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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.

Canucks Notebook: Thoughts From First 10 Games of 2024-25
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The Vancouver Canucks have started the 2024-25 season with a 5-2-3 record after 10 games, two wins fewer than last season. But, thanks to two overtime/shootout losses, they are only two points back of what they had on Nov. 4, 2023, with 13 points instead of 15. All in all, while they are close to the same numbers record-wise as last November, their game isn’t nearly as solid or impressive. Since 10 is a good milestone number, here are a few thoughts about their first 10 games of the season. Elias Pettersson Well Behind His Pace From Last Season Elias…

Canucks’ Offseason Additions a Mixed Bag After 10 Games
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The Vancouver Canucks made a lot of noise in the free agent market on July 1, signing defenders Derek Forbort and Vincent Desharnais, and forwards Jake DeBrusk, Kiefer Sherwood, and Danton Heinen. Then, after almost two months of inactivity, they dipped into the pool again and signed Daniel Sprong. Finally, during training camp and the preseason, they signed Kevin Lankinen and acquired Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche. The Canucks have gotten mixed results from their new faces so far, with some providing a lot of value and others still trying to find their footing. Let’s dive into how they…

Canucks’ Lankinen Deserves Praise For Start to Season
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The Vancouver Canucks finally won a game. Fans can salivate at finally being back in the win column after a demoralizing loss to the New Jersey Devils at home on Wednesday (Oct. 30). Though Saturday’s win against the San Jose Sharks was against a team near the bottom of the league’s standings, they were in the midst of a three-game winning streak before their loss to the Canucks. The win will have most people praising Puis Suter for his two goals with the second coming with less than a minute left in a tie game, but the praise should be…

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NHL’s 5 Toughest Road Trips
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The NHL season is built on travel and long road trips. The coast-to-coast flights, long bus rides, and games on short rest have players scrambling for food and rest (including the thread below, which happened this week involving Brent Burns). There are road trips that are exhausting because of the…

Projected Lineups for the Hurricanes vs Canucks – 10/28/24
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The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight at Rogers Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (5-2-0) at CANUCKS (4-1-2) 10 p.m. ET; SNP, FDSNSO Hurricanes projected lineup Andrei Svechnikov — Sebastian Aho — Seth JarvisJack Roslovic — Jesperi Kotkaniemi — Martin…

 

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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.