: What should fans make of the Sedins’ comments about acquiring draft picks?

On Thursday’s episode of West Coast Conversation , David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal discussed Daniel and Henrik Sedin’s comments about the Vancouver Canucks’ approach to acquiring draft picks, and what their answers might tell us about the organization’s rebuilding plans.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 13

How Jonathan Lekkerimäki is realizing his potential with Canucks

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. After bouncing between the NHL and AHL over the past few seasons, Jonathan Lekkerimäki is finally starting to establish himself with the Vancouver Canucks.

Ilya Safonov News / Viral Sports News / November 12