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'His Best Days Might Be Behind Him' – Craig Button Shuts Down Hopes Of Olympic Turnaround For Elias Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks have found themselves in a deep hole this season. Sitting at the bottom of the standings, there has been very little for fans to feel optimistic about.

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Olympic Hockey Preview: Canucks’ Pettersson and Lankinen lead off 2026 Men’s Olympic Hockey Tournament

Well, Vancouver Canucks fans, we’ve finally made it: NHL players are officially back in the Olympics. And even more exciting for Vancouver fans, they get to watch a pair of Canucks on opening day.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11

Longtime Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson passes away

Retired Vancouver Canucks play-by-play announcer Jim Robson has passed away at the age of 91, the news shared by Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK. He was an original

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 10

Legendary Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson passes away at 91

It’s with heavy hearts that we share that legendary Vancouver Canucks broadcaster, Jim Robson, has passed away at the age of 91. Robson became the voice of the Canucks when they entered the National Hockey League as an expansion team in 1970 with CKNW.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson’s Olympic Reset: Can He Find His Magic Again?

I remember the first game I watched Elias Pettersson. He was young, confident, and pulling off moves I’d never seen before. Quick on his feet, always thinking a step or two ahead, slight but strong, like a willow bending without breaking.

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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 / Canucksarmy / February 10

Men’s Olympic hockey schedule: Where and when to watch each Canucks Olympian’s games

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are officially underway, with 2,800+ athletes competing for glory over the next few weeks. Five of those athletes are members of the Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson (Sweden), Teddy Blueger (Latvia), David Kämpf (Czechia), Filip Hronek (Czechia), and Kevin Lankinen (Finland).

Filip Hronek News / Professor Press Box / February 10

Two Canucks Set to Shine for Czechia in the Olympics

Men’s Olympic hockey is almost here, and two Canucks—Filip Hronek and David Kämpf—are set to skate for Czechia. Both bring very different skill sets, but each could be key to the Czech team's performance in Milan.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Insider Suggests Top Wingers Are Most Likely Canucks to Be Traded

The Vancouver Canucks are one of the few—if not the only—teams around the NHL openly rebuilding and willing to discuss trades involving just about every player on their roster.

Kieren Dervin News / Canucksarmy / February 10

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #11 Kieren Dervin

We continue our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings with our final prospect outside of the top ten here at CanucksArmy. Slotting in at #11 is a creative two-way centre navigating his first full season in Major Junior hockey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 9

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #12 Gabriel Chiarot

We continue our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings with one of the organization’s more straightforward projections. If you’re looking for a high-motor winger whose value comes from pace, work ethic, and competitiveness rather than from pure offence, this may be your guy.

Conor Garland News / Canucksarmy / February 9

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Öhgren-Blueger-Garland line shines before Olympic break

Welcome back to Stars of the Week at CanucksArmy ! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / February 9

Vancouver Canucks Rebuild: Timeline, Trades, and What Comes Next

The Vancouver Canucks rebuild has reached a volatile crossroads, blurring the line between a strategic retool and a full organizational reset. Sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, Vancouver’s so-called “hybrid rebuild” has exposed long-standing issues with roster construction, defensive structure, and leadership stability.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 9

Is there a scenario in which the Canucks don’t trade any of their pending UFAs?

Rebuilds tend to be times of great uncertainty in the life cycle of a hockey team. That said, as the Vancouver Canucks have slowly but surely transitioned

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Foote’s Future, Garland Trade Rumours, Olympics Begin & More

The Vancouver Canucks and the rest of the NHL are officially on pause for the Winter Olympics, which are taking place in Milan-Cortina, Italy, until Feb.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Blueger’s Scathing Comments Expose Canucks Leadership Problem

Something interesting is bubbling with the Vancouver Canucks right now. In a recent video, Halford and Brough discuss Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger‘s scathing comments about the “character” of the team, wondering if the sentiment was directed at teammate Elias Pettersson.

J.T. Miller News / Professor Press Box / February 8

The Cost of Leadership: J.T. Miller and the Canucks

J.T. Miller’s time with the Vancouver Canucks was a rollercoaster. Some highs had fans cheering, some lows left you wondering what was going on behind the scenes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 8

Abby Canucks weekend recap: AHL Canucks split two-game set with red-hot Barracuda

It wasn’t the ideal start, but the Abbotsford Canucks managed to salvage a split against the red-hot San Jose Barracuda over the weekend at Rogers Forum.

Basile Sansonnens News / Canucksarmy / February 8

CA’s top 15 mid-season Canucks prospect rankings: #13 Basile Sansonnens

We continue to push through our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings here at CanucksArmy. We’re now off to the races, with two ranked prospects already covered.

Braeden Cootes News / Professor Press Box / February 8

Can Braeden Cootes Become the Canucks’ Next Star?

Something electric is happening in the WHL right now, and Vancouver Canucks fans are noticing. Braeden Cootes isn’t just scoring—he’s making plays that stop you mid-scroll.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 7

2026 NHL Draft: Who are the Canucks’ top threats to land best odds at first overall?

Saying that the 2025-26 season hasn’t gone the way the Vancouver Canucks organization or their fans envisioned heading into the year would be a massive understatement.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 7

Canucks News & Rumours: Garland, Foegele, Myers & Trade Moves

The Vancouver Canucks are heading into a crucial stretch of the season, and it’s got fans talking about what’s next. The Olympic break gives everyone a chance to catch their breath, but soon enough, action resumes, and decisions have to be made.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Vancouver Canucks Reassign Three Players

The Vancouver Canucks announced a series of transactions to prepare their roster for the Olympic break: forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki, defenseman Victor Mancini, and netminder Nikita Tolopilo have all been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Canucks Willing to Make Big Sacrifice to Trade Evander Kane

The Vancouver Canucks appear increasingly motivated to move forward without Evander Kane, and all signs point to a front office willing to be aggressive — even desperate — in finding a trade partner.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Trade Deadline Primer: Vancouver Canucks

With the Olympic break approaching, the trade deadline is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?