Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors
Canucks prospect Tom Willander speaks about contract stalemate
In case you haven’t heard, the Vancouver Canucks haven’t been able to get top defence prospect Tom Willander signed to an entry-level contract. Drafted with the 11th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Willander wrapped up his sophomore
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Published: 2 weeks ago
Demko nears another return from injury as Canucks gear up for final playoff push
With the Canucks three points out of a playoff spot with 12 games remaining, Thatcher Demko may be on the way to help. Demko fully practised Sunday for the first time since Feb. 8. But his latest return may also be too late.
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Published: 1 month ago
Canucks Schedule: When will Thatcher Demko get the call to help beat long playoff odds?
'That (Sunday) was probably as close to a full practice that he's had. He's starting to feel pretty good, so we'll see what happens.' — Rick Tocchet on Thatcher Demko's readiness
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Published: 1 month ago
Canucks’ Quinn Hughes has now clocked the highest max speed in NHL this season
The top player on the Vancouver Canucks roster is the fastest man in the league. According to a statistics report by NHL EDGE, team captain Quinn Hughes has clocked a max skating speed of 24.56 miles per hour, the fastest burst of any player in the l
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Published: 1 month ago
Paterson’s Point: Quantity over quality for Canucks in frustrating loss to Rangers
Based solely on the numbers, of course, the Vancouver Canucks should have won on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. A season high of 39 shots on goal at one end. A season low of 12 shots at the other. By almost any measure or metric, the Canucks were
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Published: 1 month ago
Canucks’ Elias Pettersson, Nils Hoglander miss practice on Sunday
The Vancouver Canucks missed two key forwards at practice on Sunday.
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Published: 1 month ago
Canucks recall Aatu Raty from Abbotsford
Aatu Raty is on his way back to the Vancouver Canucks. According to Canucks Army reporter Jeff Paterson, Raty’s name is now on the Canucks’ roster on their website, indicating that he has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford
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Published: 1 month ago
Vancouver Canucks Recall Aatu Räty
As expected, the Vancouver Canucks have had to make a recall for the injured Elias Pettersson and Nils Höglander. Vancouver announced they’ve recalled center Aatu Räty from their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks. Räty’s pathway to the NHL
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Published: 1 month ago
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks
Leon Draisaitl may return before Connor McDavid. Three consecutive team skates for Gabriel Landeskog. Elias Pettersson leaves early.
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Published: 1 month ago
Why Saturday went from bad to worse for the Canucks’ playoff chances
Saturday could not have gone much worse for the Vancouver Canucks and their dwindling playoff hopes. After starting the weekend just one point behind the St. Louis Blues, they’re suddenly hanging on for dear life thanks to being on the wrong side o
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Published: 1 month ago
Which centre should the Canucks summon from AHL Abbotsford
That’s just hockey. Just as the Vancouver Canucks forwards were starting to find their rhythm and turn their seasons around, the injury bug struck. In a frustrating Saturday morning tilt in Manhattan, the Canucks dropped a game they dominated fo
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Published: 1 month ago
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks
Leon Draisaitl may return before Connor McDavid. Three consecutive team skates for Gabriel Landeskog. Elias Pettersson leaves early.
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Published: 1 month ago
Saturday Headlines: McDavid, Draisaitl not expected to be out long term
On this edition of Saturday Headlines, Elliotte Friedman discusses the injuries to Edmonton Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Vancouver Canucks waiting for more information on Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander, and more.
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Published: 1 month ago