Vancouver Canucks Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Lankinen is expected to defend the road net against the Rangers on Sunday, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Merilainen is set to start on the road against the Devils on Saturday, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.

Lankinen gave up six goals on 18 shots before being replaced by Leevi Merilainen to begin the third period of Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Lankinen was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against Carolina.

DeBrusk (illness) returned to practice Tuesday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

DeBrusk (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Golden Knights, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.

DeBrusk will miss Saturday's game against Calgary because of an illness, per Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor.

Merilainen was the first goalie off the ice at Saturday's morning skate, indicating that he'll start the team's home matchup against the Flames, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Lankinen is expected to start Thursday's home game against the Oilers, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.

Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports, indicating he'll be in goal on the road against Edmonton.

DeBrusk (lower body) is expected to play in Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Oilers, Ben Kuzma of Postmedia reports.

DeBrusk (lower body) missed Monday's practice and is being evaluated, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Co-president of hockey operations Henrik Sedin said Monday that he hopes Demko (hip) will be ready to return before Christmas, Kevin Woodley of NHL.com reports.

Tolopilo was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Sunday, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Lankinen is expected to start at home against Seattle in Saturday's preseason game, per Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor.

Demko (hip) isn't expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Friday.

Chytil (shoulder) was put on injured reserve Friday.

Merilainen was claimed off waivers by Vancouver from Ottawa on Friday.

Chytil's injury sustained Thursday versus the Oilers is to his shoulder, and he'll be examined further Friday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

Chytil sustained an apparent upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Oilers.

Stienburg was put on waivers by Vancouver on Thursday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Merilainen was put on waivers by Ottawa on Thursday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Tolopilo will start Thursday's preseason game at home against the Oilers, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Demko (hip) has been designated for injured reserve, per the NHL media site Thursday.

Merilainen will draw the start on the road in Wednesday's split-squad preseason game, per the NHL media site.

Clayton was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Schuldt was put on waivers by Vancouver on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Fix-Wolansky was placed on waivers by the Canucks on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Lekkerimaki has been impressive in training camp, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reported Friday.

Lankinen will protect the road goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Flames, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Tolopilo is expected to start on the road against Seattle for Saturday's preseason game, per Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor.

MacEachern (undisclosed) is listed as injured on the Canucks' training camp roster released Wednesday.

Head coach Manny Malhotra didn't indicate Wednesday whether he'll use Chytil as a center or a winger during the 2026-27 campaign, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Demko (hip) won't be a full participant in training camp, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports Wednesday.

Head coach Manny Malhotra didn't indicate Wednesday whether he'll use Chytil as a center or at the wing during the 2026-27 campaign, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

General manager Ryan Johnson said Wednesday that Demko (hip) won't be a full participant in training camp, Canucks play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor reports.

Demko (hip) still doesn't have a timeline for his return, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK on Tuesday.

Buium agreed to an eight-year, $75.04 million contract extension with the Canucks on Friday.

Chytil (face) participated in a scrimmage Wednesday and told reporters afterward that he feels good heading into 2026-27, Chris Faber of the Canucks' official site reports.

Ohgren is expected to have opportunities to showcase his two-way game in the 2026-27 campaign after he displayed some promise on the penalty kill last year, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Novotny could make his case for an NHL roster spot during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Tolopilo is slated to compete for an Opening Night roster spot during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Willander appears likely to make the Canucks' Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Mancini appears likely to make the Canucks' Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 campaign, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Raty will likely have opportunities to take on an expanded role during the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Ohgren is expected to have opportunities to showcase his two-way game in the 2026-27 campaign after he displayed some promise on the penalty kill last year, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

O'Connor could be placed in more situations to showcase his abilities in 2026-27, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Lankinen appears to be poised for more consistency during the 2026-27 season after a shaky performance last year, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Demko's (hip) status is uncertain for the start of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.

Cootes will likely see more games in the NHL during the 2026-27 campaign, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Monday.

Novotny signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Vancouver on Tuesday.

Stienburg signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Thursday.

Merilainen signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Senators on Thursday.

Oleksiak signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

Fix-Wolansky signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Thomas signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

Schenn signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.

Cotter agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.15 million contract with Vancouver on Wednesday.

Brisebois signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Tuesday.

Cotter didn't get a qualifying offer from New Jersey on Monday.

Gallagher was traded to Vancouver from Montreal on Monday, with the Canadiens retaining 50 percent of his salary, in exchange for future considerations, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Gallagher was traded to Vancouver from Montreal on Monday, with the Habs retaining 50 percent of his salary, in exchange for future considerations, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Rogowski was the 33rd overall pick by Vancouver in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Novotny was the 24th overall pick by Vancouver in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Malhotra was the third overall pick by Vancouver in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Clayton signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Tuesday.

Thompson signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Friday.

Safonov signed a one-year, two-way contract worth $950,000 at the NHL level with the Canucks on Tuesday.

Mueller was reassigned to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Kudryavtsev was sent to AHL Abbotsford on Friday.

Merilainen was called up by Ottawa on Friday.

Lankinen will get the starting nod on the road versus Edmonton on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Lankinen is scheduled to guard the home net Tuesday against the Kings, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Tolopilo will occupy the road crease Sunday against the Ducks, according to Dan Murphy of Sportsnet.

Lankinen (upper body) will defend the road net against San Jose on Saturday, per Olivia McDonald of Canucks Insider.

Kudryavtsev was summoned from AHL Abbotsford on Saturday.

Lankinen (upper body) is not suiting up Thursday versus the Kings, per the NHL media site.

Tolopilo is slated to start on the road against the Kings on Thursday, per Dan Murphy of Sportsnet.

Tolopilo will guard the home goal against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, per Canucks Insider.

Lankinen has been ruled out for Tuesday's home game against the Golden Knights due to an upper-body injury, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Lankinen tweaked something Saturday morning, making him unavailable to suit up versus the Mammoth, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Tolopilo will start between the pipes in Saturday's home game against the Mammoth, Tyson Cole of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Tolopilo will start between the pipes Saturday against the Mammoth, Tyson Cole of Canucks Army reports.

Tolopilo is slated to start on the road against Minnesota on Thursday, per NHL.com.

Tolopilo is slated to start on the road against Minnesota on Thursday.

Mueller was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

Lankinen will protect the road net against the Golden Knights on Monday, per Olivia McDonald of Canucks Insider.

Tolopilo is expected to start on the road against Calgary on Saturday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Lankinen will make his fifth straight start in net Thursday at home versus Los Angeles, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Pettersson registered two power-play assists and two PIM in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Ducks.

Lankinen will be between the home pipes against Anaheim on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Lankinen is slated to start at home against St. Louis on Saturday, per Ben Kuzma of Postmedia.

Mancini signed a two-year, $2 million contract extension with the Canucks on Friday.

Lankinen will patrol the home crease versus Tampa Bay on Thursday, per Farhan Lalji of TSN.

Lankinen will protect the home net against Florida on Tuesday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Pettersson (knee) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, and he expects to play against Florida on Tuesday, according to Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Raty's point drought reached 13 games in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kraken.

Tolopilo will protect the home net against Seattle on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Tolopilo is expected to draw the home start against the Predators on Thursday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Boeser (undisclosed) will suit up for Monday's home matchup versus the Senators, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Boeser (undisclosed) is slated to be a game-time decision against Ottawa on Monday, according to Randip Janda of Sportsnet.

Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Randip Janda of Sportsnet reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease against Ottawa on Monday.

Karlsson tallied a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg.

Lankinen will tend the road twine versus the Jets on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Mueller wasn't called up to Vancouver on Friday despite an earlier report to the contrary, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Clayton was reassigned to the minors Friday.

Mueller was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Friday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

Schenn and Logan Stanley were traded to the Sabres from the Jets on Thursday in exchange for Isak Rosen, Jacob Bryson, a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick, Murat Ates of The Athletic reports.

Thompson was acquired by Vancouver from San Jose on Thursday in exchange for Jett Woo.

Clayton was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Thursday.

Lankinen will start Wednesday's home game against the Hurricanes, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports.

Mancini was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday.

Demko (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

Demko was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

Tolopilo was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease against the Stars on Monday.

Brisebois (lower body) was put on waivers Sunday or the purpose of assignment to AHL Abbotsford.

Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice during the pregame skate, indicating he'll draw the start in Saturday's road clash against the Kraken, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Lankinen was the first goalie off the ice during Saturday's pregame skate, indicating he'll draw the start in Saturday's road clash against the Kraken, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Lekkerimaki underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday.

Chytil (face) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Lankinen will serve as the backup netminder during Wednesday's home game against Winnipeg, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Tolopilo is set to start at home against Winnipeg on Wednesday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Buium (face) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Jets, Canucks Insider reports.

Rossi (lower body) will be taken off injured reserve and play Wednesday versus Winnipeg, per Canucks Insider.

Boeser (concussion) will be in the lineup versus Winnipeg on Wednesday, per Canucks Insider.

Lankinen is not expected to suit up against the Jets on Wednesday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Tolopilo was brought up from AHL Abbotsford on Monday under emergency conditions.

Tolopilo was brought up from AHL Abbotsford on Monday under emergency conditions.

Koskenvuo was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Lekkerimaki will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the season, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports Saturday.

Chytil sustained a facial fracture after being struck by a puck during Wednesday's practice, and he's out indefinitely, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports Friday.

Chytil sustained a facial fracture when he was struck by the puck during Wednesday's practice, and he's out indefinitely, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports Friday.

Chytil, who missed Feb. 4's 5-2 loss to Vegas because of migraines, exited Wednesday's practice after being struck in the head by a snap shot, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Chytil, who missed Feb. 4's 5-2 loss to Vancouver because of migraines, exited Wednesday's practice after being struck in the head by a snap shot, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Koskenvuo was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

Lankinen is set to start on the road against Vegas on Wednesday, per Canucks Insider.

Tolopilo is expected to start at home against Toronto on Saturday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Hronek (illness) is expected to play against Toronto on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Hronek (illness) was not at practice Friday, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Cotter's point drought reached 18 games in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Jets.

Willander (illness) will be in the lineup versus the Sharks on Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Rossi (lower body) suffered a setback and won't be back until after the Olympic break, Farhan Lalji of TSN reports Tuesday.

Buium (face) is dealing with a broken bone near his cheek and isn't expected to be available until after the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet on Tuesday.

Boeser has to go through concussion protocol before being cleared to return to the lineup, Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet reports Tuesday.

Lankinen will protect the home net against San Jose on Tuesday, per Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Demko will undergo hip surgery and miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, the Canucks announced Tuesday.

Mancini was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.

Boeser (head) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Buium was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury Monday.

Lekkerimaki was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Monday.