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‘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

JPat: Rick Tocchet lays out his plans for ‘educational’ Canucks training camp

Firm, but fair. That’s what Vancouver Canucks players can expect from head coach Rick Tocchet when training camp begins on Thursday morning in Penticton. Tocchet says he won’t be trying to bludgeon players or overload them with information. The c

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Published: 3 months ago

NHL training camp injuries and drama with notable absences out East, and more: Around the League

Welcome back to Around the League — the series here at CanucksArmy where we dive into news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens.  Today marks the opening day of the Vancouver Canuc

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Published: 3 months ago

Rick Tocchet speaks highly of Canucks’ Young Stars ahead of training camp

The Vancouver Canucks’ head honchos held a press conference on Wednesday ahead of 2024 training camp in Penticton, BC.   Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford, General Manager Patrik Allvin, and Head Coach Rick Tocchet ad

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Published: 3 months ago

News and notes from Canucks management’s season-opening press conference

Summer’s over in Penticton, BC, as the Vancouver Canucks are descending upon the South Okanagan Events Centre for training camp. Ahead of training camp, Patrik Allvin, Jim Rutherford, and Rick Tocchet met with the media for his first press conferen

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Published: 3 months ago

Patrik Allvin doesn't know if Canucks will need a new goalie this season

As expected, Thatcher Demko won't start training camp with his teammates. But when he'll be able to join them still isn't known

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Allvin says Demko, Blueger, McWard, and Joshua unavailable for start of training camp

Penticton, BC — Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin spoke alongside president Jim Rutherford and head coach Rick Tocchet for the official kick-off of training camp 2024 on Wednesday night.   All three had plenty to say, but Allvin ope

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks To Start Camp Without Teddy Blueger, Cole McWard

The Vancouver Canucks will begin training camp without forward Teddy Blueger and defenseman Cole McWard after both underwent minor, lower-body surgery – general manager Patrik Allvin shared with The Athletic’s Thomas Drance. The two will join for

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Tucker Poolman to miss 2024-25 season

Poolman has been dealing with neurological complications from migraines since the 2021-22 season.

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko to miss start of training camp, Teddy Blueger a week away

Vancouver goaltender Thatcher Demko will miss the team’s first day of training camp, general manager Patrik Allvin confirmed on Wednesday.

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Published: 3 months ago

Canucks’ Pettersson enters season ‘recharged’ and ready to elevate game

With the clarity of knowing his future with the team, Elias Pettersson also knows he needs to be better than he was in the final third of last season. The forward chats with Iain MacIntyre to discuss his outlook heading into training camp.

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Published: 3 months ago

9 Canucks ranked in EA Sports NHL 25 top 300 ratings

On Wednesday afternoon, EA Sports released their top 300 ratings for their upcoming NHL 25 game. The BC-based company honoured nine Vancouver Canucks with a rating among the league’s top 300.   We here at CanucksArmy already covered Quinn Hughes a

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Published: 3 months ago

JPat: Canucks open training camp with high hopes and more than a little uncertainty

And so it begins again. On Thursday in the South Okanagan, the Vancouver Canucks will take their first steps on the long path that could result in the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Then again, it could result in a spot on the outside lookin

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Published: 3 months ago