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Canucks expected to activate Thatcher Demko on Thursday

The Canucks are likely to have starting goaltender Thatcher Demko back in the crease when they host the Sabres on Thursday, head coach Adam Foote told reporters following last night’s game (including Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 950).

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Trade Noise Continues to Build Around Canucks' Quinn Hughes

The Quinn Hughes trade speculation isn't going away. If anything, it's getting louder by the day, and now one of hockey's most connected insiders has confirmed what many have suspected.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / December 9

Canucks injury news: Thatcher Demko likely ready to return Thursday vs. Sabres

Even though they were shutout at home on Monday night, goaltending was certainly a hot topic of conversation after the Vancouver Canucks‘ 4-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / December 9

The Statsies: D-Petey plays an excellent game in Canucks’ loss to Red Wings

It is hard to watch this team sometimes. The Vancouver Canucks got shut out at home, losing 4-0 to the Detroit Red Wings. There weren’t many redeeming qualities to this game, from content to scoreline.

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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.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Should the Red Wings Trade for Quinn Hughes?

Quinn Hughes has made the 31st place Vancouver Canucks the talk of the NHL once again, but not in a good way this time. The 26-year-old superstar defenseman is in headlines as serious trade talks surround him for the first time in his career.

Nils Hoglander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Canucks activate winger Nils Hoglander from LTIR

The Vancouver Canucks are activating winger Nils Höglander from long-term injured reserve before Monday's game against the Red Wings, head coach Adam Foote told reporters (including Randip Janda of Sportsnet 650).

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Ty Young News / Canucksarmy / December 8

Abbotsford Canucks goaltender Ty Young reassigned to ECHL Kalamazoo

The Vancouver Canucks organization made a pair of roster moves on Monday, highlighted by veteran defenceman Jett Woo being placed on waivers for assignment to Abbotsford.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Quinn Hughes Trade Talk Takes Surprising Twist, Insider Puts Penguins in the Mix

If you can believe it, the trade chatter around Quinn Hughes has somehow ratcheted up a notch over the last few days. It’s gone from if the Vancouver Canucks will move their captain, to they’ve started talking to the New Jersey Devils about what a potential deal would look like.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Do the Canucks trade Quinn Hughes this season?

The Vancouver Canucks have continued to struggle through the first prt of the 2025-26 season and their time with superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes could

Jett Woo News / Canucksarmy / December 8

Canucks place Jett Woo on waivers for AHL assignment

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that the club has placed defenceman Jett Woo on waivers for the purpose of AHL assignment on

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / December 8

Canucks injury news: Pettersson ‘still being evaluated’, Blueger won’t return until after Christmas

The Vancouver Canucks held a morning skate at Rogers Arena on Monday as they get set to take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight. After the skate, head coach Adam Foote provided lineup notes and updates on a couple of injured Canucks.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / December 8

Scenes from morning skate: Höglander debuts, Lankinen starts for Canucks vs. Red Wings

The Vancouver Canucks (11-15-3) host the Detroit Red Wings (15-11-3) in a 7 pm PT faceoff at Rogers Arena. After a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, the Canucks will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time since mid-October.

Jett Woo News / Daily Faceoff / December 8

Canucks place defenseman Jett Woo on waivers

A reigning champion has hit the wire. On Monday, the Vancouver Canucks placed defenseman Jett Woo on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Reichel, Lekkerimäki & Tolopilo’s New Dad Magic

Some nights, you can almost hear the Vancouver Canucks‘ gears grinding. Too many moving parts, not enough Elias Pettersson, and suddenly everyone’s looking around, wondering who’s supposed to drive the bus.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Canucks, Red Wings have reportedly spoken about Quinn Hughes

Following up on his report from Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported on another team that has spoken to the Vancouver Canucks regarding a potential trade for star defenseman Quinn Hughes.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 7

Canucks look to build off young players' success vs. Red Wings

Following what head coach Adam Foote called a "gritty" win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks will try to win back-to-back home games for the first time this season when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Quinn Hughes’ 'Fitzy' Reference Has Canucks Fans Concerned

Quinn Hughes was asked for his comments on rumors that the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils had discussed him and a potential trade. Following Elliotte Friedman’s report that the two teams did discuss Hughes after the Canucks sent out a memo that UFAs and veterans were available, the media, understandably, wanted to get Hughes’ thoughts.