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Braeden Cootes speaks for first time since being sent down by Canucks

Just a few days after the Vancouver Canucks returned him to his WHL team, the Seattle Thunderbirds, Braeden Cootes appeared on Donnie & Dhali – The Team to discuss a variety of different topics.

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Canucks’ Elias Pettersson breaks silence after slow start to season

The Vancouver Canucks were relying on Elias Pettersson to be a big-time player for them in the 2025-26 season. It was an alleged rift with Pettersson that sent J.T.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 16

Do the Canucks have enough offensive firepower to compete in the Pacific?

After opening the 2025-26 NHL season with a 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, the Vancouver Canucks have struggled offensively in their last two games.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 16

Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts, Karlsson in for Lekkerimäki as Canucks open road trip vs. Stars

The Vancouver Canucks (1-2) face the unbeaten Dallas Stars (3-0) at American Airlines Centre in the Lone Star State. Tonight’s game is a 5 pm faceoff PT.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Report: Boeser, Demko, Hutson added to USA Men’s Olympic preliminary roster

A few excellent players might be in the running to represent their country this February. According to Frank Seravalli, USA Hockey has added forward Brock Boeser, defenseman Lane Hutson and goaltender Thatcher Demko to its preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 16

Capitals' John Carlson will to be patient as he plays in final year of contract

The Fourth Period: David Pagnotta said that teams started calling the Vancouver Canucks, who had already been looking for a middle-six forward, but nothing is imminent.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 16

Canucks’ Demko and Boeser added to USA Men’s Olympic preliminary roster

A pair of Vancouver Canucks have been added to their preliminary Olympic expanded roster. NHL Insider Frank Seravalli reported that Canucks’ Thatcher Demko and Brock Boeser – along with Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson – were the three players added to Team USA’s preliminary Olympic roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson Returns, Cootes Reassigned & Injury Updates

It’s been a bumpy opening stretch for the Vancouver Canucks — not disastrous, but unsettled. The team is still finding its rhythm, dealing with early injuries,

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Opening 5-game trip, Canucks out to cool off sizzling Stars

If the Vancouver Canucks are to get back on track following consecutive losses, they must do so amid an extended road stretch. The Canucks begin a five-game road trek looking to avoid a third straight loss Thursday night and keep the undefeated Dallas Stars from opening with four straight victories for a second consecutive season.

Derek Forbort News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Canucks place Derek Forbort on IR

The Vancouver Canucks will be without some defensive depth for at least the first two games of their upcoming road trip.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Derek Forbort News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Canucks place Derek Forbort on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks have placed defenseman Derek Forbort on their injured reserve, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. The move is retroactive to Vancouver’s 3–1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, when Forbort last played.

Derek Forbort News / Canucksarmy / October 15

Canucks place defenceman Derek Forbort on injured reserve

The Vancouver Canucks have placed veteran defenceman Derek Forbort on injured reserve with an undisclosed ailment. The move is retroactive to October 11th.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 15

Should the Canucks trade for Hendrix Lapierre?

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly still in search of finding another centre who can complement Elias Pettersson and Filip Chytil. On the opening day of the NHL season, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman mentioned that the Canucks were continuing their search for a centre.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, Thatcher Demko Address ‘Panic’ Talk After Setback

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes and goaltender Thatcher Demko acknowledged the fans' tension surrounding the team’s slow start and the back-to-back losses over the past few days.

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The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Max Sasson News / Canucksarmy / October 15

Canucks recall Max Sasson from AHL Abbotsford

As expected, the Vancouver Canucks have recalled forward Max Sasson from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement on Wednesday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 15

How to read the Canucks’ PuckPedia page for the 2025-26 NHL season

Another Vancouver Canucks season, another set of Vancouver Canucks-related minutiae to master. It’s been a year and a half now since the hockey world lost CapFriendly, but our friends at PuckPedia have stepped into that gap ably ever since, if we do say so ourselves.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / October 15

Does Braeden Cootes change anything about the Canucks’ pursuit of another centre?

Braeden Cootes has been returned to the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL following just three short games at the NHL level for the Vancouver Canucks. While there, the 18-year-old did not make an impact on the scoresheet.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Have the Canucks’ Good Vibes Already Dried Up?

Remember all those “good vibes” stories from the Vancouver Canucks’ preseason? The talk of a refreshed team, better structure, and players finally buying in under new head coach Adam Foote?

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14