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Canucks F Nils Hoglander has surgery, out 8-10 weeks

The Vancouver Canucks expect to be without Nils Hoglander for eight to 10 weeks after the forward underwent surgery for a lower-body injury on Monday. Hoglander, 24, was hurt during the second period of a preseason game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

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Canucks’ Nils Hoglander Out 8-10 Weeks After Lower-Body Surgery

Vancouver Canucks general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin announced on Monday evening that forward Nils Hoglander will be out 8-10 weeks after successful lower-body surgery.

Nils Hoglander News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Canucks’ Nils Hoglander out 8-10 weeks after lower-body surgery

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that forward Nils Hoglander underwent lower-body surgery and will be out between eight and 10 weeks. The news comes less than a week after Hoglander, 24, left the Canucks’ preseason game against the Calgary Flames Wednesday and did not return.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Canucks announce Nils Höglander out 8-10 weeks after lower-body surgery

On Monday evening, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that forward Nils Höglander underwent successful lower-body surgery and will be out 8-10 weeks.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Jim Rutherford talks Quinn Hughes, Canucks’ centre depth, and more

With just over a week before the 2025-26 regular season gets underway, one of the Vancouver Canucks’ top executives has addressed a couple of topics surrounding the team heading into the new campaign.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Canucks cut 17 players from preseason roster; Cootes, Lekkerimäki remain

Shortly after it was reported that four Vancouver Canucks hit the NHL waiver wire – Joe LaBate, Mackenzie MacEachern, Jimmy Schuldt and Jiri Patera – the

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Canucks place four players on NHL waivers

The day after their fourth preseason game, the Vancouver Canucks made some roster cuts, playing four new players on waivers. According to insider Frank Seravalli, the Canucks have placed forwards Joe LaBate and Mackenzie MacEachern, defenceman Jimmy Schuldt and goaltender Jiri Patera.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Canucks’ Preseason Blueprint for Success Includes Depth and Demko

The NHL preseason often doesn’t get much respect. The games don’t count, the results vanish when the puck drops on opening night, and most veterans are just trying to stay healthy.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

The Statsies: O’Connor-Cootes-Sherwood line lights it up in Canucks’ loss against McDavid and the Oilers

Juuuuuust a little short. The Vancouver Canucks‘ third-period rally wasn’t quite enough as they dropped a 4-3 decision to the Edmonton Oilers. But considering

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

8 Canucks we need at least one more look at this preseason

The Vancouver Canucks are down to just two games remaining in their 2025 exhibition schedule. Normally, this is the point at which the roster would be whittled down to its opening day shape, or at least close to it, so as to allow the last couple preseason games to be more warm-ups than evaluations.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / September 29

2025-26 Puck Drop Preview: Vancouver Canucks

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2025‑26 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 28

Canucks’ 3-goal third period surge not enough in 4-3 loss to Oilers

Preseason game four of six for the Vancouver Canucks took place at Rogers Place in Edmonton tonight. It was a somewhat lopsided matchup, as Vancouver only sent a handful of veterans among NHL hopefuls, while Edmonton iced a stacked roster highlighted by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Vancouver Canucks News / Trade Talk Sports / September 28

Insider Weighs in on the Canucks’ DeBrusk, Demko & Kane

Between periods of the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers game last night, Louis DeBrusk stepped in to be interviewed by Canucks broadcaster Dan Murphy to offered his take on the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 28

Exploring the Canucks IR/LTIR options with Nils Höglander’s injury

NHL injuries are a lot like Thanos. They’re inevitable, they get in the way of even the best-laid plans, and they’re often purple. The first major injury of the NHL season for the Vancouver Canucks just went to Nils Höglander, and it just might be one of the purple variety.