Vancouver Canucks News

Douglas, in his first NHL season, averaged 5:58 time-on-ice and scored two assists in 29 games with Tampa Bay this season. The towering 6'9 forward will join the Vancouver Canucks after being claimed off of waivers.

Tolopilo had a rough outing in his most recent stat, allowing six goals on 37 shots (.838 SV%) in a 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars, but was solid in relief of Kevin Lankinen on Wednesday, saving nine of 10 shots (.900 SV%) in an eventual 6-4 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The 25-year-old Tolopilo has a 3.27 GAA and .901 SV% in 12 appearances this season (3-5-2). The Canucks enter Friday's contest as +128 road underdogs against a Chicago Blackhawks team coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Thompson was a third-round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft that made his made at the NHL level last season, playing a career-high 31 games with the San Jose Sharks and scoring 10 points (4G / 6A). That said, the 23-year-old blueliner has spent the entire 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he scored 12 points (3G / 9A) in 42 games with the San Jose Barracuda.

The 34-year-old Kane's name has circulated trade rumours, and with the trade deadline on Friday, he may have played his final game with the Canucks if he is unable to suit up on Wednesday. He has two points (2G / 0A) in his last three games and 27 points (11G / 16A) in 59 outings this season.

Kane is battling an illness, and his status for Wednesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes is unclear. The 34-year-old Kane's name has circulated trade rumours, and with the trade deadline on Friday, he may have played his final game with the Canucks if he is unable to suit up on Wednesday. He has two points (2G / 0A) in his last three games and 27 points (11G / 16A) in 59 outings this season.

Joseph suffered an upper-body injury in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars and will be sidelined for at least a week after surfacing on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 24 games this season. Victor Mancini will draw into the lineup as Joseph's replacement.

With Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) on Injured Reserve, Vancouver has recalled Mancini from Abbotsford (AHL). The 23-year-old Mancini has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 33 games with Abbotsford this season.

Lankinen struggled in his return from the Olympic break, allowing four goals on 24 shots (.833 SV%) in a 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken, and will hope to find his form on Wednesday in a challenging test against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 30-year-old Finnish goalie has allowed three or more goals in nine consecutive starts (1-8-0), posting an abysmal 4.66 GAA and .841 SV% in that stretch. The Canucks enter Wednesday's contest as significant +259 home underdogs against the Eastern Conference-leading Hurricanes, who are coming off their first regulation loss in 13 games (10-1-2), a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

Douglas will take a seat on Tuesday as the Lightning opt to dress an extra defenceman. Emil Lilleberg will dress in his place.

With Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) on Injured Reserve, Vancouver has recalled Mancini from Abbotsford (AHL). The 23-year-old Mancini has 12 points (4G / 8A) in 33 games with Abbotsford this season.

Joseph suffered an upper-body injury in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars and will be sidelined for at least a week after surfacing on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old defenseman is averaging 13:18 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 24 games this season.

Tolopilo was on the wrong end of a 3-2 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%), but has played well lately in limited action from a struggling Canucks team. The 25-year-old goalie has a dazzling 1.76 GAA and .945 SV% in his last four appearances (1-0-2). The Canucks enter Monday's contest as +170 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team that is riding a franchise-best eight-game winning streak.

Tolopilo was on the wrong end of a 3-2 overtime loss against the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent outing, saving 25 of 28 shots (.893 SV%), but has played well lately in limited action from a struggling Canucks team. The 25-year-old goalie has a dazzling 1.76 GAA and .945 SV% in his last four appearances (1-0-2). The Canucks enter Monday's contest as +170 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team that is riding a franchise-best eight-game winning streak.

The Canucks drafted Lekkerimaki 15th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, and his 2025-26 season will be cut short due to a shoulder injury. The 21-year-old Swedish forward has three points (2G / 1A) in 13 games this season.

Kevin Lankinen has experienced some unexpected travel difficulties on his route back from the Olympics, leaving the net to Tolopilo in Vancouver's return to action on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. With Thatcher Demko (hip surgery) out for the remainder of the season, Tolopilo has a chance to earn some extra playing time. The 25-year-old Tolopilo was excellent heading into the Olympic break, posting a 1.35 GAA and .960 SV% in his last three games (1-1-1). Vancouver enters Wednesday's contest as +115 home underdogs against a Winnipeg team that defeated them 5-3 in their previous meeting.

Buium missed two weeks heading into the Olympic break due to an upper-body injury, but will draw back into the lineup when Vancouver returns to action on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 20-year-old Buium was acquired by Vancouver in a trade earlier this season and has six points (2G / 4A) since joining the team.