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Nikita Tolopilo has cleared NHL waivers and will report to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. The Vancouver Canucks placed Tolopilo on NHL waivers on Sunday,

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 27

Canucks place goaltender Nikita Tolopilo on NHL waivers

The Vancouver Canucks have placed goaltender Nikita Tolopilo on NHL waivers for Sunday, September 27th. Tolopilo is now available for any NHL team to claim and keep on their NHL roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 26

The implications of a waiver claim like Leevi Meriläinen for the Vancouver Canucks

After an offseason in which their top waiver priority was a frequent topic of conversation, the Vancouver Canucks finally used said priority on Friday, plucking goaltender Leevi Meriläinen off the waiver wire from the Ottawa Senators.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / September 25

The Canucks Still Have a Goalie Question - Now What?

Some preseason nights don't tell you much by the score. Thursday's 2-1 Vancouver Canucks loss to the Edmonton Oilers was one of those nights. Nikita Tolopilo stopped 12 of 14 shots over the first two periods.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

Canucks News & Rumours: Tolopilo and Cootes Have Something to Prove

The Vancouver Canucks opened the preseason Saturday night with a 4-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken, and there’s little reason to get too worked up about the score.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 12

With uncertainty in Canucks crease, Tolopilo says he’s ready to seize the opportunity

With every day that goes by without Thatcher Demko part of the Vancouver Canucks summer skates, the probability rises that Nikita Tolopilo will start the season on the club’s National Hockey League roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 21

All the different goaltending scenarios that could come out of Canucks Training Camp 2026

It’s kind of funny we haven’t heard more about the Vancouver Canucks goaltending situation this season, especially given the history of this franchise and its frequent experience of crease-related controversies.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Nikita Tolopilo

The Vancouver Canucks have a huge decision to make in the crease heading into the 2026-27 season. Do they keep the trio of Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo or choose two and run with a 1A/1B tandem?

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra’s Growth, Tolopilo Decision & the Challenge of Options

In the NHL, August is not usually a time when big stories are easy to find. But it is a time when organizations start looking more closely at what they

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Canucks News & Rumours: Tolopilo, Mancini Could Shape Vancouver’s Future

The Vancouver Canucks are entering what feels like an important season. After taking a step backward, the organization is entering a transition period.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Canucks News & Rumours: Douglas, Tolopilo & Willander’s Growing Pains and Growth

There’s something about looking back at the Vancouver Canucks season and the new players who popped up along the way. Some parts of the roster stayed in the “figure it out and survive” phase.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

LaGrange News / Canucksarmy / April 9

Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo starts again as Canucks try to put a dent in Kings playoff hopes

The Vancouver Canucks (22-47-8) open a three-game California road trip when they visit the Los Angeles Kings (32-26-19) at Crypto.com Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm PT.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 8

The Statsies: Nikita Tolopilo turns away almost 2 goals above expected in loss against Vegas

We’re almost there. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 2-1 decision to the Vegas Golden Knights. In all honesty, according to the eye test and the numbers, they probably deserved to lose by more.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 8

Tolopilo makes 26 saves with no help in front of him in Canucks’ 2-1 loss to Golden Knights

Lineup changes for tonight: Up front, Nils Höglander draws back into the lineup for Ty Mueller. On the backend, Elias Pettersson (D) replaces PO Joseph.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 7

Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo makes third straight start for Canucks vs. Golden Knights

The Vancouver Canucks (22-46-8) host the Vegas Golden Knights (35-26-16) at Rogers Arena. The game is set for a 7 pm PT puck drop. Tonight will be the 20th and final time this season the Canucks wear their alternate black skate jersey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 4

Canucks lineup notes: Tolopilo starts, Kane and Mancini draw back in for Douglas and E. Pettersson (D) vs. Mammoth

The Vancouver Canucks did not hold a morning skate ahead of their return to Rogers Arena after a four-game road trip, leaving questions about the lineup ahead of tonight’s contest against the Utah Mammoth.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 29

Öhgren scores, Tolopilo pulled in Canucks’ 7-3 loss to Flames

Less than a minute into the game, Evander Kane cleared the puck over the glass from his own end, giving the Flames the first power play. Matt Coronato promptly put the puck in the back of the net, beating Nikita Tolopilo with a nice one-timer.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 27

When will Nikita Tolopilo get back into the Canucks’ net?

Both before and after the NHL Olympic break, Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo were pretty much splitting starting duties for the Vancouver Canucks. However, that seemed to be less about how great Tolopilo was, and more about Lankinen struggling to keep the puck out of the Canucks’ net at the standard he’s used to.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / February 26