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Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Canucks Hope to Have Thatcher Demko Available By Christmas

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (hip) will be out until December. "He won't be ready early on, but our goal is to get him back before Christmas," Canucks's co-president of hockey operations Henrik Sedin told the "Halford and Brough" show. Demko was a Vezina Trophy finalist in 2023-24 but has since dealt with several injuries. He suited up for only 20 games in 2025-26, undergoing hip surgery in January. The Canucks will start the season with Kevin Lankinen and Leevi Merilainen in net. Lankinen will face Edmonton in Tuesday's season opener. This will likely be a rough night for him, as Vancouver is a +250 underdog.

3 days ago

Jake DeBrusk • LW • Canucks

Jake DeBrusk Expected to Play in Season Opener

Vancouver Canucks winger Jake DeBrusk (lower body) is expected to be fine for Tuesday's season opener against the Edmonton Oilers, Postmedia's Ben Kuzma reports. DeBrusk missed Monday's practice, initially leaving his status questionable for Tuesday night. However, he traveled with the team and will likely play. DeBrusk was slow out of the gate last season but finished with a respectable 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) in 81 games. Fantasy managers know what to expect from DeBrusk, who has tallied at least 40 points in five consecutive campaigns.

3 days ago

Filip Chytil • C • Canucks

Canucks Place Filip Chytil on Injured Reserve

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil (shoulder) landed on Injured Reserve Friday. The move is retroactive to Sept. 24. Chytil hurt his shoulder in a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers. He is considered week-to-week. Fortunately, Chytil avoided another concussion, but he is set to miss some time again. The Canucks begin their 2026-27 campaign on Tuesday against the Oilers. Chytil will center Vancouver's third line when he's ready to return to action. Last season, he was limited to 12 outings, scoring three goals.

6 days ago

Elias Pettersson • C • Canucks

Teammate Backs Elias Pettersson to Return to Elite Form

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson has gone through a couple of tough campaigns, but teammate Brock Boeser is confident he'll regain his superstar level in 2026-27. "Seems like he's in a great headspace," Canucks winger Boeser said about Pettersson at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour. "Way better than the last few years." Pettersson had a 102-point campaign in 2022-23 before signing an eight-year, $92.8 million extension in 2024, the largest contract in Canucks history. Since then, his performance level has dropped significantly, as Pettersson has averaged only 0.70 points per game. After posting three consecutive 30-goal years, he has scored 30 goals combined over the last two campaigns. A resurgence from Pettersson would greatly benefit the Canucks and help many fantasy teams.

Sep 14

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Remains Without Timeline for Return

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (hip) doesn't have a timeline for his return, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports. Recent reports indicated that Demko's availability for training camp is in doubt. Since he doesn't have a timeline for a return, the Canucks may also be without Demko at the start of the regular season. Demko had hip surgery in January. His absence leaves Kevin Lankinen as Vancouver's de facto starter. Last season, Lankinen struggled to fill Demko's shoes, posting a 11-27-5 record.

Sep 9

Filip Chytil • C • Canucks

Filip Chytil Feels "Good" Entering New Season

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil (face) is healthy entering the new campaign. "I feel good. It was long, since I had [an] offseason since February, so I had a lot of time to focus on certain things, and I think it went well off the ice and on the ice as well," Chytil said on Wednesday after scrimmaging with the team. "I'm ready for [the] season." Chytil has a lengthy history of health issues and suffered a season-ending facial fracture in February. He suited up just 12 times in 2025-26 and will be a new signing for the Canucks this season. Chytil is penciled in for a middle-six role in Vancouver and will likely skate on the second power-play unit.

Sep 6

Zeev Buium • D • Canucks

Zeev Buium Lands Eight-Year, $75.04 Million Extension

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium has signed a big contract extension, earning an eight-year, $75.04 million deal. The Canucks have invested heavily in a player they acquired from Minnesota in the Quinn Hughes trade last season. "It's something that we felt strongly in Zeev, in his pedigree, he's a proven winner," Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson said. "This contract isn't about Zeev the player today or tomorrow. It's where we see him in three, four, and five years and so it was something that we felt if both sides could come in agreement and make a commitment to each other, it was something we'd be excited to get done." Buium had his rookie year in 2025-26, recording 26 points (six goals, 20 assists), 73 SOG, 55 blocks, and 28 hits in 76 outings. He must add significantly to his numbers to live up to his new contract, which begins in 2027-28.

Sep 6

Thatcher Demko • G • Canucks

Thatcher Demko Uncertain for Start of Training Camp

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (hip) is uncertain for the start of training camp, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic. Demko appeared in only 20 games last season and was shut down in January for hip surgery. He is still recovering from the procedure ahead of the new campaign, casting doubt on his status for training camp. When healthy, Demko has proven he can be one of the best netminders in the NHL. Unfortunately, he has missed long stretches in each of the past two seasons and has made only 43 appearances. Even if he's good to go for the start of the 2026-27 season, the Canucks may want to limit Demko's workload to protect his health. That would boost Kevin Lankinen's fantasy value.

Aug 27

Nils Hoglander • LW • Canucks

Nils Hoglander Will Miss World Championship Due to Injury

Vancouver Canucks left wing Nils Hoglander (undisclosed) won't play for Sweden at the 2026 World Championship, Adam Kierszenblat of The Hockey News reports. He was injured in a pre-competition game last weekend. Detroit's Lucas Raymond has been called up as Hoglander's replacement. The 25-year-old also began the 2025-26 campaign nursing an injury and was limited to 38 appearances, registering two goals and three assists. It was a hugely disappointing season for Hoglander in the first year of a three-year, $9 million contract. Having flirted with a 40-point campaign a couple of years ago, Hoglander could be poised for a strong bounce-back season in 2026-27.

May 6

Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Not Expected to Play This Week

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will likely sit out the final week of the regular season. The team has two games remaining on the schedule: Tuesday's clash against the Kings and a matchup with the Oilers on Thursday night. On Tuesday morning, Canucks head coach Adam Foote told reporters that Kane won't play unless injuries force him to change his plans. The power forward has already missed four consecutive games due to an upper-body issue. Kane is set to end his first year in Vancouver with 13 goals and 31 points in 71 games. This may end up being his only campaign with the Canucks, as the 34-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer.

Apr 14

Marco Rossi • C • Canucks

Marco Rossi Gives Canucks Rare Victory

Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi scored the game-winning goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks. He also had one assist in the contest as the Canucks recorded only their 24th victory of the season. Both points came on the power play for Rossi, who made his 31st appearance with his new team. Initially, Rossi struggled to find his feet in Vancouver. But he had a red-hot stretch last month, helping him reach respectable numbers. The 24-year-old has recorded eight goals and 21 points with the Canucks. Only a year ago, Rossi was a 60-point scorer with the Minnesota Wild. It's not unrealistic to expect him to get near that mark as a regular top-six contributor during his first full season in Vancouver.

Apr 13

Kevin Lankinen • G • Canucks

Kevin Lankinen Will Play Saturday Night

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (upper body) will return to the blue paint on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, Olivia McDonald of Canucks Insider reports. He has shaken off an upper-body injury, which kept Lankinen sidelined for three games. Lankinen celebrated a rare victory in his last outing, despite giving up six goals against Colorado. He has picked up just four wins in 2026, posting a 9-26-5 record for the season. Lankinen owns a 3.69 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. The Finnish netminder is unlikely to celebrate a second consecutive victory on Saturday, as he faces a playoff-hungry Sharks team that has gone 3-0-0 against Vancouver in 2025-26, with 14 goals scored.

Apr 11

Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Unlikely to Play Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (undisclosed) didn't practice on Monday and is unlikely to play on Tuesday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. He is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. The veteran power forward has been dealing with the issue for a while, but he played through the injury to reach 1,000 career games a week ago. Kane then sat out the last two games of a four-game road trip before returning to the lineup for Saturday's home contest against Utah, where he was honored in a pregame ceremony commemorating his 1,000th regular-season game. With Vancouver firmly planted at the bottom of the standings, there's little reason to push Kane back into action when he's not at 100 percent.

Apr 7

Kevin Lankinen • G • Canucks

Kevin Lankinen Won't Dress on Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (upper body) won't be available for Tuesday's tilt against the Vegas Golden Knights. After battling an illness over the weekend, Lankinen missed Monday's practice and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old has had a miserable campaign in Vancouver, going 9-26-5 across 40 starts. He carries a 3.69 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. Jiri Patera was recalled on an emergency basis from the minors before Saturday's clash against Utah and will presumably stay with the big club until Lankinen returns. Nikita Tolopilo started Saturday's game, allowing six goals with a .739 save percentage in a 7-4 loss.

Apr 7

Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Unavailable Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (undisclosed) will sit out Wednesday's matchup with the Colorado Avalanche. The veteran power forward has recently been dealing with a health issue, and the team now plans to manage his workload. Kane scored in his 1,000th career game on Monday night against Vegas and has recorded 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) over 70 outings this season. His absence will give Max Sasson a chance to play on Wednesday. Sasson has not been sharp lately, going seven consecutive appearances without a point, but he has totaled 11 goals and four assists in 60 games during 2025-26.

Apr 1

Brock Boeser • RW • Canucks

Brock Boeser Logs Three Assists Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser finished Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers with three assists. The Canucks made a hot start in front of their home crowd, with Boeser already celebrating a hat trick of assists after the first period. Two of his helpers came on the power play. Boeser has had a tough year, and he has only now reached his second three-game point streak of the season. The 29-year-old has managed one goal and five assists during the run, giving him 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists) in 60 games for the season. Boeser's hot streak will face a major test in the next matchup, as Vancouver gets ready to host the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have the league's fourth-best defensive record.

Mar 18

Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Available Against Predators

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane (upper body) will return from a one-game absence on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. After shaking off an upper-body injury, Kane will replace Nils Hoglander in the lineup. Kane has had an underwhelming campaign, with 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games. Still, he could make a significant impact in Thursday's matchup, as Kane will skate on the top line with Elias Pettersson, Vancouver's leading scorer. Drew O'Connor will complete the trio. Kane's two goals helped Vancouver to a 5-4 overtime victory over Nashville in their last meeting on Nov. 3.

Mar 12

Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Evander Kane Dealing With Upper-Body Injury

Vancouver Canucks left wing Evander Kane is nursing an upper-body injury, head coach Adam Foote revealed on Monday. The veteran forward missed Monday's morning skate and didn't play in Vancouver's 2-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators. After sitting out the entire 2024-25 regular season, Kane has been relatively healthy this term and missed only his third game of the campaign on Monday night. He has recorded 27 points (11 goals, 16 assists), 146 shots, and 102 hits in 61 outings. With Kane sidelined, Curtis Douglas made his Canucks debut on Monday but logged less than seven minutes of ice time.

Mar 10

Evander Kane • LW • Canucks

Brock Boeser, Evander Kane Iffy Monday

Vancouver Canucks wingers Brock Boeser (undisclosed) and Evander Kane (undisclosed) are both questionable for Monday's tilt against the Ottawa Senators. Kane missed Monday's morning skate with an undisclosed injury, while Boeser only briefly participated before going to the locker room. Liam Ohgren and Nils Hoglander will see more work if Boeser and Kane miss Monday's game. Meanwhile, Curtis Douglas would come into the lineup to make his team debut. Douglas recorded zero goals and two assists in 29 games with Tampa Bay before the Canucks claimed him off waivers. He's not someone who should be on fantasy managers' radar.

Mar 9

Pierre-Olivier Joseph • D • Canucks

Pierre-Olivier Joseph Injured in Monday's Loss

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) didn't finish Monday's 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, Izzy Cheung of The Hockey News reports. Joseph logged 10:36 of ice time in the Canucks' sixth consecutive defeat. Canucks head coach Adam Foote revealed postgame that Joseph would get X-rays on his injury. The 26-year-old blue-liner has made 24 appearances for the Canucks in 2025-26, recording five points (one goal, four assists), 18 shots, and 19 blocks with a minus-12 rating. He has been limited to 13:18 of ice time per game. Joseph may have a larger role after the trade deadline, but he doesn't warrant any fantasy consideration.

Mar 3

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