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The Vancouver Canucks have traded their captain and franchise defenceman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford

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Canucks reportedly listening to offers on veterans

In a new report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the insider shares that the Vancouver Canucks have begun listening to offers on ’veteran players.'

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 17

‘Very detailed defensively’: Patrik Allvin excited to add David Kampf to Canucks’ centre corps

The Vancouver Canucks signed recently available centreman David Kampf to a one-year, $1.1 million contract over the weekend. Kampf became available for the Canucks after he and his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, mutually agreed to terminate the remaining two years and $4.8 million.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 17

Vancouver Canucks reportedly not looking to rebuild

Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks president of hockey ops, Jim Rutherford, said they aren’t interested in going through a rebuild, whether defenseman Quinn Hughes remains with the team long-term or not.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 12

Canucks activate Jonathan Lekkerimäki from IR and assign him to AHL Abbotsford

The Abbotsford Canucks got some good news ahead of their Wednesday night matchup against the San Jose Barracuda. Shortly before the game, Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced that Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been activated from Injured Reserve and reassigned to AHL Abbotsford.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 9

Patrik Allvin throws cold water on a potential Canucks rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks‘ loss to the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night reignited plenty of conversations about whether or not the Canucks need to finally undergo a true rebuild of their own.

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.

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

NHL Rumours and the Canucks Needs Amid Injuries

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Puck. Today we travel to the West Coast and check in on the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 21

Allvin admits Chytil injury makes Canucks ‘take a different view’ in search for a centre

It’s been a story since before the 2025 offseason even began: The Vancouver Canucks would like to add a centre. Despite the team not adding one over the offseason, management hasn’t changed its tune about wanting to improve down the middle, with Jim Rutherford repeating his stance on the matter less than a month ago.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 20

Canucks GM Allvin provides updates on Blueger, Boeser, Chytil, and Lekkerimäki

The Vancouver Canucks are likely to be shorthanded once again as their road trip continues Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. The Canucks won their game in Washington on Sunday, marking their third straight victory, but lost some bodies in the process.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 9

NHL injuries: Oilers' Zach Hyman skates with teammates

Anaheim Ducks: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome will miss their opening road trip due to an upper-body injury. Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said that defensemen Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson should be ready for their season opener on Thursday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 8

Patrik Allvin gives his thoughts on Canucks’ roster heading into 2025-26 NHL season

We’re just one more day away from the start of the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2025-26 regular season. We’ve had the opening night roster since Monday, and have plenty of time to chew on it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 7

‘We owe it to Braeden’: Canucks GM Allvin on Cootes cracking NHL roster

It’s a day after the NHL roster deadline, and the 18-year-old Braeden Cootes is still on the Vancouver Canucks roster. On Tuesday, Cootes skated in between Evander Kane and Jonathan Lekkerimäki at Canucks practice.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 7

Canucks: Patrik Allvin offers injury updates on Teddy Blueger and PO Joseph

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin met with the media on Tuesday as his club practiced on the ice at Rogers Arena. As expected, the Canucks’ GM offered injury updates on forward Teddy Blueger and defenceman PO Joseph.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 3

Canucks place forward Nils Åman on NHL waivers

The Canucks have placed centre Nils Åman on NHL waivers for the purposes of assigning him to Abbotsford in the AHL, general manager Patrik Allvin announced Friday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 1

Canucks Exploring All-In Trade Option Ahead of Roster Deadline

With the NHL’s 23-man opening-day roster deadline looming early next week, Thomas Drance of The Athletic is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks find themselves active in trade discussions.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Canucks announce Nils Höglander out 8-10 weeks after lower-body surgery

On Monday evening, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that forward Nils Höglander underwent successful lower-body surgery and will be out 8-10 weeks.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Canucks Sign 2 Prospects to ELCs

On Monday, at exactly noon Pacific time, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the club had signed forward prospects Riley Patterson and Gabriel Chiarot to three-year, entry-level contracts (ELCs).

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Marcus Pettersson will be part of Canucks' future after signing massive extension

The Canucks wasted little time getting pen to paper on a deal with one of their new acquisitions.

Insider reveals Canucks' immediate trade plans for Elias Pettersson

Reporter hints at why J.T. Miller took a leave of absence earlier this season

Maple Leafs forward has emerged as top trade asset for Brad Treliving

NHL insider finally uncovers truth behind Mitch Marner's absence

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 26

Canucks GM announces roster move after win over Capitals

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announces roster move following win over Capitals

It'll likely be a little while before we see Mark Friedman back in the National Hockey League as the Canucks will want him playing top-four minutes down in Abbotsford.

Canucks still receiving interest in Elias Pettersson

Sabres Showing Interest in Canucks’ Forward Elias Pettersson

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Quinn Hughes sparks Canucks into battle vs. Blues