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Evander Kane signs with KHL’s Novosibirsk

It’s official: a former NHL sniper is heading overseas. On Tuesday, the Kontinental Hockey League announced that former NHL winger Evander Kane has signed a one-year contract with HC Sibir Novosibirsk.

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The Canucks’ Bigger Challenge Than Roster Rebuilding

When a team is rebuilding, it's easy to concentrate on the players it might acquire, the prospects coming along, and the young players who could eventually become the foundation of something better.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 10

Canucks find second gear too late in 3-1 loss to Flyers

Lekkerimäki — Pettersson — Boeser DeBrusk — Cotter — Bains Öhgren — Rossi — Gallagher O’Connor — Sasson — Karlsson Buium — Hronek Oleksiak — Brisebois DePetey — Schenn Meriläinen Jonathan Lekkerimäki gets a well-earned promotion to the top line, while all the right wingers behind Brock Boeser get shuffled to new lines.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 9

Watch: Canucks’ Novotný scores another OT winner in Medvedev’s debut with Petes

Vancouver Canucks prospects remain the lone bright spot for an organization that has lost 15 of its last 16 games. Exactly one week after scoring the overtime winner over the Niagara IceDogs, Adam Novotný and his Peterborough Petes welcomed the IceDogs to their barn on Sunday night — this time with some extra reinforcements behind them.

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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 Hockey Writers / November 9

4 Canucks Overreactions to Start the 2026-27 Season

We are now close to the 20-game mark of the season, and that means it’s time to overreact to the Vancouver Canucks’ performance. Here are four overreactions we have to their first month and a bit of the season.

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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 9

Scenes from morning skate: Lekkerimäki promoted to top line as struggling Canucks face floundering Flyers

The Vancouver Canucks (3-15-1) reach the 20-game mark when they host the Philadelphia Flyers (4-10-4) at Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game is being streamed on Sportsnet Plus and begins at 7:30 pm PCT.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 9

Abbotsford Weekly: Canucks winning streak comes to an end after 8 straight wins

The Abbotsford Canucks extended their winning streak to eight straight in the first game of a back-to-back against the Ontario Reign, but the Reign ended it in the second game, giving the Canucks their first loss in a month.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Canucks looking to snap skid against visiting Flyers

Despite how the past five weeks have played out, the Vancouver Canucks continue to see mild improvements. The Canucks will try to turn those small advances into a much-needed victory when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Trade Talk Sports / November 8

Can Anything Help the Vancouver Canucks’ Young Defencemen?

Vancouver Canucks fans don’t need anyone to explain that the defence has become a problem. The numbers are ugly, the losses are piling up, and watching opponents find open space around the net has become increasingly familiar.

NHL News / The Canuck Way / November 8

Former Canucks defenseman lands latest NHL opportunity with Maple Leafs

A former Vancouver Canucks defenseman is back in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to The Athletic's James Mirtle, the Maple Leafs have called up former Canucks defenseman Cole McWard from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 8

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Liam Öhgren scores in back-to-back games

It’s been yet another week wherein the Canucks have improved, worked harder to stay on the heels of their opponents, but still came out winless. This is the trade-off of a rebuild.

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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 Canuck Way / November 8

Canucks named top trade landing spot for NHL former first-round pick

The Vancouver Canucks are in the middle of a rebuild, but that should not stop them from adding new players to their roster if they can help them in the long term.

Max Sasson News / Canucksarmy / November 8

The Statsies: Max Sasson’s line stands out as Canucks fall to Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks found a line that could push the play against the Edmonton Oilers. Naturally, it was the one at the bottom of the lineup. Drew O’Connor, Max Sasson and Linus Karlsson gave Vancouver its most convincing five-on-five minutes Saturday, while several higher-profile combinations spent much of their night chasing the puck.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 8

Canucks prospect may miss 2027 World Juniors after IIHF informs Norway that Russia will replace them

A Vancouver Canucks prospect may be in danger of missing the 2027 World Junior Championship after a controversial ruling by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

Liam Ohgren News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Ohgren, Bad Start & Hometown Remix Jersey

The losses continue to pile up for the Vancouver Canucks. They lost every game this past week and now sit at an abysmal 3-15-1, good for 32nd in the league.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Bains, Merilainen, Sasson, O’Connor, Karlsson & Buium

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t get the result they wanted Saturday night against the Edmonton Oilers, but there was something worth taking away. After being thoroughly outplayed in a 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, Vancouver responded with a much more competitive performance against one of the NHL’s strongest teams.

Zeev Buium News / Professor Press Box / November 8

Big Mistake By Canucks Zeev Buium: Big What Happens Next

You can learn a lot about a young defenceman by watching what happens after something goes wrong. Vancouver Canucks fans got a little reminder of that Saturday night in Edmonton.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 7

Canucks rebuild better be worth all the losing

The Vancouver Canucks are 3-14-1 and riding a four-game losing streak heading into Saturday night’s action. That’s good enough for last overall and two points behind the underwhelming Chicago Blackhawks.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Is it time to sell-high on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson?

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has managed to overcome the difficult surroundings on his team to stand out as one of the biggest pleasant surprises in all of fantasy hockey through the first month-and-change.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 6

Drew O’Connor Could Be An Under The Radar Trade Target

Vancouver Canucks forward Drew O’Connor could become a valuable trade chip as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches. O’Connor is in his second full season with the team, and at 28 years of age, he isn’t likely to be a central piece during the next era of winning hockey in Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Canucks Could Be Sitting on a Surprise Trade Chip Contenders Want

The Vancouver Canucks may have an appealing trade piece for contenders seeking scoring depth: veteran winger Drew O’Connor. The Fourth Period included O’Connor on its November trade watch list, suggesting playoff-bound teams could be interested in the forward.

Vancouver Canucks News / Yardbarker / November 5

The grim reality of the Vancouver Canucks defense

The Vancouver Canucks are gaining attention for being the worst defensive team in the NHL this season.

Dissecting what Canucks’ Elias Pettersson is doing right to lead NHL in puck battles won

What will carrying three goalies on their roster actually mean for the Canucks?

Manny Malhotra’s Impact on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson Is No Fluke

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Evander Kane News / Trade Talk Sports / November 5

Evander Kane Heads to Russia, but Is His NHL Career Over?

Sometimes a hockey reunion just doesn’t work out. Evander Kane returned home to Vancouver hoping to give the Canucks a little more experience, toughness and scoring.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Has Elias Pettersson finally returned to form for the Canucks?

No player better represents the potential – and ultimate disappointment – of the Vancouver Canucks‘ previous core of players better than Elias Pettersson.

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.