Less than six months after they acquired him, the Canucks have traded Lukas Reichel to the Boston Bruins.
Less than six months after acquiring him, the Vancouver Canucks have dealt forward Lukas Reichel to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Reichel, who spent most of his time in the organization with the Abbotsford Canucks, played a total of 14 games for Vancouver.
Vancouver first acquired Reichel on October 24, 2025 from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. This move was made to help the Canucks deal with depth issues at centre due to injuries to Filip Chytil and Teddy Blueger. Reichel’s fit with the team didn’t quite gel the way many hoped it would, as it took him eight games to register his first point with Vancouver. He was ultimately sent down to Abbotsford and has played there since.
In 23 games with Abbotsford, Reichel scored six goals and seven assists, going on a six-game point streak through the end of January to the end of February. He also represented Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics, putting up two goals and one assist in five games. During his Olympic tournament, Reichel ended up playing on lines with both Tim Stützle and Leon Draisaitl.
Vancouver will face Reichel’s former team, the Blackhawks, later today at 5:30 pm PT.
Nov 5, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Lukas Reichel (73) during a stop in play against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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