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It isn’t easy for Vancouver Canucks fans to see another star player walk out of town for the second straight season. The Canucks sent captain Quinn Hughes in a trade to the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in exchange for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, and a first-round pick. Buium made his debut on […]

Rumors have been swirling that the Vancouver Canucks would trade away Quinn Hughes. They have finally done just that, as the Canucks traded Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. The former first-round pick of the Canucks has posted a heartfelt goodbye message to Vancouver on Instagram. “I am very proud to have played for the Vancouver […]

The Vancouver Canucks explored the market hard before the Quinn Hughes trade, and the picture is now clear. The Minnesota Wild ultimately won the sweepstakes, beating out a crowded field for the franchise defenseman. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, six teams submitted bona fide offers as Vancouver weighed trading Hughes, with the New […]

The Vancouver Canucks officially turned the page on a franchise-defining era Friday night, finalizing a blockbuster trade that sent captain and Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. In return, Vancouver acquired center Marco Rossi, winger Liam Ohgren, defenseman Zeev Buium, and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, a major […]

A seismic shift hit the NHL late Friday night as the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild completed one of the most notable trades in league history. In a franchise-altering move, Minnesota acquired Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes, while Vancouver received a massive return in the name of center Marco Rossi, along with winger Liam Ohgren, […]

Something was in the water on the West Coast of Canada on Friday, as both the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers made trades that could change the course of their franchise. The Canucks stole the Oilers’ thunder by trading their captain, Quinn Hughes, in a blockbuster deal to the Minnesota Wild, receiving Zeev Buium, Marco […]

The Minnesota Wild weren’t on the shortlist of teams that could be a trade partner with the Vancouver Canucks for Quinn Hughes. However, in a move no one saw coming, the Wild acquired the former Norris Trophy winner in a deal reportedly including Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and a first-round pick, according to Elliotte Friedman […]

As the Vancouver Canucks attempt to dig themselves out of the hole they have fallen into, the Quinn Hughes trade talks have only intensified. But some feel that the Canucks’ asking price for Hughes is a little steep, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. “This is what I am certain about. Vancouver has to get […]

There has been quite a bit of discussion about the future of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes  and that he could be on the move sometime this season. The Canucks have not said whether they intend to trade the star blue liner, but multiple teams have been associated with a desire to have him occupy […]

The Vancouver Canucks were in desperate need of some good news amidst all the trade chatter, and they got it on Tuesday with the update that starting goaltender Thatcher Demko would return after a lengthy injury absence. Demko has been on injured reserve since November 14 with a lower-body injury. However, he is set to […]

The Vancouver Canucks faced the Minnesota Wild and were able to get the 4-2 win, and they did it without a key forward. Elias Pettersson missed the game because of an upper-body injury, and he is expected to get an MRI, according to head coach Adam Foote. “Adam Foote says the Canucks found out this […]

The Vancouver Canucks are stuck in the basement of the NHL standings as December continues. The NHL trade deadline is months away, but the Canucks should be selling, with Kiefer Sherwood as one of the targets. According to Pierre LeBrun, the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, and Minnesota Wild are all asking about Sherwood. “More than […]

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly open for business on the trade front, and their veteran players, like Conor Garland, are the ones in the spotlight. The decision to put their veterans up for grabs signals a clear message for the Canucks: it’s time to start thinking about a rebuild. Vancouver hockey fans are wondering how […]

The Vancouver Canucks recently expressed interest in changing their personnel in hopes of altering the course of their franchise. It is getting ugly in Vancouver, as the once promising core group is slowly splitting apart at the seams. The rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson started the issues last season, and now, captain Quinn […]

Sometimes, it’s better to expect the unexpected when it comes to NHL trade rumors. Even though it makes perfect sense for Quinn Hughes to join his brothers on the New Jersey Devils, it could be a team like the Philadelphia Flyers who swoop in and steal the Vancouver Canucks’ superstar defenseman. The Flyers have been […]

The hockey world is focused on the Vancouver Canucks at this time. Vancouver is listening to trade offers on their veteran players. With the team near the bottom of the NHL, it looks likely that this team will become sellers. If this happens, every contending team in the NHL will call the Canucks about superstar […]

The Anaheim Ducks are surging at the top of the Pacific Division in early December. Anaheim has long been seen as an up-and-coming team. With a young nucleus that includes Pavel Mintyukov, Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, and Beckett Sennecke on the roster, this is a team that could compete for a very long time. However, […]

The Vancouver Canucks barely made it 12 months before another one of their best players started to check out emotionally. Last season’s issue in Vancouver was the relationship between Elias Pettersson and JT Miller, which ended in Miller’s departure to the New York Rangers. The newest rumor surrounding the Canucks is the potential trade of […]

The Vancouver Canucks are in the throes of another tough season, a situation all the more frustrating for themselves and their fans considering they’re only two seasons removed from being the top team in the Pacific Division. They haven’t adjusted as well to the new coaching methods of Adam Foote, who is in his first […]

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to make some trades during the 2025-26 NHL season. At this time, it does not appear that superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes is among the names on the trade block. However, players such as Conor Garland and Evander Kane could find themselves on the move. And that speculation will follow them […]

The Vancouver Canucks are getting sick of being at the bottom of the pack in the Western Conference. It seems like President Jim Rutherford said enough is enough, and reportedly made his veterans available on the trade block. While the initial reaction was to look at names like Conor Garland and Kiefer Sherwood, all eyes […]

It’s once again been a struggle for the Vancouver Canucks to find consistency, as they’re currently in seventh place in the Pacific Division with a subpar record of 9-12-2 through the first 23 games of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Naturally, as a team struggles as the Canucks are, there are going to be trade rumors […]

After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, many expected the Vancouver Canucks to make another run at the postseason this year. Unfortunately, the Canucks have stumbled to a 9-12-2 start to begin the 2025-26 campaign. If this current dip in form continues, Vancouver could look to deal multiple players ahead of the March trade deadline. […]

The Vancouver Canucks are currently one of the worst teams in the NHL. If the season ended today, they would finish with the fourth-best odds of winning the NHL Draft lottery. It’s a far fall from grace for a team that won the Pacific Division a few years back, thanks to a Norris Trophy performance […]

The Chicago Blackhawks gave one of their young players, Lukas Reichel, a fresh start when they traded him to the Vancouver Canucks earlier this season. Reichel had fallen out of favor in Chicago, and it looked like he might be able to help a Canucks team that sometimes struggles on offense. However, after 13 games […]

Just when it looked like the Vancouver Canucks were going to get some momentum going after snapping a three-game losing skid, they are back down again, as they suffered an 8-5 loss to the reigning Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida on Monday evening. Despite the loss, Canucks star […]

The Vancouver Canucks have finalized a one-year, $1.1 million contract with center David Kampf. The agreement came one day after the Maple Leafs placed him on waivers for contract termination, ending what would have been the third season of his four-year deal that carried a $2.4 million AAV. The 30-year-old opened the year in the […]

The Vancouver Canucks are currently 8-9-1, but it seems like things are on the verge of getting worse before they can get better. They have seven players on their injured list, and the next three games on the road will not be easy, as they face the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers. […]

Vancouver Canucks star defenseman Quinn Hughes had an injury scare during the second period of Tuesday night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Hughes appeared hurt after battling for the puck near the boards with Jets star Mark Scheifele. Hughes grabbed his shoulder before leaving the ice and heading to the […]

The Vancouver Canucks paid Elias Pettersson handsomely a few seasons ago. And it made a ton of sense at the time. Pettersson was a 100-point scorer and one of the more effective playmakers in the game. Unfortunately, the offense has not been there for the Canucks star. But he is starting to make a big […]

The Vancouver Canucks are a middling team thus far in the 2025-26 season, which is why they are trying to spark their roster by calling up prospect Tom Willander from the Abbotsford Canucks. Willander had an outside chance at making the team out of training camp, but the front office believed he needed some more […]

The Vancouver Canucks have enhanced their forward depth by acquiring 23-year-old German winger Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick on Friday. Vancouver General Manager Patrik Allvin officially confirmed the move. The pick originally belonged to Chicago and was previously acquired by the Canucks in June 2024 as […]

Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil has become the latest victim of notorious Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson, and he’s since been placed on Injured Reserve. Chytil was hurt during Sunday evening’s game at Capital One Arena after he was leveled by Wilson in the neutral zone just a moment after he released the puck for […]

The Vancouver Canucks were relying on Elias Pettersson to be a big-time player for them in the 2025-26 season. It was an alleged rift with Pettersson that sent J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers, and the Swedish star needed to prove that Vancouver made the right choice in keeping him on the roster. Unfortunately, […]

The Vancouver Canucks won the Pacific Division in 2023-24, but last year missed the playoffs and dealt with both on-ice and off the ice issues. The team traded JT Miller and then parted ways with coach Rick Tocchet. Now, the Nucks look to bounce back this season, but for that to happen, this X-factor needs […]

The Vancouver Canucks are looking for a bounce-back year, entering the 2025-26 season. After winning the Pacific Division in 2024, the Canucks struggled last year. The team managed just a 38-30-14 record, finishing 10th in the Western Conference. The organization didn’t make a ton of offseason additions, but did manage to retain Brock Boeser, and […]

The Vancouver Canucks are gearing up for the 2025-26 NHL season at this time. However, the team saw young forward Nils Hoglander go down with an injury during their preseason. Vancouver fans have awaited for a more concrete update on the 24-year-old’s status since his injury. On Monday, they received that update. Hoglander suffered a […]

The Vancouver Canucks have never won the Stanley Cup. Along with their expansion sibling Buffalo Sabres, they cannot get over the hump despite their diehard fan base. They have had their share of great chances and phenomenal players like Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, and Roberto Luongo. Here is a look at the Canucks Top 10 […]

The Vancouver Canucks were one of the most interesting teams not to make the playoffs in 2024-25. They were in the headlines every week without challenging for a Wild Card spot. A locker-room tiff ended with JT Miller getting traded, while Rick Tocchet bizarrely lost his job. Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, how will […]