Derek Forbort Replaced As Vancouver Canucks Announce Lineup & Starting Goalie Against the St. Louis Blues

With the Vancouver Canucks looking to bounce back against the St. Louis Blues after dropping a 3-1 divisional matchup vs. the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, it appears that head coach Adam Foote is already shaking up the teams dynamic.

Some glaring issues early in the season have come from Elias Pettersson and unexpectedly, captain Quinn Hughes, both who have recorded just one assist in their first 2 contests.

It appears new head coach Adam Foote is giving fans want after it was they were seen calling for some big changes after dropping their second game of the year to Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.

The most glaring difference is Victor Mancini stepping in to replace Derek Forbort on the 3rd defensive pairing after the veteran d-man was reported to need a maintenance game.

Forwards
DeBrusk - Pettersson - Boeser
Kane - Chytil - Garland
O'Connor - Cootes - Lekkerimaki
Bains - Raty - Sherwood

Defense
Hughes - Hronek
M.Pettersson - Myers
Mancini - E.Pettersson

Goalies
Lankinen
Demko

Along with Mancini taking the spot of Forbort, Arshdeep Bains has been handed a major demotion to the fourth line while being replaced by fan favorite Evander Kane, who will be getting his first shot in the top-six this season.

Another shakeup is being seen in between the pipes for the Canucks as Kevin Lankinen will be getting his first start of the season, giving Demko a well earned rest from his two impressive performances, despite dropping one to the Oilers.

Source: Vancouver is Awesome
Canucks lines vs Blues, October 13, 2025