Canucks replace Adam Foote after 1 season behind the bench
Vancouver Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote after just one season, finishing 25-49-8 and prompting a rebuild with a new coaching staff to establish a stronger environment and culture.
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Leafs land Gavin McKenna in dramatic top-pick coup
Toronto defied 8.5% odds to win the top pick in the NHL Draft Lottery, landing Gavin McKenna and igniting a high-stakes, microscope-filled era for the Maple Leafs, while the Sharks grab second and Canucks vent.
Kings Seek Third Straight Win as Forsberg Backstops Clash with Canucks
The Los Angeles Kings host the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal late-season matchup at Crypto.com Arena, aiming for a third straight win to bolster their playoff hopes. Anton Forsberg starts in goal, with the lineup largely set and Quinton Byfield expected to play despite maintenance concerns. With five games remaining, L.A. sits just behind Nashville for the final wild-card spot, while Vancouver begins a California road trip looking to gain momentum. The result could influence the tight Western Conference standings as the Kings push to control their destiny at WC2.
Blues Shuffle Up For Vancouver Test as Holl Replaces Tucker
Blues head to Vancouver to close their three-game Canada trip on March 21; coach Jim Montgomery largely keeps the lineup, with Justin Holl in for Tyler Tucker due to a week-to-week lower-body injury, and Jordan Binnington starting in goal. Projected lines: Forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Drouin-Dvorsky-Stenberg; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter. Defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl. Game at Rogers Arena (6 p.m. CT), broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and 101 ESPN.
Columbus lands Garland in multi-pick swap with Canucks
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired forward Conor Garland from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick, adding a versatile two-way winger to their lineup.
Canucks ship Garland to Columbus for two future picks, accelerating their rebuild
Vancouver Canucks traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick, part of Vancouver’s rebuild and salary-lightening moves. Garland, 29, is a known play-driving forward with a $6 million cap hit through 2032, having had a productive prior season but a tougher 2025-26 campaign.
Canucks shore up future draft capital in Myers trade with Stars
Vancouver Canucks acquire a 2027 second-round pick and a 2029 fourth-round pick from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Tyler Myers, with Vancouver also retaining 50% of Myers’s salary, boosting their draft capital for 2027 and 2029.
Capitals skid worsens as Canucks snap 11-game drought with 4-3 win
The Washington Capitals fell 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, their fourth straight loss as they fight to stay in the 2026 playoff race. Washington led 2-0 on two power-play goals but the Canucks, who had been on an 11-game losing streak, dominated five-on-five play and earned the win. Vancouver’s victory comes as the Capitals remain 12th in the Eastern Conference with 54 points and a .529 points percentage, just six points ahead of the Rangers, underscoring the urgent need for a quick turnaround.
Defense-Driven Canadiens Dominate Canucks 6-3 in NHL Showdown
Montreal Canadiens surged past the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in a high-energy NHL game, with a notable four-goal contribution from defensemen and a late surge helping seal the win. Slafkovsky opened the scoring off a Demidov setup, Carrier scored twice, and Matheson added another defenseman tally as Montreal pulled away in the third. Vancouver’s Tolopilo was sharp through much of the game, but the Canadiens outshot the Canucks 36-17 and finished strong.
Tocchet Prepares for Vancouver Return as Flyers Coach
Rick Tocchet is returning to Vancouver as the Flyers coach, facing his former team with mixed emotions, after leading the Canucks to significant success including a division title and winning the Jack Adams Award, but now coaching the Flyers who are currently struggling but in a good playoff position. Tocchet reflects on his time in Vancouver and anticipates a warm, if uncertain, reception from fans.
Quinn Hughes Trade Sparks Major League Ripple Effects
The New York Rangers faced challenges in acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks due to limited assets and stiff competition from other teams, highlighting their ongoing efforts to bolster their roster through trades amid a depleted pipeline and significant cap space.
Jaccob Slavin Returns to Hurricanes Lineup, Leads Team to Third Straight Win
The NHL status report highlights key player returns and injuries: Jaccob Slavin is back for the Hurricanes after 29 games, Marco Rossi debuts for the Canucks following an injury, Blackhawks' Connor Bedard is injured and unlikely to join the road trip, Connor Hellebuyck returns for the Jets after knee surgery, and Jonathan Drouin comes back for the Islanders after missing five games.
Bruins and Wild Prepare for Exciting Matchup Amid Quinn Hughes Debut
Quinn Hughes is expected to debut for the Minnesota Wild after being traded from Vancouver, Leon Draisaitl is close to reaching 1,000 NHL points, and Sidney Crosby is three points away from surpassing Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time leading scorer, with several other notable games and player milestones on the schedule.
Quinn Hughes Makes Impact in Wild and Bruins Debuts
Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin made a bold late-night trade to acquire star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for prospects and a first-round pick, aiming to bolster their roster for a Stanley Cup run. Hughes, a top defenseman and Norris Trophy winner, is expected to make an immediate impact on the Wild's defense and power play.
Blackhawks Trade Lukas Reichel to Canucks for 2027 Draft Pick
The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Lukas Reichel, a former first-round pick, to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, marking a significant roster move for both teams.