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Would Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson benefit from a stint in Abbotsford?

When the Vancouver Canucks pulled the trigger on the Quinn Hughes trade a month ago, they effectively waved the white towel on a season headed nowhere and affirmed their plan to reset the roster with younger players.

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3 Positives & 3 Negatives From Canucks’ 5-3 Loss to the Sabres

Tuesday night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres was one of those games that looked closer on the scoresheet than it was on the ice. The Vancouver Canucks fell behind early, dug a deep hole, then made things uncomfortable late before ultimately dropping a 5–3 decision to a Sabres team that’s suddenly playing with confidence and clarity.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 7

Is there a number at which a Kiefer Sherwood extension would make sense for the Canucks?

It didn’t take long after the NHL lifted its holiday roster freeze for the trade-related drama to pick up surrounding the Vancouver Canucks once again.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / January 7

The Statsies: Filip Hronek leads Canucks in CF% in 5-3 loss to Sabres

And the tank efforts continue. The Vancouver Canucks lost 5-3 to the Buffalo Sabres. For a large chunk of the game, it looked out of hand, the Sabres running hot and running rampant all over the Canucks.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

CHL Transaction Roundup: Cootes, Alcos, Battaglia, Radkov

The trade deadlines in the three CHL leagues are fast approaching and there has been a significant uptick in transactions in recent days. Here’s a rundown of some recent moves around the various leagues involving NHL-drafted players.

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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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks battle back to make it close, but fall 5-3 to Sabres

My goodness, the Sabres wasted little time before slamming the gas pedal down on the Canucks. Josh Norris created two great scoring chances for the Sabres almost immediately, but just one resulted in an official shot on goal despite both forays making you jump up in your seat a bit.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 6

‘Do it for once, please’: Jannik Hansen wants the Canucks to sell high and trade Kiefer Sherwood

An ex-Vancouver Canuck hopes this management group does not make the mistake of holding onto one of its most valuable trading assets and committing to brightening the organization’s future.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Blueger, Chytil & Luck

The Vancouver Canucks are in Buffalo tonight, facing a Sabres team eager to respond after a rare stumble. Buffalo lost 5-1 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, snapping a franchise-record tying 10-game win streak.

Parker Alcos News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks prospect Parker Alcos traded to the Kelowna Rockets: report

With the 2026 WHL Trade Deadline set for Thursday, January 8, at 5:00 pm PT, activity around the league has been hectic. According to reports, a pair of moves could soon involve Vancouver Canucks prospects.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Ex-Canucks AGM Laurence Gilman named as Blue Jackets VP of Hockey Operations

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named a former Vancouver Canucks Assistant General Manager to join their front office staff. Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced on Tuesday morning that Laurence Gilman will be joining the organization as Vice President of Hockey Operations.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks’ Demko on Team USA’s injury list for Winter Olympics: report

Hours after three more Vancouver Canucks were named to their respective Olympic teams for the 2026 Winter Games in February, we hear that goaltender Thatcher Demko is on Team USA’s injury list.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks’ offer to Kiefer Sherwood believed to be ‘medium term’ in $4 million range: report

Since November, a Kiefer Sherwood trade has felt like an inevitability for the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks wasted little time before sending out a memo

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks’ Hronek and Kämpf named to Czech Winter Olympic roster; Blueger to Latvia

On Tuesday morning, a trio of Vancouver Canucks players have been named to their respective countries’ Winter Olympic rosters: Defenceman Filip Hronek and centreman David Kämpf were announced to Team Czechia, while Teddy Blueger was named to Team Latvia.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Rumors / January 6

NHL Rumors: Interest in Kiefer Sherwood is There, and His Value Won’t be Higher

The Fourth Period: The Vancouver Canucks continue to talk to teams about pending UFA forward Kiefer Sherwood. Elliotte Friedman reported on the weekend that the Canucks recently gave Sherwood an offer, the sides spoke last week, and a gap remains.