Filip Chytil: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Some hockey players seem to have all the luck. And then there are players who seem to have all the bad luck. Filip Chytil might qualify for that second group.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Strong Finish to Preseason, Chytil, Merilainen, and More

The preseason is in the books, and we are only a few days away from the Vancouver Canucks opening their 56th season in the NHL. If all the predictions hold, the loss column won’t be a pretty sight, and fans will be leaving Rogers Arena or their couches disappointed more often than not.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 26

Canucks: What the fallout of a Filip Chytil injury could mean for Sasson, Räty, and Cootes

Filip Chytil’s latest injury could force the Vancouver Canucks to significantly adjust their plans down the middle just days before the start of the regular season.

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New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / September 26

Rangers Daily: Final Blueshirts decisions; Chytil lands on IR; Captain Celebrini

Now we wait on the New York Rangers to make a few more moves to set their opening-night roster. This after the Rangers finished a 2-2-0 preseason by hammering the Islanders JV squad 6-1 at UBS Arena on Friday, and reduced their training camp roster significantly earlier in the day.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Canucks Place Filip Chytil On Injured Reserve

The Canucks have placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve, retroactive to September 24, general manager Ryan Johnson announced today. The 27-year-old was hurt in the first period of Thursday’s preseason game against the Oilers after colliding with referee Riley Brace in the corner.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Canucks place Filip Chytil on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that center Filip Chytil has been placed on injured reserve. The announcement comes in the wake of Chytil sustaining an injury during Thursday’s 2-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 25

Canucks place forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve

The 2026-27 regular season is still four days away, and the injury bug has already bitten the Vancouver Canucks. On Friday afternoon, Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced that forward Filip Chytil has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to September 24.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Filip Chytil’s injury woes continue in Canucks’ preseason loss to Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks iced a lineup resembling what they could deploy on opening night in Thursday’s preseason game against Edmonton, yet lost 2-1 to an Oilers team missing Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard, among several other NHL regulars.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Canucks’ Filip Chytil leaves preseason game after collision with referee

Some players just can’t seem to stay out of harm’s way. Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil was forced to leave Thursday’s preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers after accidentally tripping over the back of referee Riley Brace’s skates and colliding head first into the end boards.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 24

Canucks’ Chytil will not return after exiting first period vs. Oilers

The injury bug has hit the Vancouver Canucks in the preseason. Late in the first period, Canucks forward Filip Chytil collided with a referee’s skate in the offensive zone.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Chytil & Training Camp Decisions

With the opening of training camp, every little piece of news seems a little more important. The Vancouver Canucks aren’t playing meaningful games yet, but new head coach Manny Malhotra and his staff already have a couple of questions to sort out.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / September 16

The Canucks Still Have to Figure Out Filip Chytil

I find it interesting that Manny Malhotra still doesn’t know where Filip Chytil will play. Not because the Vancouver Canucks don't know what Chytil can do.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

The Most Important Skill Filip Chytil Can Learn From Connor McDavid

There’s something fascinating about Filip Chytil watching Connor McDavid. It’s easy to assume Chytil is studying McDavid because he wants to become a better offensive player.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / September 3

Could Filip Chytil Be the Canucks’ Forgotten Difference-Maker?

There is something about Filip Chytil that makes me want to pay attention this season. Maybe it's because we've almost forgotten what he can do. Chytil has spent so much time dealing with injuries that the conversation around him has become more about whether he can stay healthy than what he might actually accomplish when he is healthy.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 2

Canucks’ Chytil shares he saw a lot of specialists about his health over the offseason; feels ready for 2026-27

The Vancouver Canucks hit the ice for the third consecutive day at Rogers Arena for their offseason summer skates as they ramp up for training camp in Penticton beginning in just over two weeks.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Filip Chytil

It’s been a tough go for Filip Chytil since he was acquired from the New York Rangers in a package for J.T. Miller. He’s only played 27 games in a Vancouver Canucks sweater over two seasons, and he’s had to recover from a concussion twice.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 23

Canucks: Staying healthy is Filip Chytil’s priority for 2026-27

Filip Chytil has had a difficult time over the last few years, both before he joined the Vancouver Canucks and in the 18 months since. That is as factual as it gets.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 22

Canucks summer faceoff: Which is more likely – Lekkerimäki scores 20 goals or Chytil plays 50 games?

For the third straight year, we are conducting a late-summer thought exercise. Over the next week, we will present a pair of options for the upcoming Vancouver Canucks season and ask you which is more likely to occur.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Canucks News & Rumours: Johnson, Sedins, Chytil & a Rebuild that Has a Direction

There is something different about the Vancouver Canucks right now. It isn’t that the team is suddenly good. It isn’t that Ryan Johnson and the Sedins have already proved they can build a Stanley Cup contender.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / February 20

$Canucks’ Filip Chytil out indefinitely with facial fracture$

Canucks’ Filip Chytil out indefinitely with facial fracture

Filip Chytil cannot catch a break, as the Vancouver Canucks center will be out indefinitely with a facial fracture. According to Canucks’ head coach Adam Foote, Chytil needs to see another specialist before deciding on if surgery is required for the injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20

Canucks’ Filip Chytil Out Indefinitely With Facial Fracture

Canucks center Filip Chytil sustained a facial fracture in Wednesday’s practice and will be out indefinitely, Jeff Paterson of Rink Wide: Vancouver reports.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Canucks’ Filip Chytil leaves game against Mammoth

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil left Monday’s game against the Utah Mammoth and did not return after being ruled out by the club during the second intermission.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Canucks To Activate Filip Chytil

According to Jeff Paterson of Canucks Army, the Vancouver Canucks are expected to activate forward Filip Chytil for tomorrow’s contest against the New Jersey Devils.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Filip Chytil is back and Canucks now have decision to make

After missing almost 40 games, Filip Chytil is finally back on the ice with the Vancouver Canucks.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 22, 2025

Rangers have big questions to answer after loss to Sabres

Rangers have big questions to answer after embarrassing loss to Sabres

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2, 2025

Watch: Filip Chytil scores first goal since being traded to Canucks

It did not take long for Filip Chytil to fit right in with his new team. Sunday night the former New York Ranger scored his first goal as a member of the Vancouver Canucks.

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