For Abbotsford, the median birth year was identical in both years (2001), while the average sits slightly older in the 25-26 season at 2000.55, suggesting that although the roster is centred on younger players, a few veterans are pulling the mean upward.

Bo Horvat is one of three key New York Islanders who won't suit up Friday night against the Vancouver Canucks, with whom Horvat spent the first eight-plus seasons of his career.

Filip Hronek and Marcus Pettersson have generally handled toughs, being deployed in as hard a match as Canucks assistant coach Kevin Dean was able to manage on the road against Nico Hischier’s line with Jesper Bratt on Sunday and against Mika Zibanejad’s line with Artemi Panarin on Tuesday.

The Vancouver Canucks return home on Friday looking for a much-needed reset. After a rough four-game road trip and a three-game losing streak, the team sits at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 10-14-3 record and a .426 points percentage.

The New York Islanders recalled defenseman Marshall Warren from the Bridgeport Islanders on Thursday morning, joining the team for practice at Northwell Health Ice Center. Warren has two assists in two games with the Isles this season, along with two hits and a takeaway. His most recent appearance was on Oct. 28 in a 5-2 loss to Boston.

The New York Islanders will try to keep their five-game home win streak alive when they face the Vancouver Canucks

A furious Vancouver Canucks fan set his jersey on fire after another crushing loss, only to be brutally trolled across social media.

Vancouver Canucks star defenseman Quinn Hughes has been traded to the Minnesota Wild. His agent, Pat Brisson, lauded the Canucks for a remarkably professional and respectful trade process, highlighting their consideration of Hughes' preferences.

If the Vancouver Canucks want to make a move before the holiday break, it needs to happen right away. Starting on December 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm, the NHL will start its holiday roster freeze. The freeze prevents teams from conducting trades as well as putting players on waivers and expires at 12:01 am on December 29, 2025.