Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors

Canucks' Boeser ready to return to lineup vs. Bruins

The Vancouver Canucks will have winger Brock Boeser back Tuesday night when they take on the Boston Bruins, head coach Rick Tocchet announced. Boeser has missed the past seven games after being injured Nov. 7 by a high hit from Los Angeles Kings forw

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Published: 2 weeks ago

Canucks call up Max Sasson, send Jonathan Lekkerimäki down to AHL Abbotsford

After five games in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks have sent forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki back down to AHL Abbotsford. In a corresponding move, the club has recalled centre Max Sasson. General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement Thursday mor

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Insider Pitches Trade Sending Nikita Zadorov Back to Canucks

The post Insider Pitches Trade Sending Nikita Zadorov Back to Canucks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Elliotte Friedman pitched the idea of the Vancouver Canucks bringing back Nikita Zadorov in a trade with the Bruins. Is it possible? The post Insi

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Fantasy Hockey: Week 7 – Waiver Wire Goalie Targets

With Frederik Andersen (CAR), Alexander Georgiev (COL), Darcy Kuemper (LAK), Samuel Ersson (PHI), Connor Ingram (UTA), Thatcher Demko (VAN) injured, and Jeremy Swayman (BOS), Stuart Skinner (EDM) and Linus Ullmark (OTT) struggling, lots of Fantasy ow

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Published: 3 weeks ago

WDYTT: Who is your dream (realistic) blueline addition the Canucks could make?

Welcome back to WDYTT, the only hockey column on the internet that makes it all up as it goes.   Speaking of improv…ement, the Vancouver Canucks might just be in need of some. If not dire need, then need of the same. And now, almost a quarter of t

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Western Conference Injuries: Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Sharks, Blues, Kraken, Utah, and the Canucks

Seth Jones out four weeks. Vince Dunn on the ice with teammates. Thatcher Demko has made huge progress the past 2-4 weeks.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Demko’s potential return, Soucy-Myers struggles and road-trip preview ft. Jeff Paterson: Canucks Conversation

On today’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal were joined by Rinkwide’s Jeff Paterson to discuss the Vancouver Canucks’ 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers, Thatcher Demko’s progress towards returning, and the chal

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canucks’ Demko confident recovery is ‘moving in the right direction’

Still working toward his return to the lineup 213 days after his injury, goaltender Thatcher Demko spoke to reporters on Wednesday for the first time since training camp.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Demko joining Canucks on road trip: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Thatcher Demko will join the Vancouver Canucks for their six-game road trip starting Saturday, and he's feeling confident about his progress toward returning to the crease."It's obviously been a long road, so it's nice to be back with the guys a litt

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Scenes from practice: Hronek and Garland absent as Canucks prepare for six-game road trip

The Vancouver Canucks held their final practice in town before embarking on a six-game road trip. The team will fly east to Ottawa on Thursday and face the Senators on Saturday night.   What we saw Conor Garland and Filip Hronek were both absent fro

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Which Canucks need to step up during Miller’s absence?

Rick Dhaliwal and Don Taylor join Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance to discuss why Jake DeBrusk needs to improve his performance during J.T. Miller’s absence, as well as which other players need to step up amid the team’s rash of injuries.

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Canucks’ Garland becomes a father, names son after Jaws character

Despite a 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, it wasn’t all bad for Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland, as he and his wife welcomed his first child to the world. They honoured the movie Jaws, as they named their song Quinton, af

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Published: 3 weeks ago

Staios: Senators don't have any 'glaring' needs on roster

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios said his team doesn't have any major weaknesses despite approaching the quarter mark of the season with a losing record."At this point in time, there really isn't anything glaring to me with this group," t

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Published: 3 weeks ago