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Now that the Calder Cup playoffs are around the corner, Lekkerimaki may finish the year with Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Canucks’ 2022 Draft Picks Could Be Big Part of Future Core

The Vancouver Canucks could be reaping the benefits of their 2022 Draft class in the next couple of seasons. Despite the rollercoaster and overall disappointing 2024-25 campaign, there are three prospects in the form of Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Elias Pettersson and Kirill Kudryavtsev that the organization can point to as positives to come out of it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / March 24

Jonathan Lekkerimaki boosts Canucks past Devils in shootout

Rookie Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored a goal in regulation, then notched the deciding tally of a shootout to give the Vancouver Canucks a dramatic 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Monday in Newark, N.J.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4

Canucks recall top prospect from AHL for sixth time this season

According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have recalled top prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki from their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 25

Is it time for the Vancouver Canucks to call up Jonathan Lekkerimaki for good?

While the Vancouver Canucks have had a relatively strong run of play dating back to before the 4 Nations Faceoff, but they've managed to get by without much offense, something top prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki could help address.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 12

Two Vancouver Canucks Ranked High on The Athletic's Top 100 Drafted Prospects List

A pair of Vancouver Canucks prospects have landed on The Athletic's winter edition of their top 100 drafted NHL prospects list for 2025. Last week, Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / February 7

Two Vancouver Canucks Prospects Land on TSN's Top-50 NHL-Affiliated Prospects List

The Vancouver Canucks have a ton of solid prospects in their system, but there's two that stand head and shoulders above the others - Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Tom Willander.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 27

Patrik Allvin Provides Update After Scary Incident Involving Top Prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin has shared an update on top prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki after a scary incident in an AHL game over the weekend.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 18

Lekkerimaki Demoted: Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet Announces Starting Goaltender Against Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers will do battle tonight and it's up in the air whether or not 2023 first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki will play.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Canucks send former first-round pick, two others to AHL

The Vancouver Canucks have sent three players back to their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, in a transaction likely categorized as a paper move.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 14

Two Vancouver Canucks Land on The NHL's Best U23 Players & Prospect Rankings

The Athletic has released their mid-season edition of their Best U23 Players & Prospect Rankings, with a pair of Vancouver Canucks among those mentioned.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Canucks recall Jonathan Lekkerimaki as Dakota Joshua placed on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that center Dakota Joshua has been placed on the injured reserve, retroactive to January 3. In a corresponding roster move, the club has also recalled right winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks on an emergency basis.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 6

Oilers forward Zach Hyman returns to lineup following five-game absence

Corey Masisak: Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton shed his no-contact jersey at practice yesterday. Gerry Moddejonge: Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman returned to the lineup after missing the past five games with an undisclosed injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / December 4

Top Prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki Reportedly on His Way Back to the NHL

The Vancouver Canucks will take to the ice on Friday for their first game at Rogers Arena since embarking on a six-game road trip back on November 23rd and will be doing so with their top prospect on the roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / November 22

Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet Shares What He Truly Thinks of Jonathan Lekkerimaki after 5 NHL Games

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet shared his thoughts recently on how Jonathan Lekkerimaki's first five games in the National Hockey League went.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / November 21

Transaction: Vancouver Canucks Replace Jonathan Lekkerimaki with Surprising Roster Move

The Vancouver Canucks have announced a roster move on Thursday involving forward Max Sasson, as the team is set to embark on their six-game road trip. In the next 24 hours, the Vancouver Canucks will head east to begin their six-game road trip in the Nation's capital as they face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday as part of Hockey Night in Canada.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Lekkerimaki Scores First NHL Goal in Canucks’ 5-2 Loss to the Islanders

In Dakota Joshua’s return to the lineup, the Vancouver Canucks met their former captain Bo Horvat and the New York Islanders for their first matchup of the season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / November 12

Canucks' Jonathan Lekkerimaki to make debut vs. Flames

The Vancouver Canucks expect to receive a boost with the NHL debut of 2022 first-round draft pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki when they host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Canucks Call Up Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Send Down Arturs Silovs

After getting blown out by the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday 7-3, the Vancouver Canucks announced a few roster moves on Sunday. The biggest one is the long-awaited recall of top prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki from the American Hockey League (AHL).

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

Can Canucks Fans Expect Jonathan Lekkerimaki to Play This Season?

The Vancouver Canucks will finally see their top prospect play close to home this season as 2022 first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki will be playing in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Pair of Canucks' prospects to stay in North America

The Vancouver Canucks will be adding two top prospects to the fold next season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 9, 2024

Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki set to return to Sweden for World Championship training

It’s official: Jonathan Lekkerimäki will be heading back to Sweden. The preliminary training roster for the upcoming World Championships was officially announced in a recent article by the Swedish national team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / March 25, 2024

Canucks’ Jonathan Lekkerimaki to join AHL Abbotsford ahead of push to make Swedish World Championship team

A young talent is coming to North America to help prepare him to try and play for his home country at the upcoming IIHF Men’s World Championships. On Monday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki is being assigned to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 22, 2024

Report: Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki headed to Vancouver ‘for 8-10 days’

It appears that the mystery surrounding Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s immediate future has finally been resolved. Since his team was eliminated from playoff contention on Monday, it’s been a “wait and see” period as we anticipated his next move.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 19, 2024

Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki eliminated from SHL playoffs: What’s next?

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again… When Jonathan Lekkerimäki isn’t producing points, Örebro isn’t winning hockey games. That’s been a common theme throughout the regular season, and that sentiment has officially spilled over into the playoffs.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / January 5, 2024

Lekkerimaki vs. Gauthier for Tournament MVP?

USA vs. Sweden for all the marbles was something I felt could happen in the 2024 World Junior Championship. Nothing is ever certain in this tournament.