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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 1
Ex-Canucks defenceman Derek Forbort signs AHL PTO with Calgary Wranglers
A former Vancouver Canucks defenceman has found a new opportunity. According to the Calgary Wranglers’ X account, they have signed defenceman Derek Forbort to an American Hockey League Professional Tryout Contract.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Derek Forbort signs pro tryout deal with AHL’s Calgary Wranglers
Veteran defenseman Derek Forbort has agreed to a professional tryout deal with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, the club announced Thursday afternoon. Forbort, 34, appeared in the first two games of the 2025-26 regular season with the Vancouver Canucks before missing the rest of the year due to a persistent hip issue.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 22
Canucks’ Blueger and Forbort to test NHL free agency: report
Draft week is now upon us. But in short order, once it has passed, the focus shifts to free agency. And according to recent reports, two Vancouver Canucks pending unrestricted free agents are believed to be testing the market.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 21
Two Canucks unlikely to return next season, plus four more we’re less sure about
It’s officially the offseason, which means we’re switching our sights to what’s next for the Vancouver Canucks here at CanucksArmy. Today, we’re taking a look at two Canucks who seem very unlikely to be back in Vancouver next year, along with four more that we’re a bit less sure about.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 17
Derek Forbort details frustrating injury that went from day-to-day to ending his season
It’s been an incredibly frustrating season for Derek Forbort. Forbort appeared in just two games this season, the first two of what would end up being a disastrous 2025-26 season for the Vancouver Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 17
Disastrous 2025 trade deadline the beginning of the end for Allvin as Canucks GM
Two years ago this week, Patrik Allvin was basking in the glow of a 50-win and 109 point season that had his Vancouver Canucks celebrating a Pacific Division title and preparing to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 26
Irf’s monthly Canucks musings: Sherwood’s price tag, trade rumours, Forbort’s injury, and more
It’s the eve of US Thanksgiving, a point in the NHL season when teams really take a hard look at where they are at, both in the standings and in their own locker rooms.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28
Canucks News: Tom Willander expected to make NHL debut vs Rangers, Mancini placed on IR, Forbort on LTIR
The Vancouver Canucks‘ roster continues to shuffle. Ahead of Tuesday’s morning skate, the Canucks made a trio of roster moves as they prepare to take on JT Miller and the New York Rangers.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Canucks issue injury updates on Filip Chytil, three others
Allvin provided several updates on the status of some of their injured players.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 24
Canucks GM Patrik Allvin provides injury updates on Chytil, Blueger, Lekkerimäki, and Forbort
After the Vancouver Canucks acquired Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, General Manager Patrik Allvin met with media to discuss the transaction, but also provided updates on the injuries of forwards Filip Chytil, Teddy Blueger, Jonathan Lekkerimäki and defenceman Derek Forbort.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15
Canucks place Derek Forbort on IR
The Vancouver Canucks will be without some defensive depth for at least the first two games of their upcoming road trip.
Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Canucks place Derek Forbort on injured reserve
The Vancouver Canucks have placed defenseman Derek Forbort on their injured reserve, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. The move is retroactive to Vancouver’s 3–1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, when Forbort last played.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 15
Canucks place defenceman Derek Forbort on injured reserve
The Vancouver Canucks have placed veteran defenceman Derek Forbort on injured reserve with an undisclosed ailment. The move is retroactive to October 11th.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 14
Canucks injury updates: Forbort not practicing, Blueger and Joseph in non-contact jerseys; both travelling for road trip
Following Monday night’s 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, the Vancouver Canucks hit the ice on Tuesday morning for a practice ahead of their five-game road trip.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 13
Canucks lineup notes: Mancini draws in for Forbort, Lankinen starts vs. Blues
Some lineup information has been shared ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and St. Louis Blues’ Thanksgiving Monday matinee affair from Rogers Arena. Due to
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 7
Scenes from practice: Mancini and Forbort back with Canucks two days before season opener
The Vancouver Canucks skated for about 50 minutes on Tuesday morning at Rogers Arena as the team prepares for its 2025-26 opener on Thursday against Calgary.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 9, 2025
Worst case scenario: The Canucks are set up well to sell big at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline
Nobody really knows how the Vancouver Canucks will perform in the 2025-26 season. Everyone has their own set of expectations, of course, but anyone who thinks they can predict what’s going to happen with certainty is just plain wrong.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 8, 2025
Goals and expectations for Canucks’ Derek Forbort in 2025-26
In many ways, Derek Forbort exceeded all expectations already in 2024-25. The Vancouver Canucks signed two veteran UFA defenders in the summer of 2024.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 15, 2025
Derek Forbort became the Canucks’ penalty killing wizard in 2024-2025: Year in Review
There was not much fanfare when the Vancouver Canucks announced that they had signed Derek Forbort to a one-year $1.5 million contract. His signing was overshadowed by big-ticket acquisition Jake DeBrusk, local boy Danton Heinen, and playoff pest Kiefer Sherwood.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 4, 2025
The Derek Forbort extension works quite well with the Canucks’ blueline plans for 2025/26
The first domino of the 2025 offseason has fallen, and it’s a move that many predicted at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The Vancouver Canucks announced on Tuesday that Derek Forbort had signed a one-year, $2 million extension which will keep the 33-year-old defender in the fold for at least another season.
Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 3, 2025
Canucks sign Derek Forbort to one-year extension
The Vancouver Canucks announced on Tuesday that they have signed defenseman Derek Forbort to a one-year contract extension. Forbort, a 33-year-old left-shot defender, will earn $2 million for the 2025-2026 season.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 28, 2024
One NHL game away from 500, Derek Forbort rejoins Canucks after passing of his father
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Derek Forbort has rejoined the club following the passing of his father. The Canucks announced Forbort’s return on X/Twitter on Monday morning.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29, 2024
Bruins activate veteran defenseman from long-term injured reserve
He is now officially an option for the rest of the series.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22, 2024
Bruins recall veteran defenseman from conditioning loan
The Bruins have recalled veteran defenseman Derek Forbort from his LTI conditioning loan to AHL Providence.
Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 25, 2022
Boston Bruins go full Super Mario with costume of the year at Children's Hospital
There is something about professional athletes dressing in Halloween costumes that really gets the blood flowing. The NHL, above others, seems to have it down pat.
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