Canucks prospect Lekkerimaki leads Sweden over Czechia in world junior semis

Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored the winner on a power play in the third period before adding an insurance goal as the tournament hosts defeated Czechia 5-2 in the first of two semifinals Thursday.

Canucks Prospects Report: Lekkerimaki, Pettersson, Bains & More

In this week’s edition of the Vancouver Canucks prospect report, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Elias Pettersson are off to a quick start overseas. Meanwhile, at Canucks training camp, Arshdeep Bains is…

Canucks prospects: Lekkerimaki joins elite company with third goal in three games

Only three junior-aged players have ever scored in the first three games of the SHL season: Thomas Gradin, Peter Forsberg and Markus Naslund

Canucks News & Rumors: Pettersson, Lekkerimaki & More

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Elias Pettersson comments on his contract extension. Meanwhile, 2022 first-round Jonathan Lekkerimaki is off to a good start in his…

Lekkerimaki hoping renewed confidence paves way to future with Canucks

VANCOUVER -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki knows his first professional season did not measure up to the expectations that come with being the No. 15 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Canucks Sign Jonathan Lekkerimaki

The Vancouver Canucks have signed 2022 first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki to an entry-level contract.

Canucks Prospects Report: Bains, Lekkerimaki, Johansson & More

Welcome to the latest Vancouver Canucks Prospects Report. With the offseason in full swing for many prospects and the Abbotsford Canucks one loss away from elimination, this might be one…

Canucks Prospects Report: Hirose, Woo, Lekkerimaki & More

The Vancouver Canucks have only three games left to play this season, but the Abbotsford Canucks are gearing up for a (hopefully) long playoff run in the American Hockey League…

Jonathan Lekkerimaki Expected To Miss Two Months With Foot Injury

It has already been a rather disappointing post-draft season for Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimaki, the 15th overall pick from 2022. Now, after suffering a foot injury at practice, he is expected to miss the next eight weeks. Through 29 games with Djurgardens IF this season, Lekkerimak...

Gino Odjick, beloved former Vancouver Canucks enforcer, dead at 52

On the ice, Odjick was known as one of the toughest players in the NHL, always ready to drop the gloves and stick up for his teammates

'A gentle giant': Gino Odjick's former Canucks teammates remember his humour, compassion

Geoff Courtnall, Cliff Ronning and Jyrki Lumme on the toughness, wit and determination of Gino Odjick, who has died at the age of 52.

Canucks Prospects Were Underwhelming at 2023 WJC

Unfortunately for both Sweden and Finland, they walked away with nothing at the 2023 World Junior Championship (WJC) as the former fell to the United States 8-7 in the bronze…

World Juniors, Day 2: Canucks prospects stand out on stacked Swedish side

Both Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Elias Pettersson made their marks on Day 2, despite a wide disparity in ice time

3 players to watch on Team Sweden at the 2023 World Juniors

Canucks News & Rumors: Horvat, Schenn, Lekkerimaki & More

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Bo Horvat rejects the Canucks latest contract offer. Additionally, the organization’s plans for Luke Schenn’s future are revealed. Also, top…