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Malhotra hasn’t been shy of changing up line combos, is it actually working for this group though? Presented by | @bet365ca (19+) bet365 #nhl #canucks #vancouvercanucks #WCC #bet365

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The Canucks had a great start to last night’s game but once the Wild settled in, it got out of hand pretty quickly. Presented by | @bet365_ca (19+) bet365 #nhl #canucks #vancouvercanucks #WCC #bet365

canucksarmy.com3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Jonathan Lekkerimäki a bright spot amid losing streakWelcome back to Stars of the Week at Daily Faceoff Vancouver! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week. Disagree with our picks or have your own stars to nominate? Let us know in the comments below! Despite the Canucks losing streak now…

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3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Jonathan Lekkerimäki a bright spot amid losing streak

canucksarmy.comAbbotsford Weekly: Hats fly for newcomer Jacob Quillan as Canucks sweep WranglersThe Abbotsford Canucks hot streak continues. After starting the season 0-2-1 through their first three games, the Canucks have climbed to the top of the Pacific Division with five straight wins. To begin the season, the Canucks made the trip to Calgary and fell by a score of 4-2 in back-to-back games to the…

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Abbotsford Weekly: Hats fly for newcomer Jacob Quillan as Canucks sweep Wranglers

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The line blender was out at practice today.

canucksarmy.comScenes from practice: Malhotra hauls out line blender in attempt to help Canucks snap 10-game losing skidFresh off their 10th straight loss, the Vancouver Canucks returned to work on Monday morning with a brisk practice at Rogers Arena. And in an effort to find something that can provide a spark to help his team win for the first time in three weeks, Manny Malhotra rolled out a new set of line…

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Scenes from practice: Malhotra hauls out line blender in attempt to help Canucks snap 10-game losing skid

canucksarmy.comCanucks’ Jack Thompson clears NHL waivers, will report to AHL AbbotsfordAfter being placed on NHL waivers on Sunday, defenceman Jack Thompson has cleared waivers and will report to AHL Abbotsford. Cleared https://t.co/JjNOOw5UZN — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 26, 2026 The 24-year-old defenceman was injured prior to Vancouver Canucks training camp and did not skate with the main group. He remained on the NHL roster…

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Canucks’ Jack Thompson clears NHL waivers, will report to AHL Abbotsford

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The Canucks do need to start trading some of their veteran players. But, what if there’s just no interest out there? Presented by | @johnstonmeierinsurance

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This week the Vancouver Canucks take on the Ducks, Sharks, and Maple Leafs 📆

canucksarmy.comJPat’s Monday Mailbag: Canucks chemistry lessons, a hot dog feast and press box bingoQuinn Hughes has come and gone, but the Vancouver Canucks winless skid remains. And the promised pain of a National Hockey League rebuild has now fully materialized. As the Canucks continue searching for something that resembles a full 60-minute effort, many of you have questions about the club’s short- and long-term future. Some of you…

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JPat’s Monday Mailbag: Canucks chemistry lessons, a hot dog feast and press box bingo

Halford & Brough discuss the Canucks ten game losing streak, and how it might be affecting team morale. Presented by @jason.mortgage Merch 🔽 nationgear.ca/collections/halford-brough Like and subscribe 👇 Spotify: bit.ly/4hv2Vi1 Apple: apple.co/4rq4bXd YouTube: bit.ly/4Ain5mQ #Canucks

Halford & Brough wonder if the Canucks have any players capable of lifting the team out of this losing skid. Presented by @sportsinteraction 19+ - Please Play Responsibly Merch 🔽 nationgear.ca/collections/halford-brough Like and subscribe 👇 Spotify: bit.ly/4hv2Vi1 Apple:… #Canucks

canucksarmy.comThe Statsies: Canucks overwhelmed at 5v5 in Hughes’ return after a strong first periodWell, that first period was nice while it lasted. The Vancouver Canucks opened Sunday with a 66.67% share of five-on-five shot attempts against the Minnesota Wild, but whatever was working early quickly disappeared after 20 minutes of play. Vancouver finished with just 26.75% of expected goals, surrendered 17 high-danger chances and spent much of…

The Statsies: Canucks overwhelmed at 5v5 in Hughes’ return after a strong first period

The Canucks are going to win some games this season, but they’re going to be even tougher to come by if the team continues to play the way they have been. Presented by | @bcliquorstores

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"It was a massive failure!" Despite everything lining up in the Canucks' favour to get pucks on net last night, they were caved in for the final 40 minutes vs the Wild. Presented by | @bet365_ca bet365 (19+) #Canucks #VancouverCanucks #NHL #Hockey #bet365

canucksarmy.comThe Stanchies: Boo birds rain on Hughes in return to Vancouver; Canucks lose 4-2 to WildAs much fun as it was to imagine the WWE experience that Ottawa Senators fans treated Brady Tkachuk being replicated in Vancouver for Quinn Hughes big return in a 4-2 win for the Minnesota Wild on Sunday night, it was never going to play out that way. To continue the wrestling metaphor, Brady Tkachuk is…

The Stanchies: Boo birds rain on Hughes in return to Vancouver; Canucks lose 4-2 to Wild

The Canucks fall in the return of Quinn Hughes. #Canucks

canucksarmy.comInstant Reaction: Canucks start strong but fall 4-2 to Wild in Hughes’ return to VancouverWelcome back 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! Lineup O’Connor – EP40 – Boeser DeBrusk – Rossi – Gallagher Öhgren – Chytil – Lekkerimäki Bains – Sasson – Karlsson EP25 –…

Instant Reaction: Canucks start strong but fall 4-2 to Wild in Hughes’ return to Vancouver

The chants have begun.

🔑 The keys to victory tonight for the Canucks? 1) A BIG performance from Leevi Meriläinen. 2) Score against the run of play when your netminder gives you that opportunity. #Canucks #VancouverCanucks #NHL

Jeff believes that if fans pay their hard-earned money, they should "fan" however they want. He expects the frustrations of a 9-game losing streak and the wounds of Hughes' departure to be catalysts for a hostile environment tonight. 🔥 #Hughes #Vancouver #Canucks

canucksarmy.comCanucks: What happened the last time a controversial former captain returned to Vancouver?The game between the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks on this Sunday, October 25, marks the first return of Quinn Hughes to Vancouver since the former captain was traded to the Wild. And if we have to explain why that’s a big deal, you’re probably reading the wrong blog. Fan reactions to former captains…

Canucks: What happened the last time a controversial former captain returned to Vancouver?

canucksarmy.comScenes from morning skate: Canucks looking to snap winless skid and spoil Quinn Hughes’ homecomingThe Vancouver Canucks (2-9-1) face former captain Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild (7-3-2) at Rogers Arena. Tonight’s game begins at 7 pm PT. The Canucks are looking to put an end to their losing streak (0-8-1) before it reaches double digits. What we saw Oleksiak, Mancini, Cotter and Lankinen are still out on the…

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks looking to snap winless skid and spoil Quinn Hughes’ homecoming

canucksarmy.comCanucks place defenceman Jack Thompson on NHL waiversThe Abbotsford Canucks appear to be getting some reinforcements on the backend. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Vancouver Canucks have placed defenceman Jack Thompson on NHL waivers. Everyone from yesterday cleared Thompson (VAN) on waivers — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 25, 2026 Then-Abbotsford general manager Ryan Johnson acquired Thompson last season in a…

Canucks place defenceman Jack Thompson on NHL waivers

canucksarmy.comCould the Canucks swing a trade for Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko?A young player with untapped potential hits the trade market, and you just know the Vancouver Canucks are going to have some interest. At this stage in the rebuild, adding more young talent isn’t just the Canucks’ main priority, it might be their only priority. And when it comes to the Washington Capitals’ Ivan…

Could the Canucks swing a trade for Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko?

canucksarmy.comCanucks’ Ohgren responds to healthy scratch: ‘I know I have to play harder’One look tells you that Liam Öhgren has many of the traits required to be successful in the National Hockey League. He’s big, he skates well, and he can fire the puck. The problem is he doesn’t put those attributes together often enough to make any kind of regular impact yet. While there have been…

Canucks’ Ohgren responds to healthy scratch: ‘I know I have to play harder’

It’s the return of Quinn Hughes as the Canucks take on the Minnesota Wild. #Canucks

canucksarmy.com‘Glad to be somewhere I’m wanted’: Jacob Quillan excited for new opportunity with CanucksIt’s been over a week since the Vancouver Canucks acquired Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Aatu Räty. Both of the new Canucks have made their debut in the Canucks organization, with Quillan playing in AHL Abbotsford and Buhr suiting up in ECHL Kalamazoo. If you don’t…

‘Glad to be somewhere I’m wanted’: Jacob Quillan excited for new opportunity with Canucks

canucksarmy.comFormer Canucks captain Quinn Hughes speaks ahead of return to VancouverQuinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild are coming to town tomorrow night for Hughes’ return to Vancouver to take on his former Canucks for the first time since last season’s trade. Ahead of tomorrow’s matchup, the Wild are in Seattle playing the Kraken tonight on the first of a back-to-back. Earlier today, the former…

Former Canucks captain Quinn Hughes speaks ahead of return to Vancouver

canucksarmy.comScenes from practice: Pettersson and Boeser reunited as Canucks skate at UBC on SaturdayAfter a team day off Friday, the Vancouver Canucks returned to the practice ice with an hour-long session at UBC on Saturday morning. In an effort to find an end to the team’s nine-game losing skid, head coach Manny Malhotra once again juggled his forward lines and defence pairings ahead of Sunday’s game against Quinn…

Scenes from practice: Pettersson and Boeser reunited as Canucks skate at UBC on Saturday

canucksarmy.comHow Canucks’ Cootes is doing compared to other 2025 first-round picks playing in the AHLIt’s rebuild time in Vancouver Canucks-land. The big club is in the midst of a nine-game losing streak, and many fans have shifted their focus to the prospects. The 2026 NHL Draft class for the Canucks is off to a decent start. Third overall pick Caleb Malhotra has one empty-net goal in his first…

How Canucks’ Cootes is doing compared to other 2025 first-round picks playing in the AHL

canucksarmy.comAbbotsford Canucks preview: Players to watch in weekend rematch with the WranglersThe Abbotsford Canucks are set to take on the Calgary Wranglers for the third and fourth time this season this weekend. To kick off the 2026-27 AHL season, the Canucks travelled to Calgary; this time, the Wranglers are heading to Abbotsford for back-to-back games at the Forum. The Canucks enter the matchup on a…

Abbotsford Canucks preview: Players to watch in weekend rematch with the Wranglers

canucksarmy.comHow the Canucks can fix their early-season defensive breakdownsThe Vancouver Canucks have struggled defensively through the early stages of the season, but the issues have not always been as straightforward as they might appear. Under former head coach Adam Foote, Vancouver regularly appeared disorganized in its own zone, with multiple players caught out of position simultaneously. The Canucks have shown flashes of…

How the Canucks can fix their early-season defensive breakdowns

‘Glad to be somewhere I’m wanted’: Jacob Quillan excited for new opportunity with Canucks

canucksarmy.comCanucks: What kind of reception will Quinn Hughes get when he returns on Sunday?It’s the question on everyone’s mind, especially after seeing what Ottawa Senators fans had in store for Brady Tkachuk earlier this week. What kind of reception will Quinn Hughes get on Sunday when he returns to Rogers Arena for the first time since the Vancouver Canucks traded him to the Minnesota Wild? The Scale of…

Canucks: What kind of reception will Quinn Hughes get when he returns on Sunday?

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The post game comments from both Manny and Boeser seem to point to a lack of execution rather than a systems issue. Presented by | @bet365_ca (19+) #bet365

canucksarmy.comThe Canucks are one of the smallest teams in the NHL, but can they change that?The folks over at The Athletic recently compiled an up-to-date set of physical demographics for the various NHL teams. While the results for the Vancouver Canucks weren’t exactly surprising, they are a little concerning. With emphasis on the “little.” As of the start of this 2026-27 season, the Canucks were tied as the sixth-shortest team in…

The Canucks are one of the smallest teams in the NHL, but can they change that?

canucksarmy.comNHL Notebook: Jets trade Hellebuyck to Devils for package of four players and two draft picksWelcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! The Connor Hellebuyck saga in Winnipeg is officially over. Jets net six assets in Hellebuyck trade to Devils In what has been a massive storyline in…

NHL Notebook: Jets trade Hellebuyck to Devils for package of four players and two draft picks

canucksarmy.comThe Statsies: Where the Canucks got dominated at 5v5 again is loss to Red WingsMake it nine straight losses. #Canucks Brock Boeser after tonight’s loss: “It’s the same stuff game after game. I don’t know where the disconnect is; if guys in here aren't listening to what the coaches are preaching on in our style of play, or some of our structure is not working, or what it…

The Statsies: Where the Canucks got dominated at 5v5 again is loss to Red Wings

Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils has to be enticing for Quinn Hughes. Presented by | @wallcentrevancouver FULL EPISODE 👇 https://bit.ly/4jDTRcq

Halford & Brough chat about Quinn Hughes' impending return to Vancouver on Sunday, and how above all else, they just hope the Canucks don't get embarrassed. Presented by @jason.mortgage Merch 🔽 nationgear.ca/collections/halford-brough Like and subscribe 👇 Spotify: bit.ly/4hv2Vi1… #Canucks

Halford & Brough discuss if all the losing caused by the rebuild might already be wearing on some of the Canucks vets, and if they could want out because of it. Presented by @sportsinteraction 19+ - Please Play Responsibly Merch 🔽 nationgear.ca/collections/halford-brough Like and… #Canucks

canucksarmy.comManny Malhotra and Brock Boeser offer up slightly different theories for Canucks’ strugglesIt was another frustrating night for the home team at Rogers Arena as the Vancouver Canucks fell 5-2 to the Detroit Red Wings. The loss marked the Canucks’ ninth straight. Post game, a frustrated Brock Boeser met with the media and didn’t hold back. “I mean, it’s the same stuff game after game. I…

Manny Malhotra and Brock Boeser offer up slightly different theories for Canucks’ struggles

Probably more than any other young Canucks player, Jonathan Lekkerimäki needed to prove himself to start the season. ✅ At least early on, the 22-year-old has done just that. Presented by | @bcliquorstores (19+)