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Panthers AGM Brett Peterson a new name linked to Canucks GM job

You can add Florida Panthers assistant general manager Brett Peterson’s name to the list of candidates for the Vancouver Canucks‘ vacant GM position. According to The Athletic’s Thomas Drance, Peterson is another candidate for the Canucks’ GM job.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

How feasible is it for the Canucks to select both Ruck twins at the 2026 Entry Draft?

So, there are these twins, right? If you’ve followed the 2026 draft class at all, you’ve no doubt already heard the names Markus and Liam Ruck by now. The 2008-born Osoyoos-born duo are draft eligible in June, and have been steadily rocketing up the rankings all season long.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Canucks interview Patrick Burke, son of Brian Burke, for open GM position: report

A familiar name is being considered for an important front office job in Vancouver. According to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali – The Team, the Vancouver Canucks interviewed Patrick Burke for the open general manager position this week.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Despite strong faceoff metrics, Aatu Räty struggles to find consistent minutes on 2025-26 Canucks: Year in Review

It’s difficult to look at Aatu Räty’s 2025–26 season and feel fully confident about where he sits within this Vancouver Canucks organization. On one hand, it was a season of promise.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 28

Ben Berard signs AHL contract extension with Abbotsford Canucks

The Abbotsford Canucks have re-signed forward Ben Berard to a one-year AHL contract extension. The 27-year-old Duncan, BC native was a fixture on the 2025-26 Abbotsford team, leading the team with 20 goals.

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / April 28

Zeev Buium emerged as a future leader throughout rookie season with Canucks: Year in Review

Heading into his rookie season, Zeev Buium was eager to contribute to a Stanley Cup-contending Minnesota Wild team. After getting a quick taste of NHL

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / April 28

The Vancouver Canucks GM Position is Still Desirable

The Vancouver Canucks GM position is still desirable despite some chaos, as it allows someone to put their stamp on a team, and it will come with some longevity Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on the Vancouver Canucks GM search.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 28

Tributes from around the hockey world pour in for Canucks legend John Garrett

It’s easy to see the lasting impact John Garrett made on so many in the hockey world. In the wake of the sad news Tuesday morning that the former Vancouver Canucks netminder turned beloved broadcaster had passed away suddenly at the age of 74, many prominent names in the hockey community took to social media to pay tribute to Garrett.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / April 28

The Canucks Had a Horrid Season: Did They Need It?

If you’re looking at the Vancouver Canucks right now, you kind of have to sit with two thoughts at the same time. One is obvious: that was a brutal season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Garrett, Näslund, Cootes & Sasson

If you are a Vancouver Canucks fan, one moment you’re hearing names from the past, both sad and happy, and at the same time, you’re watching the future start to take shape.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Remembering Cheech: The Voice That Made Canucks Hockey

John Garrett passed away this week. He wasn’t just a goalie or a TV voice; he was the kind of guy who made hockey feel smarter and friendlier at the same time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 28

Which Canucks’ 'stocks' went up or down the most in 2025-26?

There’s been plenty of talk about the traditional type of hockey trading as it pertains to the Vancouver Canucks throughout this 2025-26 campaign, and such talk will undoubtedly continue for the foreseeable future.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 28

Canucks: John Garrett passes away at age 74

Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender and colour commentator John Garrett has passed away at the age of 74. Sportsnet put out the following statement on Tuesday morning: It is with profound sadness we share the news of the sudden passing of John Garrett, a beloved colleague, friend, and one of the most familiar voices in Canadian hockey.

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Patrik Allvin News / Canucksarmy / April 28

What’s the best move Patrik Allvin made as Canucks GM?

It’s been nearly two weeks since the departure of Patrik Allvin as the Vancouver Canucks general manager, and the search for a new management leader is starting to dwindle.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / April 27

TedWhy the Canucks Keep Ending Up at This Type of Player

Reading Daniel Wagner’s piece on Teddy Blueger got me thinking about a familiar type of NHL player—the kind that doesn’t move headlines, but probably moves the needle more than people admit.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 27

10 events from the Canucks’ 2025-26 season you may have forgotten about

It’s clear that the 2025-26 season was hardly one to remember for the Vancouver Canucks. Although the way we view the 25-win and 58-point season may be viewed differently if the lottery balls fall the team’s way next week.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 27

Vitali Pinchuk signs entry-level contract with Predators; Canucks were ‘in the mix’

One of the KHL’s best free agents has officially chosen his landing spot in the NHL. Per the NHL team’s socials, Belarusian centreman Vitali Pinchuk has signed an entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators for next season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

How Teddy Blueger Fits Into the Canucks’ Future

I was reading Daniel Wagner’s article today on Teddy Blueger and thought he made a pretty solid case that deserves a bit more airtime. The Vancouver Canucks are in that awkward but important stage of team-building where they’re trying to thread two timelines together at once.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 27