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Canucks: Using comparables to establish Aatu Räty’s updated NHL ceiling

Despite making some very big proclamations at the onset of the offseason about their need to get a second line centre — Jim Rutherford saying it would be expensive to go out and get a 2C but it would be more expensive not to comes to mind — all signs point to the Vancouver Canucks being done with their offseason work.

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2025 Canucks vs. Kraken Prospect Showcase primer

It’s time to build a rivalry. After scrapping the annual Young Stars tournament in Penticton, the Vancouver Canucks/Seattle Kraken Prospect Showcase is officially born.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / September 12

Quinn Hughes hits the ice at UBC along with many of his Canucks teammates

For the first time this offseason, Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes joined his teammates for an informal pre-training camp skate at UBC on Friday morning.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 12

Canucks’ Demko and Garland extensions are already standing out from the 2026 UFA crowd

The date of July 1, 2026, will be an important one for the Vancouver Canucks franchise. It’s the day on which captain Quinn Hughes becomes eligible to sign a contract extension.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 12

CanucksArmy’s complete list of the Top 50 Canucks of all time

Over the past 50 days, we here at CanucksArmy have written individual profiles on the top 50 Vancouver Canucks of all time. To put a bow on the exercise, we’ve decided to compile our entire list right here.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 12

Canucks’ Lekkerimäki details playoff injury, offseason training, and more

The Vancouver Canucks Prospect Showcase roster got its first practice session on Thursday morning in Abbotsford. Following the practice, CanucksArmy met with Jonathan Lekkerimäki to discuss last year’s Calder Cup run, his offseason training and his outlook on the upcoming season.

Elias Pettersson News / Breakaway on SI / September 12

Canucks Forward Shows Up for Season 'Bulked Up'

Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson has been preparing for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season by getting bigger and stronger. Pettersson enters the upcoming year with a lot to prove and a desire to put the past season behind him.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Cootes, Willander, and more Canucks prospects hit the ice in preparation for showcase vs. Kraken prospects

The Vancouver Canucks’ Prospect Showcase roster hit the ice for the first time on Thursday morning at the Abbotsford Centre. Abbotsford Head Coach Manny Malhotra led today’s drills ahead of this weekend’s two-game showcase between the Canucks and Seattle Kraken.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Hughes on Canucks Future: 'Anything Can Change'

Quinn Hughes was asked by Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast what he would say when asked if the Vancouver Canucks have a chance of keeping him beyond his current contract.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Canucks' Quinn Hughes Responds to Brother’s Comment on Playing Together

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes knew the question was coming on Wednesday, just one day after his brother Jack, of the New Jersey Devils, admitted he'd "love" to play alongside him and current teammate and brother Luke.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Quinn Hughes makes it clear that Canucks’ performance this season will influence long-term plans

With everything he brings on and off the ice, Quinn Hughes is a franchise cornerstone for the Vancouver Canucks. A year out from his eligibility to sign an extension with the team, the million-dollar question for fans this summer has been, Do we have a chance of keeping this guy in Vancouver?

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / September 11

Canucks Insider Rick Dhaliwal Reveals Three Centers the Team Tried and Failed to Acquire

The Vancouver Canucks tried to be aggressive this off-season, but thanks to Rick Dhaliwal, we know of three players they tried and failed to land up front.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Hughes, Prospects Showcase & More

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours, the first hockey of the 2025-26 season will be played in Everett and Seattle, WA, with the inaugural Prospects Showcase.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Best case scenario: Which big names might be buyable if the Canucks are contending at the 2026 Trade Deadline?

The Vancouver Canucks are currently in their “Schrodinger’s Cat” phase of the 2025-26 season. Nobody yet knows if they’re going to leap to the occasion and return to the playoffs, or if they’re going to come out with all the energy of a dead feline.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Canucks’ 2025-26 Seasons Rests on Elias Pettersson

When the Vancouver Canucks take to the ice this season, one storyline will loom over everything: Elias Pettersson. He’s the team’s most talented forward, their emotional hinge, and the one who, when he’s on, makes the Canucks look like a legitimate contender.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10

Quinn Hughes Responds to Jack’s Comments About Playing Together

Following comments on Tuesday from Jack Hughes that got fans wondering about his future in New Jersey, and potentially joining his brother Quinn somewhere, Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes addressed his brother’s comments on Wednesday.

Jermaine Loewen News / Inside The Rink / September 10

ECHL: Jermaine Loewen Announces Retirement

Fort Wayne Komets forward Jermaine Loewen has announced his retirement from pro hockey after six seasons. In what would be his final season in professional hockey, Loewen had two goals and three assists for five points in 20 games with the Kalamazoo Wings before playing in two games with the Fort Wayne Komets as his ECHL career came full circle.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

NHL makes official decision on Oilers regarding LTIR usage

The NHL’s investigation into the Oilers’ usage of long-term injured reserve last season regarding winger Evander Kane has been closed.

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

What Happened to the Canucks 'Whatever It Takes' for Centre Depth?

Heading into the offseason, the Vancouver Canucks were clear about their priorities. Management knew they needed help down the middle. After last year’s playoff exit, both Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford suggested the club would do “whatever it takes” to land a legitimate second-line centre.