Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors

Canucks' Boeser to return after missing 7 games

Forward Brock Boeser will return to the Vancouver Canucks' lineup Tuesday night in Boston, coach Rick Tocchet confirmed.

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Published: 1 month ago

Oilers head coach Knoblauch mum on starting goaltender for Game 5

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is undecided on who will be starting in net in Thursday night’s Game 5 tilt against the Vancouver Canucks.

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Published: 8 months ago

‘I want to be the difference maker’: Pettersson holds court after tough Game 4

Elias Pettersson looked and sounded like a man with the weight of the world on his shoulders during his media availability on Wednesday afternoon. The star centre has struggled to live up to the expectations of fans, media, and his own Vancouver Canu

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Published: 8 months ago

Canucks vs. Oilers: Taking cue from mighty mite Conor Garland will make big Game 5 impact

"What he does should be inspiring. There have been games where he's done his thing and guys got going. That's exactly what we're looking for." — Rick Tocchet on Conor Garland.

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Published: 8 months ago

It’s time for the Canucks to take Elias Pettersson off the top power play unit

After a disappointing Game 4 loss, there is no weakness more glaring than what happened to this Vancouver Canucks top power play unit. It hasn’t been all bad this series, as they’ve converted on three of their nine opportunities through their fir

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Published: 8 months ago

Canucks: After coach's criticism, the question about Elias Pettersson looms large

Elias Pettersson isn't hiding from his struggles, but he has few answers.

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Published: 8 months ago

Rick Tocchet on Thatcher Demko: ‘He’s improved immensely the last 72 hours’

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko appears to have made significant progress on his recovery and could perhaps return to action in this playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. “He’s improved immensely the last 72 hours,” Tocchet sa

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Published: 8 months ago

Are Pettersson’s playoff woes making Canucks regret contract extension?

JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to discuss Elias Pettersson’s playoff struggles and if the Vancouver Canucks are starting to question their decision to give Pettersson the contract extension that they did in early March.

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Published: 8 months ago

Canucks’ Miller Takes Heat For Game 4 Loss in Apology Text to Coach

The post Canucks’ Miller Takes Heat For Game 4 Loss in Apology Text to Coach appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Canucks' star JT Miller sent his head coach Rick Tocchet an apology text following Game 4's loss to the Oilers. What did it say? The post

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Published: 8 months ago

How can Tocchet and Canucks get Pettersson going ahead of Game 5?

Dan Murphy discusses the overall production of the Vancouver Canucks’ bottom-six forwards and how head coach Rick Tocchet can manufacture a way to unlock Elias Petterson who has struggled to impact the series against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Published: 8 months ago

Tocchet says J.T. Miller texted him to apologize for poor performance in Game 4 loss to Oilers

Rick Tocchet has always looked to keep his players accountable. In fact, his ability as a coach to push players forward was a big reason why the Canucks hired him in the first place in January 2023. And what a coach like that does it help draw out ac

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Published: 8 months ago

‘I like challenges’: Pettersson remains confident during struggles

Struggling Canucks forward Elias Pettersson says he’s being a bit challenged with his lack of production so far these playoffs, but says he’s always up for a challenge, and of course it helps that head coach Rick Tocchet hasn’t decreased his mi

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Published: 8 months ago

Tocchet: Demko has 'improved immensely the last 72 hours'

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet offered a positive update on goaltender Thatcher Demko's uncertain status Wednesday.Tocchet said Demko has "improved immensely the last 72 hours" but wouldn't say if the netminder could be an option in Vancou

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Published: 8 months ago