Vancouver Canucks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The double-edged sword of Linus Karlsson standing out as best example of Canucks player development

In a season full of darkness, Linus Karlsson’s emergence as an everyday player – and contributor – has been a bright spot for the Vancouver Canucks. And without question, Karlsson serves as the poster boy for the organization’s modern-day player development department.

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Canucks re-sign defenseman to 2-year, $2 million contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks are dead last in the National Hockey League and laser-focused on looking towards the future — and they locked up a player they hope to be part of theirs on Friday.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Canucks News & Rumours: Buium, Pettersson & Mancini’s New Deal

On paper, this one looks simple. The St. Louis Blues come into Vancouver needing points badly. The Vancouver Canucks? They’re playing out the string, learning lessons, and quietly sitting in a very different kind of race.

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / March 21

Why Zeev Buium believes he and other Canucks youngsters can reshape the culture

When the Vancouver Canucks take on the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night, Zeev Buium will have officially played more games as a member of the Canucks than he did with the Minnesota Wild.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 20

Abby Canucks fall in Ontario, continue California swing in San Jose

The Abbotsford Canucks are in the midst of a short three-game California road trip following a six-game homestand at Rogers Forum. The trip opened with a one-game stop in Ontario against the Pacific Division-leading Ontario Reign for the seventh of eight meetings between the two clubs this season.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Vancouver Canucks Sign Depth Defenceman to a Two-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Friday afternoon that they have re-signed defenceman Victor Mancini to a two-year contract. The contract will be worth $1 million, as an average annual value.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Canucks Sign Victor Mancini To Two-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks are getting more work done early with one of their pending restricted free agents. Vancouver announced that they’ve signed defenseman Victor Mancini to a two-year, $2MM extension.

Victor Mancini News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they’ve signed defenseman Victor Mancini to a two-year contract extension with a cap hit of $1 million. Mancini was in the final year of his two-year, entry-level contract with an $870,000 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent with arbitration rights in the summer.

Victor Mancini News / Canucksarmy / March 20

Canucks sign D Victor Mancini to two-year, $1M AAV extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Friday afternoon that the club has signed defenceman Victor Mancini to a two-year extension that carries a $1 million average annual value.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / March 20

Scenes from practice: Hronek takes maintenance day, will be ready when Canucks face Blues on Saturday

After a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night and with an early 4pm puck drop against St. Louis on Saturday, the Vancouver Canucks held a brief 30-minute practice at UBC on Friday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

Canucks News & Rumours: Ohgren, Rossi, Karlsson & Foundation

The Vancouver Canucks had been showing a few sparks lately, but Thursday night was a reminder of the work that still lies ahead. The Tampa Bay Lightning came to Rogers Arena and didn’t just win—they dictated the pace in a 6–2 game that felt decided long before the final buzzer.

Victor Mancini News / Canucksarmy / March 20

The Statsies: Victor Mancini comes out ahead in Canucks’ loss to Lightning

Right back to regularly scheduled programming. The Vancouver Canucks couldn’t string together back-to-back home wins again this season, getting drubbed by the Tampa Bay Lightning to the tune of 6-2.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 20

BRÖ line a bright spot again for Canucks in loss to Lightning

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Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / March 19

Top 2027 NHL Draft prospect Landon DuPont models his game after Zeev Buium (among others)

If you were to do word association with the median Vancouver Canucks fan right now and said “draft”, their response would likely be, “Gavin McKenna.” And for good reason, too.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 19

Scenes from morning skate: Canucks sticking with the same lineup for tough test against Tampa Bay

The Vancouver Canucks (21-38-8) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (41-21-4) at Rogers Arena tonight. The game begins at 7 pm PT. The Canucks will take another shot at posting their first back-to-back home ice victories of the season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Boeser, Rossi & Silver Linings

With no time to dwell on yesterday’s scoreboard, the Vancouver Canucks are gearing up to face the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. The Lightning come in with a record of 41-21-4, trying to find some rhythm after a sluggish stretch since the Winter Olympic break.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / March 18

Canucks Pettersson Hits 200 Goals: Has He Found His Game Again

It hasn’t always been easy sledding this season for the Vancouver Canucks, which is why a night like this seemed to land a little differently. The Canucks jumped out early with three in the first and never really looked back, beating the Florida Panthers 5–2.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / March 18

Marco Rossi's 3-point night propels Canucks past Panthers

Marco Rossi had a goal and two assists for the Vancouver Canucks in a 5-2 win against the visiting Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Brock Boeser had three assists, Elias Pettersson scored twice, and Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves for the Canucks, who have won two of three.