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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.

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Bruins, Canucks
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs may have lost Matthew Knies on a hit that some people believe was dirty. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are likely playing Thursday’s game without Zach Hyman in the lineup. Will the Boston Bruins make more roster changes after the changing of their head coach? And, one insider wonders if the Vancouver Canucks could bring back a defenseman that had a great run with them but is struggling in Boston. Matthew Knies Out for Maple Leafs? When asked on Thursday how Matthew Knies is doing after taking a huge hit from Zach…

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following the Boston Bruins decision to fire Jim Montgomery as head coach, one scribe says it’s inevitable that the team will make trades as the season rolls along. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers may have lost Zach Hyman after he didn’t return to Tuesday’s game in the third period. The Toronto Maple Leafs are down Max Domi, and there is more information coming to light regarding J.T. Miller’s leave from the Vancouver Canucks. Bruins to Start Selling Depth Pieces in Trades Fluto Shinzawa appeared on the What Chaos! podcast and said he believes the Bruins will…

3 Takeaways From Canucks’ 4-3 Loss to the Rangers
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The Vancouver Canucks were up against it when they faced off against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Missing two-thirds of their top line and still running without their starting goalie Thatcher Demko, they impressively kept pace with the Stanley Cup-contending Rangers and almost pulled out a victory. They were step-for-step with them all game long, coming back from three one-goal deficits, only to lose 4-3 after Chris Kreider notched his ninth midway through the third. Here are three takeaways from a game that the Canucks probably deserved at least a point from. Conor Garland Continues Impressive Season Conor…

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Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Canucks – 11/17/24
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The Nashville Predators take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (5-10-3) at CANUCKS (9-4-3) 10 p.m. ET; SNP, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Gustav NyquistJonathan Marchessault — Tommy Novak — Steven…

Projected Lineups for the Blackhawks vs Canucks – 11/16/24
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The Chicago Blackhawks face the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (6-10-1) at CANUCKS (8-4-3) 10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, CITY, TVAS2, CHSN Blackhawks projected lineup Philipp Kurashev — Connor Bedard — Teuvo TeravainenIlya Mikheyev — Nick Foligno…

 

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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.