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Scenes from morning skate: Thatcher Demko starts for Canucks vs. Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks (34-27-13) hope to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they open a three-game homestand against the Seattle Kraken (31-38-6).

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Canucks prospect Sawyer Mynio named to CHL Team of the Month

The Canadian Hockey League — home to the Quebec, Ontario, and Western Leagues — honours the nation’s most outstanding players by naming monthly all-star teams.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Voting now open for the Canucks’ 2024-2025 team awards

Ahead of Wednesday nights contest against the Seattle Kraken, the Vancouver Canucks announced that fan voting for the 2024-2025 team awards are now open!

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Why the NHL’s post-deadline roster restrictions may be limiting the Canucks’ options with young players

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet did not seem to take too kindly to the suggestion that Jonathan Lekkerimäki needed more ice-time. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Tocchet went on a bit of a rant, stating: “The team is working hard and I don’t know where you want me to play him.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

Canucks Forward Unlikely to Return This Season

The Vancouver Canucks are still pursuing a playoff berth, but their chances are fading with each passing days. They are seven points behind the Minnesota Wild for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and have just eight games remaining.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

Abby Canucks set franchise record with 10th straight win, defeat Condors 2-1

The Abbotsford Canucks charged into Bakersfield on Tuesday with everything on the line—a franchise-record 10th straight win, a chance to match the AHL’s longest streak this season, and a shot at clinching a playoff berth.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 2

7 Canucks who will lose NHL waiver exemption at the end of the season

Every year, there’s at least a handful of names that hit the NHL waiver wire that come as a bit of a surprise to teams and fans alike. For the most part, young players are waiver exempt, allowing them to be sent down and called up freely from the NHL to the AHL.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Canucks' Rick Tocchet Issues Serious Response to Elliotte Friedman Contract Report

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet could have his days numbered in Canada if only because his contract is set to end once the regular season is over.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 1

Struggling Canucks desperate for win against Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks are essentially in must-win territory as they prepare to host the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. With their playoff aspirations flickering, the Canucks (34-27-13, 81 points) return home outside of a playoff position and needing to vault a pair of teams to advance to the Stanley Cup chase.

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / April 1

‘Odds are likely stacked against’ Filip Chytil returning for the Canucks this season

The bad news continues for the Vancouver Canucks on the injury front as they fight for the final Wild Card spot in the West. Speaking to media today, Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet said Filip Chytil has “good days and bad days” in his recovery from a concussion, and is considered unlikely to return to Vancouver’s lineup this season.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Tocchet says Pettersson ‘day-to-day’, Höglander ‘biting at the bit to play’

After returning home from their six-game road trip, Vancouver Canucks head coach met with the media after Tuesday’s practice and gave an update on the health status of Elias Pettersson and Nils Höglander: “Upper body.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Scenes from Canucks practice: Höglander back on the ice; Hughes and Myers paired together again

The Vancouver Canucks held their first home ice practice in two weeks on Tuesday afternoon at Rogers Arena. Only one of the team’s three injured forwards was on the ice.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1

Canucks Make Offer to Coach: They Want Rick Tocchet to Stay

The Vancouver Canucks have made their stance on head coach Rick Tocchet abundantly clear: they want him to stay. As per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, general manager Patrik Allvin and the organization are eager to extend Tocchet’s contract, but if an agreement isn’t reached, they will exercise their club option for the 2025-26 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Friedman: Canucks will exercise option on Tocchet’s contract ‘if necessary’

With just eight games remaining on the Vancouver Canucks’ schedule, the focus is heading toward the offseason and their plans for next season. The biggest question mark remaining is the future of Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

Dhaliwal: Returning to school ‘now an option’ for Canucks’ top prospect Tom Willander

With Boston University off to another Frozen Four, all eyes in Vancouver are on Canucks top prospect Tom Willander. Currently in his second year with BU,

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 1

The Canucks’ league lead in overtime losses demonstrates the narrow margins of success in the NHL

The Vancouver Canucks don’t lead the league in many categories for the 2024/25 season. But they do lead the league in overtime losses (13) – not that anyone is ever going to brag about that.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Canucks Head Coach's Future Depends on One Thing, Claims NHL Expert

Rick Tocchet's future as the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks will be decided by more than just contract terms, according to a couple of NHL insiders.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

That’s (Almost) A Wrap on the Vancouver Canucks Season

The Vancouver Canucks season nears the end, not with a bang but a “Huh. Well, that wasn’t too bad. Considering everything.” Not the most inspiring words, perhaps, but they fit the 2024-25 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / March 31

Canucks Sink Playoff Chances After Poor Road Trip

The Vancouver Canucks embarked on a six-game road trip within striking distance of a Western Conference playoff spot. With every game becoming a must-win situation for the Canucks, they struggled to make any movement in the playoff race.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Canucks’ 2022 Draft Picks Could Be Big Part of Future Core

The Vancouver Canucks could be reaping the benefits of their 2022 Draft class in the next couple of seasons. Despite the rollercoaster and overall disappointing 2024-25 campaign, there are three prospects in the form of Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Elias Pettersson and Kirill Kudryavtsev that the organization can point to as positives to come out of it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29

Canucks make decision on 24-year-old goaltender

Now that Thatcher Demko appears healthy, the Vancouver Canucks no longer needed three goalies on the roster.

Could head coach Rick Tocchet leave Canucks for the Flyers?

Canucks’ playoff push sure could use a Jake DeBrusk scoring streak

Brady Tkachuk's father reacts to son's behavior at Senators-Red Wings

Lack of cap space an impediment for Lightning, Isaac Howard

Report reveals where Blue Jackets prospect may play next season

Max Sasson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Canucks recall Max Sasson

The Canucks announced that they have recalled forward Max Sasson from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Can Canucks’ Thatcher Demko still be a starting goalie in the NHL?

Injury challenges have hampered Thatcher Demko for much of the current campaign. But since returning from his latest ailment, the Vancouver Canucks goaltender has won back-to-back contests and showed the style of play that made him runner-up for the Vezina Trophy a year ago.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Pettersson, Hughes & More

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours, Thatcher Demko returns in net for the Canucks. Meanwhile, Elias Pettersson is sent back to Vancouver after suffering an injury.