‘We’ve got something good cooking here’: Rebuilding Canucks see early signs of growth
Paul Cotter has four goals in four games, and the Canucks are 2-2-0 after a rebuild-minded start under a new coaching staff.
- The Vancouver Canucks hold a 2-2-0 record after four games, showing early progress despite falling 3-2 to the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- After finishing last season at the bottom of the league with 58 points, the Canucks underwent a front-office and coaching overhaul to prioritize long-term development and rebuild the team.
- Forward Paul Cotter, signed for $2.15 million, has scored in all four games, while head coach Manny Malhotra noted players are "holding one another accountable" on the ice.
- During Sunday's 3-2 loss, the Canucks outshot the Golden Knights 9-2 in the third period, which goalie Kevin Lankinen cited as evidence of the team's "character" and "fuel in the tank."
- While little was expected of Vancouver this campaign, the team's commitment to their new system shows early promise, though head coach Malhotra acknowledged there is still "ample work to be done.
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‘We’ve got something good cooking here’: Rebuilding Canucks see early signs of growth
VANCOUVER — Four games into a new NHL season, the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks see signs of progress. The team took on Pacific Division heavyweights in three of the four matchups and held their own, going 2-2-0 across the stretch. “I think we’ve got something good cooking here," goalie Kevin Lankinen said after the Canucks fell 3-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. "Of course, it's not perfect. It's not complete yet. But we're building a ne…
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