Lukas Reichel: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Olympics News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Germany unveils men’s roster for 2026 Winter Olympics

Deutschland has a good contingent heading over to Milan. On Wednesday, the German Ice Hockey Federation announced its men’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 14

Canucks forward Lukas Reichel clears waivers

Vancouver Canucks forward Lukas Reichel officially cleared waivers on Sunday, per Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal. The 23-year-old was placed on waivers by the team on Saturday after Friday night’s blockbuster trade that saw the arrival of defenceman Zeev Buium and forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Öhrgren, in exchange for Quinn Hughes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 13

Canucks place Lukas Reichel on waivers

A notable prospect has hit the wire. On Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks placed forward Lukas Reichel on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 13

Canucks place forward Lukas Reichel on NHL waivers as Hughes trade pieces join the team

The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Lukas Reichel on NHL waivers. The club annoucned the move late Saturday morning. The move comes on the heels of the club’s Friday night blockbuster trade that sent captain Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Canucks Place Lukas Reichel On Waivers

As a result of yesterday’s blockbuster trade with the Wild, the Canucks had some roster juggling to do after bringing in three players and only sending

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 27

Canucks juggle centres at practice; Sasson moves up, Reichel comes in, Räty odd-man out

It looks like the Vancouver Canucks may be making a change at centre ahead of Friday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. At practice in Anaheim on Thursday afternoon, Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy reported that Lukas Reichel was slotted in as one of the team’s centres with Aatu Räty appearing as though he may be a healthy scratch against the Sharks.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

Canucks Shopping Lukas Reichel After Rocky Start and Recent Signing

The Lukas Reichel experiment in Vancouver appears to be nearing its end. According to CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal on Sportsnet 650, the Canucks have made the 23-year-old forward available for trade, just weeks after acquiring him from Chicago.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

NHL rumors: Senators eye home run trade, Canucks/Reichel, Sharks remain sellers

In the latest NHL rumor rundown, three teams are making waves.

Canucks forward Lukas Reichel could get traded for second time this season

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Canucks forward Lukas Reichel could get traded for second time this season

It has been an eventful year for Canucks forward Lukas Reichel.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 21

Canucks have made Lukas Reichel available for trade: report

The Vancouver Canucks have made forward Lukas Reichel available for trade, according to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali — The Team. Speaking on Sportsnet 650’s Halford and Brough in the Morning on Friday morning, here’s what Dhaliwal said: “Lukas Reichel was a healthy scratch last night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 15

The Statsies: Sherwood-Reichel-Boeser line continue to struggle in Canucks’ loss to Canes

How in the world did that game end up in overtime? The Vancouver Canucks very much hung on for dear life, losing a 4-3 decision in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 13

Can the Canucks’ Lukas Reichel join this list of 10 successful NHL reclamation projects?

There were several reasons behind the Vancouver Canucks‘ decision to acquire Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on October 24th. The former first-round pick is a prodigious AHL scorer and is two seasons removed from an impressive 2023 finish, when he scored 15 points in 23 games for the Blackhawks.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 29

Canucks fall short in low-event 2-0 loss to Rangers

Lukeas Reichel found himself with the first great chance of the game as Jake DeBrusk slid a beautiful pass right out in front from his backside after getting dumped behind the Rangers’ net.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Lukas Reichel Might Be the Canucks’ Smartest Low-Risk Move Yet

Now and then, a team finds value not through splashy trades or headline-grabbing free agents, but through a change-of-scenery player — someone whose story needs a new chapter.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 25

Foote confirms Reichel to make Canucks debut vs. Canadiens; likely centring Kane and Boeser

Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote confirmed that newly acquired forward Lukas Reichel will make his debut for the team on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 25

How does Lukas Reichel fit in with the Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks needed a centre immediately. And in a roundabout way, they’ve got their man in Lukas Reichel. The Canucks were rumoured to be in the mix for Reichel as far back as the beginning of the month, but it finally came to fruition on Friday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 24

Canucks Land Lukas Reichel From Blackhawks in 'Change of Scenery' Trade

The Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks completed a trade on Friday, as Vancouver acquired forward Lukas Reichel in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Canucks Acquire Lukas Reichel From Blackhawks for 4th-Round Pick

The Chicago Blackhawks are giving 2020 first-round pick (17th overall) Lukas Reichel a change of scenery. He’ll be joining the injury riddled Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Canucks acquire Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks for 2027 4th

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, the clubs announced Friday afternoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Canucks acquire Blackhawks forward in exchange for draft pick

The Canucks announced Friday that they’ve acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Blackhawks’ Lukas Reichel open to a change of scenery

A former top prospect is open to finding a new home. Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel has been a name in trade circles for some time, due to the player’s frustration with the organization and his perception of how he has been treated.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / October 7

Chicago Blackhawks reportedly exploring trade options for Lukas Reichel

The Chicago Blackhawks appear ready to move on from young forward Lukas Reichel, as trade discussions surrounding the 23-year-old have intensified in recent days.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 30

Oilers will have reclamation interest in Blackhawks trade chip

The Chicago Blackhawks are considering trading Lukas Reichel, if recent reports and speculation is to be believed. And, if that’s true, expect the Edmonton Oilers to make a phone call.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 30

Trade Market Heating Up Around Blackhawks’ Lukas Reichel

The Chicago Blackhawks may be nearing a decision regarding forward Lukas Reichel, whose name has been frequently mentioned in trade discussions. According to Frank Seravalli of Bleacher Report, the Blackhawks are “working on a deal” that could see Reichel moved before rosters are finalized next week.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15

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Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Lukas Reichel

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30