Vancouver Canucks News, Trades & Rumors

Overview | Schedule | Roster | Stats | Salary Cap
Prospects | History | Management | Goaltending | Season Preview

The Vancouver Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 alongside the Buffalo Sabres as part of the league’s second expansion. The Canucks struggled as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the postseason until year five. In the 50-plus years since joining the league, the Canucks have yet to win the Stanley Cup; however, they have reached the Stanley Cup Final three times—1982, 1994, and 2011.

Nikita Zadorov Is Key to Canucks Achieving Playoff Success
|

With the series tied 1-1 and Games 3 and 4 to be played in hostile territory, the Vancouver Canucks may have to rely on a player who wasn’t on the roster at the start of the season. Defenceman Nikita Zadorov, who has lined up alongside Ian Cole through two games in their first-round series against the Nashville Predators, has already had a big impact. His size, toughness, offensive contributions, and playoff experience will be invaluable when the series outcome hangs in the balance. Surprising Trade That’s Paid Dividends The Canucks and Calgary Flames did business multiple times this season. The most important was…

Canucks’ 3 Concerning Storylines Heading Into Game 3
|

The Vancouver Canucks started their first round series against the Nashville Predators with a bang when Pius Suter and Dakota Joshua scored goals 12 seconds apart to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead and eventual 4-2 win. Rogers Arena was buzzing, the fans were excited, and Vancouver’s return to the postseason was off to an amazing start. Then, Tuesday came and the surprise announcement that Thatcher Demko was injured and out week-to-week. Casey DeSmith was called into action for Game 2 and got victimized by an unfortunate deflection off former Canuck Anthony Beauvillier on the first shot he…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Penguins, Wild, Maple Leafs
|

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Thatcher Demko‘s injury isn’t great, but not as serious as early reports might have indicated. Meanwhile, there are mixed reports about whether or not the Buffalo Sabres interviewed Craig Berube before hiring Lindy Ruff. Is the door already closed on a return to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Jake Guentzel? Did Kirill Kaprizov open the door to leaving the Minnesota Wild? Finally, Auston Matthews misses practice again for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Demko Could Return for Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal is reporting that Demko could be in line for a…

The Hockey Writers Substack banner Vancouver Canucks

 

More Canucks News, Opinion and Archives

 

Canucks FAQ

What year were the Vancouver Canucks founded?

The Vancouver Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 alongside the Buffalo Sabres as part of the league’s second expansion.

When did the Vancouver Canucks play their first game?

The Canucks played their first game on Oct. 9, 1970. They faced the Los Angeles Kings and lost 3-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Vancouver Canucks?

Rick Tocchet is the current head coach for the Vancouver Canucks.