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Vancouver Canucks struggle as Jake DeBrusk's future becomes uncertain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:16 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Vancouver Canucks struggle as Jake DeBrusk's future becomes uncertain

Summary

The Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle early in the 2026-27 NHL season, winning only three of their first 19 games. Jake DeBrusk, in his third season with the team, has expressed a desire not to be part of a rebuilding process and is open to being traded. Despite his performance of five goals and five assists in 17 games, speculation surrounds his future with the Canucks as the team faces the likelihood of another disappointing season after finishing last in the Western Conference last year. DeBrusk previously stated he had not requested a trade but indicated his reluctance to remain during a rebuilding phase.

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By the Numbers

•Canucks win only three games in 19 contests this season
•DeBrusk has five goals and five assists this year
•DeBrusk is open to trade, prefers not to rebuild
•Canucks finished last in the Western Conference last season
•DeBrusk previously clarified he hasn't requested a trade

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4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Jake DeBrusk’s Fate With Canucks All But Officially Sealed

What they're saying

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Once again, the Vancouver Canucks are off to a completely brutal start to the season and have won only three games through the first 19 contests of 2026-27.Right now, things appear even bleaker than last season, which also saw them finish dead last in the Western Conference while also having had to trade away the […] The post Jake DeBrusk’s Fate With Canucks All But Officially Sealed appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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