Friedman: Canucks ‘considering’ a trade for Flames forward Conor Zary

According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, the Vancouver Canucks are considering a trade for Calgary Flames forward Conor Zary.   Here’s exactly what Friedman said about the Flames forward, who was put on waivers earlier this week and assigned to AHL Stockton: “Last night, Connor Zary returned to the American Hockey League, scored, after clearing…

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The Stanchies: Kevin Lankinen takes the loss after playing for five minutes of Canucks’ 4-1 loss to New Jersey

There was a brief moment during the opening games of the season when Paul Cotter had a glimmer in his eye and almost defiantly pushed back against the idea that the Vancouver Canucks were a bottom-tier team. “For a team that everybody in the world has said is going to be last in the league,…

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Instant Reaction: Special teams the story as Canucks lose 4-1 to Devils

Welcome 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 DeBrusk – EP40 – Lekkerimäki Cotter – Rossi – Karlsson Öhgren – O’Connor – Boeser Bains – Sasson – Gallagher Buium –…

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Meet the three men reviving beloved ‘Sports Page’ in an all-new format

For nearly three decades, Sports Page shaped how British Columbians experienced local sports. And as of next week, the iconic institution is returning, albeit in an entirely different format. The iconic BC-based sports highlights television program that helped kickstart the careers of broadcasters such as Don Taylor, John Shorthouse, Blake Price, and many others went…

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Canucks Game Day: Dealing with the Devils in early Saturday start in New Jersey

The Vancouver Canucks (2-3) face the New Jersey Devils (1-2) in an early 12:30 pm PT faceoff at Prudential Center in Newark.    Both teams enter the contest having dropped back-to-back games.  What we know With the mid-afternoon start on the East Coast, the Canucks did not hold a morning skate. As such, their lineup…

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The Canucks have every reason to give Leevi Meriläinena run of starts

We’re only two weeks into the 2026-27 Vancouver Canucks season, and a goaltending controversy is already brewing on the West Coast.   It’s been a tough start to the campaign for Kevin Lankinen. Through four games, Lankinen has allowed 22 goals and posted an ugly .796 save percentage. According to Natural Stat Trick’s Goals Saved…

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A look inside the Canucks early-season penalty killing struggles

Let’s be honest, the Vancouver Canucks penalty kill has been a disaster to start the season. After getting torched for three on Thursday in Carolina and at least one in each of the five games so far, the PK has allowed a league-high eight goals on 19 opportunities and, at 57.9%, sits dead last in…

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‘Best news ever’: Max Lapierre thrilled to see Canucks put Sedins, Johnson, and Malhotra in charge

Former Vancouver Canucks forward and current host of La Poche Bleue Max Lapierre joined Halford and Brough to discuss Daniel and Henrik Sedin becoming co-presidents of hockey operations, their impact on the organization’s culture, and why he believes the Canucks are moving in the right direction. Lapierre praised the Sedins’ approach to leadership, pointing to…

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The Statsies: Numbers back the eye test on Jonathan Lekkerimäki in Canucks’ loss to Hurricanes

Now that’s what a rebuilding team looks like.   I understand the Canucks are rebuilding but I do worry about Lankinen and what he does to team morale when every mistake ends up in the back of their net — Brian (@brianhwc) October 9, 2026 The Vancouver Canucks got shelled last night to the tune…

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The Stanchies: 3 positives, 3 negatives, rebuilding lessons, and more from Canucks’ loss to Canes

The bad news is the Canucks lost 7-2 at the hands of the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. The good news is there is something downright quaint about watching the Travelling Hughes Brothers Circus continuing its journey elsewhere and knowing it has no bearing on Vancouver anymore. Maintenance days? Contract extension still not…

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Instant Reaction: DeBrusk scores twice at 5v5 while Pettersson adds two assists in Canucks’ loss to Hurricanes

Welcome 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 No Schenn and no Gallagher tonight. Both players healthy scratches this evening. DeBrusk-EP40-Lekkerimäki Cotter-Rossi-Boeser Öhgren-Sasson-Karlsson Bains-Räty-O’Connor Buium-Hronek Oleksiak-Willander Pettersson-Mancini First Period It…

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