Canucks Face Unexpected Problem Because of New NHL Rule

Canucks Face Unexpected Problem Because of New NHL Rule

The Vancouver Canucks are facing an unexpected problem due to the NHL's new preseason rules, as roster decisions loom.

Canucks: Short pre-season makes every lineup a ruthless decision

The battle for the Canucks' seventh defenceman role tells a whole story about how hard it is to make an impression in a shortened pre-season.

Breaking down 7 remaining roster battles for the Vancouver Canucks

The regular season is rapidly approaching for the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks will kick off the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, Sept. 29. That leaves them with little time to wittle down their roster to the 23-man league limit. It also leaves little time for the players to stake their claim on a spot in the lineup. Whether it’s a player on the bubble just trying to make the roster or one aiming for a bigger role, there are few opportunities left t…

Two Down, Two to Go

A shorter pre-season means fewer chances to prove yourself to an NHL team, as Aatu Räty well knows. Or knew. He’s out of chances for this season, with veteran players just getting two games because of the new collective bargaining agreement. The Canucks still have 31 players hanging around after two days of cuts. That means eight have to go, but there are two remaining pre-season games on the schedule before the crunch comes. Edmonton comes to t…