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Canucks news: Demko and Höglander to begin practicing, Lankinen may join team on road from personal leave
Canucks news: Demko and Höglander to begin practicing, Lankinen may join team on road from personal leave
Looks like there are some bodies on the way back for the Vancouver Canucks. Head coach Adam Foote shared on Wednesday that there’s “a chance” that goaltender Kevin Lankinen will join the team from personal leave on this road trip, per Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre. Additionally, Thatcher Demko and Nils Höglander are expected to begin…
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November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Canucks news: Demko and Höglander to begin practicing, Lankinen may join team on road from personal leave
Maple Leafs scratch ex-Canuck Dakota Joshua: What’s led to this point?
Maple Leafs scratch ex-Canuck Dakota Joshua: What’s led to this point?
The early word out of Toronto on Wednesday morning is that the Maple Leafs plan to make Dakota Joshua a healthy scratch for their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. How did it get to this point less than 25 games into the season? Let’s examine. The Leafs acquired Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks…
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November 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Maple Leafs scratch ex-Canuck Dakota Joshua: What’s led to this point?
Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo starts, Bains returns to lineup for Canucks vs. Ducks
Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo starts, Bains returns to lineup for Canucks vs. Ducks
The Vancouver Canucks (9-12-2) are out to snap a three-game losing streak as they face off against the Anaheim Ducks (14-7-2) at Honda Center. It’s the start of a four-game road trip that will also take them to San Jose, Los Angeles and Colorado. What we know #canucks Lines in ANA: Kane-EP40-DeBruskGarland-Kampf-BoeserDOC-Raty-Sherwood Bains-Sasson-Karlsson Hughes-FilipDPetey-MyersMP3-Willander…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo starts, Bains returns to lineup for Canucks vs. Ducks
Irf’s monthly Canucks musings: Sherwood’s price tag, trade rumours, Forbort’s injury, and more
Irf’s monthly Canucks musings: Sherwood’s price tag, trade rumours, Forbort’s injury, and more
It’s the eve of US Thanksgiving, a point in the NHL season when teams really take a hard look at where they are at, both in the standings and in their own locker rooms. You will hear trade talk start to pick up significantly – especially for the Vancouver Canucks – over the next…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Irf’s monthly Canucks musings: Sherwood’s price tag, trade rumours, Forbort’s injury, and more
Why an unwritten rule on retention will affect Canucks’ ability to trade Garland and Demko
Why an unwritten rule on retention will affect Canucks’ ability to trade Garland and Demko
It’s easy to become a little paranoid being a fan of the Vancouver Canucks. Sometimes, it seems like the refs are out to get you. Sometimes, it’s the rulebook itself. Sometimes, the rulebook changes in a way that seems to specifically target you (see: the cap recapture debacle). And sometimes, even the unwritten rules conspire…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Why an unwritten rule on retention will affect Canucks’ ability to trade Garland and Demko
Dan Riccio joining The Nation Network with new star-studded show
Dan Riccio joining The Nation Network with new star-studded show
Dan Riccio has found his new landing spot. Riccio, who announced that he was leaving Sportsnet 650 Vancouver last week after eight years with the station, is launching a new show with The Nation Network (the parent company of CanucksArmy)! The show, titled Off the Roster brings together Cabral Richards, Lindsay Dunn, and former Sportsnet 650…
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Dan Riccio joining The Nation Network with new star-studded show
The Canucks shouldn’t really get to use the injury excuse as much as they have been
The Canucks shouldn’t really get to use the injury excuse as much as they have been
We are now over a quarter of the way into Adam Foote’s tenure, and we’re starting to get a good read on the type of coach he is for the Vancouver Canucks. He’s very supportive of his players, often being cautious not to pile on the team after losses. Instead, he will highlight positive…
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November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Canucks shouldn’t really get to use the injury excuse as much as they have been
WWYDW: If the Canucks went scorched earth, who would you keep around?
WWYDW: If the Canucks went scorched earth, who would you keep around?
Welcome back to WDYTT, the only hockey column on the internet that is built on internet comments, and then rebuilt through a careful comment-editing process. Speaking of rebuilds, uh, maybe we shouldn’t. It’s become a bit of a hot-button term in Vancouver of late, whether that be in some fans demanding a rebuild, or in…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
WWYDW: If the Canucks went scorched earth, who would you keep around?
Blackfish: Cootes the Teddy Bear whisperer, Mynio’s heavy lifting, and Björck’s sleeper appeal
Blackfish: Cootes the Teddy Bear whisperer, Mynio’s heavy lifting, and Björck’s sleeper appeal
Welcome back to Blackfish: Our weekly Vancouver Canucks prospect report. Abbotsford’s struggles continue to test the depth chart as they drop a pair of games, but the play of their young defenders remains a genuine bright spot. Over the Western League, Braeden Cootes made the Teddy Bears rain. Meanwhile, Wilson Björck scored a beautiful…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Blackfish: Cootes the Teddy Bear whisperer, Mynio’s heavy lifting, and Björck’s sleeper appeal
‘We need to get younger’: Rutherford clarifies Canucks’ direction amid trade speculation
‘We need to get younger’: Rutherford clarifies Canucks’ direction amid trade speculation
A day after the Vancouver Canucks sent out a memo to the rest of the league that some of their veterans were available for trade, President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met with Postmedia’s Patrick Johnston in an exclusive interview. The two discussed the direction the team is heading now that they’re interested in…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
‘We need to get younger’: Rutherford clarifies Canucks’ direction amid trade speculation
Kiefer Sherwood ‘gaining the most traction’ in Canucks trade talks: report
Kiefer Sherwood ‘gaining the most traction’ in Canucks trade talks: report
The Vancouver Canucks sent an email to the other 31 NHL teams on Monday evening informing them that they’re making some of their NHL veterans – at this time, not including Quinn Hughes – available for trade. According to Donnie & Dhali – The Team’s Rick Dhaliwal, Kiefer Sherwood may be the first player…
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November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Kiefer Sherwood ‘gaining the most traction’ in Canucks trade talks: report
Canucks fan Michael Bublé is posting through the pain amid trade speculation
Canucks fan Michael Bublé is posting through the pain amid trade speculation
It’s a relatively sad time in Vancouver Canucks land, as the Canucks sit 30th overall in the NHL standings with American Thanksgiving fast approaching. Fans are making their voices heard, and that includes five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Bublé. Bublé, who identifies as a diehard Canucks fan and has become friends with multiple players in…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Canucks fan Michael Bublé is posting through the pain amid trade speculation
Why does Evander Kane continue to lead Canucks forwards in 5v5 ice-time?
Why does Evander Kane continue to lead Canucks forwards in 5v5 ice-time?
For a guy named Foote, you’ve got to hand it to him. Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote sure knows how to turn the narrative onto himself and away from his struggling team. Speaking with the media on Monday, Foote dropped a number of classic and questionable quotes about analytics and the people who…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Why does Evander Kane continue to lead Canucks forwards in 5v5 ice-time?
Canucks announce Lankinen will not travel with team on road trip; recall Patera on emergency conditions
Canucks announce Lankinen will not travel with team on road trip; recall Patera on emergency conditions
The Vancouver Canucks will be without their top two starting goaltenders for their upcoming road trip. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday morning that goaltender Kevin Lankinen will not travel with the team on the road trip due to personal reasons. Jiri Patera has been recalled under emergency conditions. General Manager Patrik Allvin…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Canucks announce Lankinen will not travel with team on road trip; recall Patera on emergency conditions
3 outside the box ideas for the Canucks to get more out of their roster
3 outside the box ideas for the Canucks to get more out of their roster
It’s getting chaotic for the Vancouver Canucks, and we aren’t even at that American Thanksgiving benchmark of the season just yet. It appears change might be coming to the club, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman mentioning that the Canucks have made some of their veteran players available, but not Quinn Hughes…at this time. But in the…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
3 outside the box ideas for the Canucks to get more out of their roster
Apathy seems to be setting in for Canucks fans: Canucks Conversation
Apathy seems to be setting in for Canucks fans: Canucks Conversation
On today’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal examined the mood surrounding the Vancouver Canucks – a mood that, for the first time in years, feels less angry and more apathetic. Harm set the stage by outlining just how stark the on-ice results have been. “You’re at a point where you…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Apathy seems to be setting in for Canucks fans: Canucks Conversation
Friedman: Canucks make veterans available, not Hughes at this time
Friedman: Canucks make veterans available, not Hughes at this time
It appears change is coming for the Vancouver Canucks. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman released an article on Monday night surrounding what he’s hearing with regards to the Canucks: “According to several sources, the Vancouver Canucks have let it be known that — in an effort to get younger — they are willing to listen to…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Friedman: Canucks make veterans available, not Hughes at this time
‘Cigarettes and cashews’: Foote hilariously claps back at publicly-available analytics
‘Cigarettes and cashews’: Foote hilariously claps back at publicly-available analytics
In today’s hockey, analytics have challenged the eye test as the best way to analyze players and teams. However, some of the old guard recognize that what’s seen in front of them is just as important as looking at the numbers. When speaking to the media on Monday, Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
‘Cigarettes and cashews’: Foote hilariously claps back at publicly-available analytics
Foote confirms Thatcher Demko will travel with Canucks on upcoming road trip
Foote confirms Thatcher Demko will travel with Canucks on upcoming road trip
Following Monday’s practice, Vancouver Canucks Head Coach met with the media ahead of their four-game road trip, providing injury updates on a trio of his ailing players. Foote confirmed that goaltender Thatcher Demko will travel with the hockey club. However, he doesn’t expect him to see game action, but mentioned that recently called-up Nikita…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Foote confirms Thatcher Demko will travel with Canucks on upcoming road trip
Canucks assign MacKenzie MacEachern to AHL Abbotsford
Canucks assign MacKenzie MacEachern to AHL Abbotsford
The Vancouver Canucks have made a roster move before they head out on their four-game road trip. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Monday after practice that forward MacKenzie MacEachern has been assigned to AHL Abbotsford. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that F MacKenzie MacEachern has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL). — Vancouver…
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November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Canucks assign MacKenzie MacEachern to AHL Abbotsford
Scenes from practice: Canucks address defensive woes before heading out on 4-game road trip
Scenes from practice: Canucks address defensive woes before heading out on 4-game road trip
Following one of their most disappointing losses of the season on Sunday night, the Vancouver Canucks returned to the practice ice on Monday morning at Rogers Arena. The session began with head coach Adam Foote conducting an extraordinarily long discussion at the whiteboard as the team tried to address its defensive deficiencies. #Canucks practice…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Scenes from practice: Canucks address defensive woes before heading out on 4-game road trip
The Canucks are allowing the most high-danger chances against in the entire NHL
The Canucks are allowing the most high-danger chances against in the entire NHL
The 2025-26 season has not been a good one for the Vancouver Canucks. As of this Monday morning writing, they sit with the third-worst record in the NHL at 9-12-2, ahead of only the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators. But as bad as that record may look, the underlying numbers say it could…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Canucks are allowing the most high-danger chances against in the entire NHL
Canucks recall goaltender Nikita Tolopilo ahead of California road trip
Canucks recall goaltender Nikita Tolopilo ahead of California road trip
The Vancouver Canucks have recalled goaltender Nikita Tolopilo under emergency conditions. The club announced the roster move shortly before Monday’s practice, with Jiri Patera heading back down to Abbotsford in a corresponding move. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that G Jiri Patera has been assigned to Abbotsford (AHL) and G Nikita Tolopilo has…
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November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Canucks recall goaltender Nikita Tolopilo ahead of California road trip
3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Jake DeBrusk continues point streak
3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Jake DeBrusk continues point streak
Welcome back to Stars of the Week at CanucksArmy! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week. Disagree with our picks or have your own stars to nominate? Let us know in the comments below! If you wanted to see a high-energy, competitive,…
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November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Jake DeBrusk continues point streak
JPat’s Monday Mailbag: When do Canucks starting trading away pieces?
JPat’s Monday Mailbag: When do Canucks starting trading away pieces?
It’s Monday. And it feels like one of those Mondays after the Vancouver Canucks’ spiritless 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Every day feels like one of those Mondays right now. These, as you have likely figured out, are not the best of times for this hockey club. The team is spinning its…
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November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
JPat’s Monday Mailbag: When do Canucks starting trading away pieces?