Player News

Player Update (Wed May 31, 2023) - Agrees to one-year contract

Woo signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Wednesday.

Player Update (Mon May 22, 2023) - Returning to KHL

Kravtsov signed a two-year deal with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL on Monday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK television reports.

Player Update (Tue May 16, 2023) - Off injured reserve

Ekman-Larsson (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Sat May 6, 2023) - Signs entry-level contract

Lekkerimaki signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Vancouver on Saturday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 19, 2023) - Secures three-year deal

Pettersson inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Vancouver on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 19, 2023) - Secures three-year deal

Pettersson inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Vancouver on Wednesday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Placed on waivers Friday

Wolanin (lower body) was placed on waivers Friday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - In net Thursday

Delia is expected to guard the road crease against Arizona on Thursday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Placed on waivers

Juulsen (lower body) was put on waivers by Vancouver on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Pots 200th career goal

Miller scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and logged three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Puts up helper in win

Di Giuseppe registered an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Wins third straight start

Demko stopped 33 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Nets power-play marker

Boeser scored a power-play goal on five shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Joins 100-point club

Pettersson notched a pair of assists and five shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Scores on power play Tuesday

Kuzmenko scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Chips in with power-play helper

Hirose logged a power-play assist, two blocked shots and four PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - On wrong end of shutout

Delia gave up two goals on 27 shots in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Kings. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - In goal Tuesday

Demko will defend the road goal Tuesday versus Anaheim.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Starting in Los Angeles

Delia will guard the road goal Monday against Los Angeles.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Facing Flames

Demko will be in the home crease versus Calgary on Saturday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Notches assist in win

Myers collected an assist in Thursday's win against Chicago.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Extends point drought

Burroughs is up to 15 consecutive games without finding the scoresheet.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Nets first points

Hirose picked up two assists in Thursday's win against the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Makes NHL debut

McWard made his NHL debut in Thursday's win over Chicago.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Scores 38th in win

Kuzmenko scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-0 win over Chicago.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Blanks Chicago

Demko stopped 33 shots in a 3-0 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 7, 2023) - Scores first with Vancouver

Kravtsov scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Returns to AHL

Rathbone was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Facing Blackhawks

Demko will get the home crease versus Chicago on Thursday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Out again Tuesday

Podkolzin (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's game versus the Kraken, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - First off Tuesday

Delia was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports, indicating he will start Tuesday's home game against Seattle.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Surrenders three goals in defeat

Demko kicked out 21 of 24 shots in a 4-1 loss to LA on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Supplies goal in loss to Kings

Boeser netted a goal in a 4-1 loss to LA on Sunday.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Done for season

Juulsen (lower body) will not return during the 2022-23 campaign, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Draws start Sunday

Demko will get the starting nod at home against the Kings on Sunday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Season could be over

Wolanin (lower body) may miss the rest of the 2022-23 season but head coach Rick Tocchet did not rule out a return during the last few games, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sun Apr 2, 2023) - Debuting Sunday

Hirose will make his NHL debut Sunday against the Kings, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Ends eight-game goal drought

Beauvillier supplied a goal in Vancouver's 5-4 overtime loss to Calgary on Friday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Snaps three-game scoring drought

Garland found the back of the net in a 5-4 overtime loss to Calgary on Friday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Allows five goals in overtime loss

Demko turned aside 36 of 41 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to Calgary on Friday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Pushes scoring streak to 14 games

Pettersson netted a goal in Vancouver's 5-4 overtime loss to Calgary on Friday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Nets first career NHL goal

McDonough contributed a goal in Vancouver's 5-4 overtime loss to Calgary on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Guarding cage Friday

Demko will face the Flames at home Friday, Jeff Paterson of the Sekeres and Price podcast reports.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Won't play Friday

Wolanin (lower body) will miss Friday's game against Calgary, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Unavailable Friday

Podkolzin (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against Calgary, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Gone for season

Hronek will miss the rest of the season, including playoffs, to strength his ailing shoulder, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Back with big club

Rathbone was recalled from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Extends point drought

Kravtsov has been held pointless in his past 11 contests.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Extends streak in loss

Miller grabbed two assists in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Points in 13 straight

Pettersson recorded a pair of assists in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Adds another three points Tuesday

Boeser tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Scores twice Tuesday

Kuzmenko tallied a pair of goals in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Struggles in OT loss

Demko allowed six goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Three points in OT loss

Hughes tallied two goals and an assist in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Blues.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Returns to AHL

Rathbone was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Starting in St. Louis

Demko will guard the road goal during Tuesday's matchup with the Blues, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Set to return

Brisebois (undisclosed) is expected to be back in the lineup Tuesday against St. Louis, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Remains unavailable

Wolanin (lower body) is on track to miss a third straight game Tuesday versus St. Louis, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Not playing Tuesday

Podkolzin (undisclosed) is slated to miss Tuesday's game against St. Louis, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Scores Sunday

Di Giuseppe scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Logs two helpers in win

Bear picked up a pair of assists in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Goal and assist in win

Boeser tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Scores twice in win

Pettersson tallied two goals on seven shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Stops 29 in win

Delia allowed two goals on 31 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Remains out

Brisebois (undisclosed) won't play Sunday against Chicago, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Draws start Sunday

Delia will be stationed between the pipes for Sunday's game in Chicago, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Out Sunday

Wolanin (lower body) is not in Sunday's lineup against Chicago, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Injury Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Unavailable Sunday

Podkolzin (undisclosed) is not on the ice for pregame warmups and is not expected to play Sunday against Chicago, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 26, 2023) - Debuting Sunday

McDonough will make his NHL debut Sunday against Chicago.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Three points in last two games

Joshua scored a shorthanded goal Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Stars.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Eighth win in 11 games since return

Demko made 25 saves in a 3-1 win Saturday over the Stars.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Career-high 11 game point streak

Pettersson picked up an assist Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Stars.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Brisebois (undisclosed) is not on the ice for pregame warmups and isn't expected to play Saturday against Dallas, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Game-time decision

Brisebois (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Dallas.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Day-to-day

Wolanin (lower body) is day-to-day after leaving Thursday's contest against the Sharks early in the first period.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Starting in Dallas

Demko will guard the road cage Saturday against the Stars, per Dan Murphy of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Joins NHL roster

Rathbone was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Friday, Jeff Paterson of the Sekeres and Price podcast reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Sustains lower-body injury

Wolanin suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Sharks.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Out Thursday

Juulsen (lower body) will miss Thursday's game against San Jose, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Signs two-year extension

Wolanin has signed a two-year, two-way extension with the Canucks on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Set to start Thursday

Demko is slated to start in Thursday's home game against San Jose, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Returns to action Thursday

Hronek (upper body) will make his Vancouver debut Thursday versus San Jose, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Likely done for season

Ekman-Larsson (ankle) isn't expected to play again this season, coach Rick Tocchet told Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Back to being scratched

Studnicka has become a regular in the press box.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Misses game with injury

Juulsen was a late scratch for Tuesday's game versus the Golden Knights due to a lower-body injury, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Could play Thursday

Hronek (upper body) could make his Vancouver debut Thursday against San Jose, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 21, 2023) - Leaves ice first Tuesday

Demko was the first goalie to exit the ice ahead of Tuesday's home clash with Vegas, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, indicating he'll patrol the crease.

Player Update (Mon Mar 20, 2023) - Adds another two helpers

Hughes logged a pair of assists in Sunday's 2-1 win over Anaheim.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Grabs two points in win

Miller logged a goal and an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Earns win Sunday

Delia stopped 17 of 18 shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over Anaheim.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Goal and assist in win

Pettersson tallied a goal and an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Anaheim.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Starting Sunday

Delia will be stationed between the pipes in Anaheim on Sunday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Set to face Kings

Demko is slated to start on the road against the Kings on Saturday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Still no update to return timeline

Hronek (upper body) remains out of action for Saturday's game versus the Kings, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Removed from IR

Bear (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, according to the NHL media site.

Player Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Slated to face Coyotes

Demko is set to guard the road crease against Arizona on Thursday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Facing Stars

Demko will guard the home net Tuesday versus the Stars, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 13, 2023) - Secures two-year deal

McDonough agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with Vancouver on Monday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 12, 2023) - Inks two-year extension

Di Giuseppe signed a two-year, two-way extension with Vancouver on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Set to start Saturday

Demko is slated to start at home against Ottawa on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Player Update (Fri Mar 10, 2023) - Signs entry-level contract

Kudryavtsev has signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Canucks on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Scores twice in 700th career game

Miller scored two goals on four shots and added four hits in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Assists in consecutive games

Beauvillier notched an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Earns overtime win

Demko gave up two goals on 22 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Crosses 80-point mark

Pettersson put up two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Sets up game-winning goal

Hughes logged an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Secures 30-goal season

Kuzmenko scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Mar 8, 2023) - Available as backup

Delia (illness) will back up Thatcher Demko in Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Wed Mar 8, 2023) - Set to start Wednesday

Demko is slated to start at home against Anaheim on Wednesday, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Inks two-year extension

Brisebois signed a two-year contract extension with the Canucks on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Returns to AHL

Silovs was returned to AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Produces helper Monday

Beauvillier notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Pockets helper Monday

Burroughs notched an assist and five hits in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Offers helper in shootout win

Wolanin provided an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Collects assist in shootout win

Aman notched an assist in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Hands out assist

Kuzmenko posted an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 shootout win over the Predators.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Guarding goal Monday

Silovs will defend the home net Monday against Nashville, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Unavailable Monday

Delia (illness) won't be in the lineup Monday against Nashville.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Recalled from AHL

Silovs was summoned from AHL Abbotsford on Monday under emergency conditions.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Gets name in franchise record book

Miller scored a goal and added an assist, both while shorthanded, in Saturday's 4-1 win over Toronto.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Leads NHL in shorthanded points

Pettersson scored a goal and an assist, both while shorthanded, in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - As sharp as last season

Demko made 36 saves in a 4-1 win over Toronto on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 4, 2023) - Tending twine Saturday

Demko will guard the home goal Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Jeff Paterson of the Sekeres and Price podcast reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Down and recalled from AHL

Juulsen was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Friday and then quickly recalled.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Sent to AHL then recalled

Wolanin was sent to AHL Abbotsford and then quickly summoned by Vancouver on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Called up by Canucks

Di Giuseppe was summoned by Vancouver on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Assigned to AHL

Juulsen was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Might return in couple weeks

Hronek (upper body) is likely to make his return in a couple weeks, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Goes through paper transaction

Podkolzin was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford and then promptly recalled by Vancouver on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Sent down

Raty was sent down to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 2, 2023) - Not playing Thursday

Hronek (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Minnesota, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Player Update (Thu Mar 2, 2023) - Clear to return

Miller (lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Wild, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 2, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Demko will be guarding the home crease versus Minnesota on Thursday, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 1, 2023) - Traded to Vancouver

Hronek (upper body) was traded along with a 2023 fourth-round pick to the Canucks in exchange for a 2023 first-round pick and a 2023 second-round pick Wednesday.

Injury Update (Tue Feb 28, 2023) - Sustains upper-body injury

Hronek (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Senators.

Player Update (Tue Feb 28, 2023) - Scores power-play tally in win

Dries scored a goal on his lone shot in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Player Update (Tue Feb 28, 2023) - Scores Monday

Podkolzin scored a goal on his only shot in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Dallas.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Grabs three points in OT win

Beauvillier logged two goals and an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Picks up three more helpers

Hughes recorded three assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over Dallas.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Wins in return

Demko allowed four goals on 38 shots in a 5-4 overtime win over the Stars on Monday

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Nets OT winner

Kuzmenko tallied a goal and two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Back in action

Demko will get the starting nod in Dallas on Monday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Dealt to Canucks

Vancouver acquired Bloom from Buffalo in exchange for Riley Stillman on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Sent to minors

Silovs was demoted to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Activated off injured reserve

Demko (groin) has been removed from injured reserve ahead of Monday's matchup with Dallas, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Mon Feb 27, 2023) - Week-to-week with lower-body injury

Miller is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury.