Canucks Beat Blackhawks in Shootout, 3-2 – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Beat Blackhawks in Shootout, 3-2 - The Hockey Writers - Vancouver Canucks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Vancouver Canucks faced off on Friday, Oct. 17 at the United Center. The Blackhawks were going for their third win in a row in their sixth contest of the 2025-26 season. While the Canucks were headed into their second of back-to-back away games after beating the Dallas Stars 5-3 on … Read more

Canucks Assign Mancini & Willander to the AHL; Cootes Makes the Team – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

On Sunday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks continued to finalize their 2025-26 opening night roster by assigning defencemen Victor Mancini and Tom Willander to the American Hockey League (AHL). It was expected that Willander would be assigned, but given Mancini’s performance in the preseason, where he stood out with two goals, it was surprising to see … Read more

Canucks Blow Out Flames 8-1 in Preseason Victory – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

The Calgary Flames hosted the Vancouver Canucks for a preseason matchup at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday night. The Flames came out with a roster that will be pretty similar to the lineup that they are projected to ice on opening night, while the Canucks did the same. Game Recap Out of the gates, the … Read more

Canucks’ Nils Hoglander Out 8-10 Weeks After Lower-Body Surgery – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin announced on Monday evening that forward Nils Hoglander will be out 8-10 weeks after successful lower-body surgery. He suffered the injury in the third period of a preseason game against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday and was initially out week-to-week. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that F … Read more

3 Canucks Prospects to Watch in the NCAA – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

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The NCAA season begins in October, and several Vancouver Canucks prospects will be looking to win a National Championship by the end of this season. The Canucks have an interesting prospect pool in the American college system, with many of them looking to take important roles on their team, and some will be playing with … Read more

3 Canucks Prospects to Watch in the CHL – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

3 Canucks Prospects to Watch in the CHL - The Hockey Writers - Vancouver Canucks

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is ready to begin its regular season, and Vancouver Canucks fans should be excited to see their top prospects take the ice with their junior teams. These prospects will be looking to take big steps forward in hopes of one day joining the Canucks and playing a big role in … Read more

Kane and Pettersson Could Transform the Canucks’ Top Line – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

When the Vancouver Canucks brought in Evander Kane, it wasn’t just about adding another scorer or an experienced veteran. It was also about chemistry—finding the right linemates who could elevate one another. Kane has been around long enough to know when a teammate has taken a step forward, and his early comments about Elias Pettersson … Read more

Canucks News & Rumours: Hughes, Kane, Training Camp Prices & More – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

Canucks News & Rumours: Hughes, Kane, Training Camp Prices & More - The Hockey Writers - Vancouver Canucks

In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News and Rumours, Quinn Hughes speaks for the first time since president Jim Rutherford’s infamous press conference about his future. Meanwhile, Evander Kane pumps up Elias Pettersson and talks about the potential of playing alongside him this season. Finally, more details emerge about training camp in Penticton, including high … Read more

Building Blue: ‘Vancouver has been like a new home for me’: Jonathan Lekkerimäki is Excited for Second Season in North America

Building Blue: ‘Vancouver has been like a new home for me’: Jonathan Lekkerimäki is Excited for Second Season in North America

Lekkerimäki is feeling more confident as he heads into his second year with the Canucks. Last year was his first rodeo in North America, but he’s looking forward to getting back on the horse for the 2025-26 season. “I feel better about everything in my game,” he said. “It’s my second year now, it’s not … Read more

Canucks Sign Braeden Cootes to 3-Year Entry-Level Contract – The Hockey Writers – Vancouver Canucks

On Wednesday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they have signed Braeden Cootes to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). The 18-year-old center was drafted 15th overall by the Canucks in the 2025 NHL Draft. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Braeden Cootes on a three-year, entry-level … Read more