2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks Booms and BustsBreakout Candidate: Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW7:44Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks Projected Lineups38-30-14, 90 points (5th Pacific, 18th overall) <br>2.84 GF/GP, 23rd; 3.06 GA/GP, 18th <br>22.5 PP%, 15th; 82.6 PK%, 3rd7:44Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks OutlookIt’s very curious that a team that lacks depth at center amidst a season of locker-room strife acquired an aging winger with a reputation for wearing out his welcome. Maybe the Canucks did try and get help, but their efforts bore no fruit in a crucial moment of the franchise’s trajectory.7:44Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Goalies, October 9 – Value Play Opportunity In Demko<i>On every game day this season, </i><a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/fantasy/"><i>THN Fantasy</i></a><i> will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and can be selected in standard fantasy leagues and/or for daily fantasy games.</i>13:56Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Defensemen, October 19 – Hughes Above All OthersUnlock hidden gems on the waiver wire with Canucks captain Quinn Hughes leading the charge. Discover defensemen poised for fantasy glory.13:56Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Goalies, October 19 – Canucks' Demko, Mammoth's Vejmelka Search For Consecutive WinsThe Canucks' Thatcher Demko and the Mammoth's Karel Vejmelka are going for consecutive wins against the Capitals and Bruins, respectively. Discover the goalies poised to boost your fantasy team's success.13:56Now PlayingPausedAd Playing'Quinn Hughes Or Not,' Canucks Must Work On Icing Best RosterWhile speculation continues around Quinn Hughes’ long-term future, the Vancouver Canucks insist their focus remains on strengthening the roster and pushing forward as a team.1:49Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks 2025–26 Player Preview: Evander KaneWelcome to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. In these articles, we’ll preview the players who are expected to play for the Canucks in the 2025–26 season. This edition will focus on winger Evander Kane, who will be looking to impress during his first year with Vancouver. 4:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Rumor Roundup: Update On Canucks' Hughes, Canadiens' Next Steps After Trading PriceQuinn Hughes' future with the Vancouver Canucks has been murky since team president Jim Rutherford <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/the-canucks-dont-hold-the-leverage-in-quinn-hughes-next-contract-so-whats-next">floated the notion</a> of the defenseman one day joining brothers Jack and Luke with the New Jersey Devils.1:33Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingThe Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks Mailbag: Vibes, Räty & MoreWelcome to this edition of The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks Mailbag. In this series, we answer your questions about what is going on with the Canucks. Today, we answer questions about vibes heading into the season, Aatu Räty and more. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingMeet The Vancouver Canucks 2025 Prospects Showcase InviteesVancouver Canucks hockey is back, sort of. This week, the Canucks will be taking on <a href="http://thn.com/seattle">the Seattle Kraken</a> in the 2025 Prospects Showcase. The event will take place in Everett and Seattle, with games scheduled for September 13 and 14. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLooking At Three Bubble Teams In The NHL's Western Conference Ahead Of 2025-26With NHL rookie camps opening next week and training camps beginning soon after, a clearer picture is available of what teams will look like to start the 2025-26 regular season. There is always a transition from one year to another, with clubs regressing and falling out of one of the top eight playoff spots in each conference, and making progress to earn a post-season berth.2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAll Vancouver Canucks Forwards And How Likely They Are To Make The Team Out Of 2025 Training CampThe Vancouver Canucks’ 2025 Training Camp is only a day away. As it stands, parts of the roster are virtual locks, while some positions could switch depending on how some players perform. Yesterday, we looked at all <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/all-vancouver-canucks-defencemen-and-how-likely-they-are-to-make-the-team-out-of-2025-training-camp">defencemen</a> in the Canucks organization and what their likelihood is of making the team’s opening night roster. Today, let’s look at the Canucks’ forward group and who could start the season with Vancouver. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingQuinn Hughes' Future Remains A Significant Talking Point During Vancouver Canucks' 2025-26 Season-Opening Media AvailabilityWhile there are quite a few storylines heading into the 2025-26 season, few have been talked about more than Quinn Hughes' future with the Vancouver Canucks. While the former Norris Trophy winner still has two years left on his contract, speculation is already starting to form that he may depart Vancouver once he becomes a free agent. While there are a number of factors that will play into the eventual decision, the opportunity for the three Hughes brothers to play together appears to be the driving force behind these rumours. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingQuinn Hughes Says Future With Canucks Depends On Whether This Year Is 'Terrible' Or 'Terrific'The most important two-year period in the history of the Vancouver Canucks begins this season, in what could be the second-last season of Quinn Hughes’ time in the city.2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPredicting The Vancouver Canucks 2025-26 Opening Night Defensive PairingsThe Vancouver Canucks are a month away from the start of the 2025-26 regular season. After missing the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, expectations are high heading into the year. While defensive pairings constantly change throughout a season, here is a prediction of how the Canucks could line up on opening night. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAll Vancouver Canucks Defencemen And How Likely They Are To Make The Team Out Of 2025 Training CampOne of the biggest questions for the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> heading into 2025 Training Camp is which defencemen will end up on the team’s roster. There are some players who are guaranteed a spot, while some may have to work to earn their position. Let’s take a look at every single defenceman heading into the Canucks’ training camp and how likely they are to make the team’s opening night roster. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks 2025–26 Player Preview: Derek ForbortWelcome to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. In these articles, we’ll preview the players who are expected to play for the Canucks in the 2025–26 season. This edition will focus on defenceman Derek Forbort, who re-signed with the organization for one season. 4:24Now PlayingPausedAd Playing“Success Comes With Preparation”: What Vancouver Canucks Management Are Seeing From Elias Pettersson Going Into 2025–26 SeasonNo <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> player has more pressure on his shoulders coming into the 2025–26 season than Elias Pettersson. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFlyers Trevor Zegras Has High Praise For Canucks Quinn HughesIt appears that Trevor Zegras feels the same way about Quinn Hughes as many Vancouver Canucks fans do. In a recent interview with ESPN, the Philadelphia Flyers forward spoke very highly of Vancouver's captain. Zegras knows plenty about Hughes, as not only is the 24-year-old friends with his brothers, but the two have gone head-to-head a handful of times over the past five years.2:58Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPredicting The Vancouver Canucks 2025-26 Opening Night Forward LinesThe Vancouver Canucks are a month away from the start of the 2025-26 regular season. After missing the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, expectations are high heading into the year. While forward lines constantly change throughout a season, here is a prediction of how Vancouver could line up on opening night. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks Booms and BustsThe Hockey News - FantasyMon, September 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM UTCBreakout Candidate: Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks Booms and BustsBreakout Candidate: Jonathan Lekkerimaki, RW7:44Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks Projected Lineups38-30-14, 90 points (5th Pacific, 18th overall) <br>2.84 GF/GP, 23rd; 3.06 GA/GP, 18th <br>22.5 PP%, 15th; 82.6 PK%, 3rd7:44Now PlayingPausedAd Playing2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Preview: Vancouver Canucks OutlookIt’s very curious that a team that lacks depth at center amidst a season of locker-room strife acquired an aging winger with a reputation for wearing out his welcome. Maybe the Canucks did try and get help, but their efforts bore no fruit in a crucial moment of the franchise’s trajectory.7:44Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Goalies, October 9 – Value Play Opportunity In Demko<i>On every game day this season, </i><a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/fantasy/"><i>THN Fantasy</i></a><i> will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies are rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and can be selected in standard fantasy leagues and/or for daily fantasy games.</i>13:56Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Defensemen, October 19 – Hughes Above All OthersUnlock hidden gems on the waiver wire with Canucks captain Quinn Hughes leading the charge. Discover defensemen poised for fantasy glory.13:56Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Goalies, October 19 – Canucks' Demko, Mammoth's Vejmelka Search For Consecutive WinsThe Canucks' Thatcher Demko and the Mammoth's Karel Vejmelka are going for consecutive wins against the Capitals and Bruins, respectively. Discover the goalies poised to boost your fantasy team's success.13:56Now PlayingPausedAd Playing'Quinn Hughes Or Not,' Canucks Must Work On Icing Best RosterWhile speculation continues around Quinn Hughes’ long-term future, the Vancouver Canucks insist their focus remains on strengthening the roster and pushing forward as a team.1:49Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks 2025–26 Player Preview: Evander KaneWelcome to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. In these articles, we’ll preview the players who are expected to play for the Canucks in the 2025–26 season. This edition will focus on winger Evander Kane, who will be looking to impress during his first year with Vancouver. 4:24Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingNHL Rumor Roundup: Update On Canucks' Hughes, Canadiens' Next Steps After Trading PriceQuinn Hughes' future with the Vancouver Canucks has been murky since team president Jim Rutherford <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/the-canucks-dont-hold-the-leverage-in-quinn-hughes-next-contract-so-whats-next">floated the notion</a> of the defenseman one day joining brothers Jack and Luke with the New Jersey Devils.1:33Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingThe Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks Mailbag: Vibes, Räty & MoreWelcome to this edition of The Hockey News' Vancouver Canucks Mailbag. In this series, we answer your questions about what is going on with the Canucks. Today, we answer questions about vibes heading into the season, Aatu Räty and more. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingMeet The Vancouver Canucks 2025 Prospects Showcase InviteesVancouver Canucks hockey is back, sort of. This week, the Canucks will be taking on <a href="http://thn.com/seattle">the Seattle Kraken</a> in the 2025 Prospects Showcase. The event will take place in Everett and Seattle, with games scheduled for September 13 and 14. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingLooking At Three Bubble Teams In The NHL's Western Conference Ahead Of 2025-26With NHL rookie camps opening next week and training camps beginning soon after, a clearer picture is available of what teams will look like to start the 2025-26 regular season. There is always a transition from one year to another, with clubs regressing and falling out of one of the top eight playoff spots in each conference, and making progress to earn a post-season berth.2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAll Vancouver Canucks Forwards And How Likely They Are To Make The Team Out Of 2025 Training CampThe Vancouver Canucks’ 2025 Training Camp is only a day away. As it stands, parts of the roster are virtual locks, while some positions could switch depending on how some players perform. Yesterday, we looked at all <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/all-vancouver-canucks-defencemen-and-how-likely-they-are-to-make-the-team-out-of-2025-training-camp">defencemen</a> in the Canucks organization and what their likelihood is of making the team’s opening night roster. Today, let’s look at the Canucks’ forward group and who could start the season with Vancouver. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingQuinn Hughes' Future Remains A Significant Talking Point During Vancouver Canucks' 2025-26 Season-Opening Media AvailabilityWhile there are quite a few storylines heading into the 2025-26 season, few have been talked about more than Quinn Hughes' future with the Vancouver Canucks. While the former Norris Trophy winner still has two years left on his contract, speculation is already starting to form that he may depart Vancouver once he becomes a free agent. While there are a number of factors that will play into the eventual decision, the opportunity for the three Hughes brothers to play together appears to be the driving force behind these rumours. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingQuinn Hughes Says Future With Canucks Depends On Whether This Year Is 'Terrible' Or 'Terrific'The most important two-year period in the history of the Vancouver Canucks begins this season, in what could be the second-last season of Quinn Hughes’ time in the city.2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPredicting The Vancouver Canucks 2025-26 Opening Night Defensive PairingsThe Vancouver Canucks are a month away from the start of the 2025-26 regular season. After missing the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, expectations are high heading into the year. While defensive pairings constantly change throughout a season, here is a prediction of how the Canucks could line up on opening night. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingAll Vancouver Canucks Defencemen And How Likely They Are To Make The Team Out Of 2025 Training CampOne of the biggest questions for the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> heading into 2025 Training Camp is which defencemen will end up on the team’s roster. There are some players who are guaranteed a spot, while some may have to work to earn their position. Let’s take a look at every single defenceman heading into the Canucks’ training camp and how likely they are to make the team’s opening night roster. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingVancouver Canucks 2025–26 Player Preview: Derek ForbortWelcome to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. In these articles, we’ll preview the players who are expected to play for the Canucks in the 2025–26 season. This edition will focus on defenceman Derek Forbort, who re-signed with the organization for one season. 4:24Now PlayingPausedAd Playing“Success Comes With Preparation”: What Vancouver Canucks Management Are Seeing From Elias Pettersson Going Into 2025–26 SeasonNo <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks">Vancouver Canucks</a> player has more pressure on his shoulders coming into the 2025–26 season than Elias Pettersson. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingFlyers Trevor Zegras Has High Praise For Canucks Quinn HughesIt appears that Trevor Zegras feels the same way about Quinn Hughes as many Vancouver Canucks fans do. In a recent interview with ESPN, the Philadelphia Flyers forward spoke very highly of Vancouver's captain. Zegras knows plenty about Hughes, as not only is the 24-year-old friends with his brothers, but the two have gone head-to-head a handful of times over the past five years.2:58Now PlayingPausedAd PlayingPredicting The Vancouver Canucks 2025-26 Opening Night Forward LinesThe Vancouver Canucks are a month away from the start of the 2025-26 regular season. After missing the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, expectations are high heading into the year. While forward lines constantly change throughout a season, here is a prediction of how Vancouver could line up on opening night. 2:25Now PlayingPausedAd Playing
