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The Statsies: Willander and Öhgren’s underlying metrics stand out in Canucks’ wild comeback vs. Ducks

That was one way to snap a 10-game losing streak. The Vancouver Canucks finally found a way back into the win column Tuesday night, but the underlying numbers from their 6-5 overtime victory over the Anaheim Ducks finally offer something more encouraging than an empty-calorie win.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 20

A look at the underlying metrics of the Canucks’ defence pairings through 10 games

Tonight, the Vancouver Canucks play their 11th game of the season as they host the Carolina Hurricanes. Plenty of ink has been spilled already about the Canucks’ first 10 games of the season here at canucksarmy.com/Daily Faceoff Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 19

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Pettersson and Willander stand out on the blue line

Last week, I asked the question of whether Aatu Räty would ever play consecutive games again or remain in permanent centre purgatory. Well, the answer turned out to be ‘never’ within the Canucks organization, as Räty was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Canucks News & Rumours: D-Petey, Öhgren, Willander & Sasson

Tonight, the Vancouver Canucks get another crack at a win in Florida as they play the Tampa Bay Lightning. They came close against the Florida Panthers but didn’t get the result they wanted Thursday night, losing 3-2 in overtime.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 16

The Statsies: Tom Willander leads Canucks in xGF in overtime loss to Panthers

They managed to steal a point! The Vancouver Canucks couldn’t manage to hang onto their first period lead, dropping a 3-2 loss on the road in overtime to the Florida Panthers.

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 6

Could the Canucks get involved in a Simon Edvinsson trade?

In most years, Simon Edvinsson would be the biggest name to hit the trade market in the NHL. But this is 2026, the year of the wildest offseason in league history, and so, of course, Edvinsson isn’t even the only unsigned 25-and-under RFA holdout LD with top-pairing potential on the market right now.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 5

The Statsies: Jonathan Lekkerimäki leads Canucks in xGF% in loss to Golden Knights

Stuck around and made things interesting, at least. The Vancouver Canucks fell 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night, going up against one of the best teams in the Pacific Division and coming up just short.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 29

31 days, 31 questions: What are the chances Adam Novotný makes Canucks roster out of first NHL training camp?

As they embark on their rebuild, the Vancouver Canucks have to be willing to carve a path for any and all young players who show promise. The likes of

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 7

Another year of growth is the goal and expectation for Tom Willander in 2026-27

Tom Willander’s rookie season with the Vancouver Canucks was full of ups and downs. That’s to be expected, though, for a young defenceman. The team was terrible, and the defensive environment on the ice was not conducive to success. However, there were positives to take away from his first season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 24

Did the Canucks do enough after trading Marcus Pettersson?

The Vancouver Canucks have already begun reworking their roster for the upcoming season and made a major move by trading Marcus Pettersson to the New York Rangers.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 23

Tom Willander should be too high a price for Shane Wright for the Canucks

Sekeres and Price: Frank Corrado, when asked about the Seattle Kraken asking for Tom Willander from the Vancouver Canucks in a Shane Wright trade. That price may be too much for the Canucks.

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Another round of expansion is coming, will the rebuilding Canucks be ready?

Dread it, run from it, another expansion draft arrives, all the same. There has been speculation about the next round of NHL expansion ever since the last round concluded with the introduction of the Seattle Kraken.

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Canucks, prospect Tom Willander remain in contract dispute

Vancouver Canucks prospect Tom Willander remains in contract limbo and is currently wondering what his future holds, per Cam Robinson of eliteprospects.com.

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