Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors

‘My game has grown a lot’: Canucks’ Lankinen continues to prove his value

With Thatcher Demko getting larger by the day in his rearview mirror, Kevin Lankinen has done enough in the Vancouver Canucks’ first 20 games to be part of the team’s conversation in the crease even when the No. 1 goalie returns from injury.

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Published: 1 month ago

Canucks re-assign five players in second wave of roster cuts

After winning their first two games of the preseason, the Vancouver Canucks drop their next two games against the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames. With a home and home against the Edmonton Oilers remaining on the preseason schedule for the Canucks,

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks sign Vilmer Alriksson to three-year entry-level contract

The Vancouver Canucks have reached an agreement with forward Vilmer Alriksson on a three-year, entry-level contract. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced the deal Sunday morning.   General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks h

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Akito Hirose exits vs. Flames after awkward fall into boards

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Akito Hirose exited early in the third period of Saturday night’s preseason tilt with the Calgary Flames after taking a hit from Adam Klapka that sent him flying awkwardly into the boards at the Scotiabank Saddledome. H

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Published: 3 months ago

Flames remain hot, pick up pre-season win against Canucks

Ryan Lomberg and Brayden Pachal each had a goal and assist on Saturday night to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL pre-season action.

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Published: 3 months ago

Instant Reaction: Räty and Sprong stand out in Canucks’ loss to Flames

Welcome to Instant Reaction, the series here at CanucksArmy where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!   Here’s the lineup for tonight’s game: #F

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Tocchet says JT Miller won’t play until Friday, ‘maybe Monday’

The Vancouver Canucks haven’t yet announced their playing roster for Saturday night’s matchup with the Calgary Flames, but head coach Rick Tocchet did speak to reporters in Calgary to offer some updates on his team.   Silovs likely to play first

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks Game Day: Lines a mystery as second half of the preseason begins in Calgary

The Vancouver Canucks are right back at it playing their fourth preseason game in five nights. Tonight, the evaluation process continues as the Canucks are in Calgary to face the Flames.   Not much is known about Rick Tocchet’s plans for tonightâ€

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks assign Sawyer Mynio to Seattle Thunderbirds

The Vancouver Canucks are nearly halfway through the preseason, holding a 2-1 record. The Canucks kicked off their preseason by beating the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames but dropped their second meeting against Seattle last night, 3-1.   After t

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Tocchet praises Sawyer Mynio following preseason debut

The bulk of the Vancouver Canucks’ junior-bound prospects were reassigned before the pre-season stage of training camp, with only two exceptions: Sawyer Mynio and Vilmer Alriksson.   While Alriksson has already enjoyed his first taste of exhibitio

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Tocchet hints at goaltending plans for game vs. Flames

The Vancouver Canucks’ goaltending situation remains as murky as ever, with Thatcher Demko’s timeline for return still uncertain, leaving head coach Rick Tocchet with some preseason decisions to make.   Kevin Lankinen made his first start in a C

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Published: 3 months ago

WDYTS: Who has been your Canucks preseason standout?

Welcome back to WDYTS, the only hockey column on the internet more dramatic than the classic film Training Day.   Speaking of training days, the Vancouver Canucks’ are almost over as it pertains to their 2024 Training Camp and preseason. The rooki

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks takeaways: Pace lacking halfway through pre-season

Coach Rick Tocchet wanted the Vancouver Canucks to play faster on Friday, but you can only move so quickly when you’re sleepwalking.

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Published: 3 months ago