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Canucks: Malhotra says Aatu Räty day-to-day ahead of Game 1 vs. Texas

On the eve of the first Calder Cup game in Abbotsford Canucks history, the team hit the ice for practice. With Abbotsford nearly at full health, all eyes were on first-line centre Aatu Räty and his availability.

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Canucks offseason centre trade target: Pavel Zacha

The Vancouver Canucks do tend to have pretty good history with players named ‘Pavel.’ In our ongoing search for a new centre for the Canucks to potentially target via trade during the summer of 2025, we land on Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

2025-26 Canucks Roster Projection 1.0: Thin Up Front, But Strong Defence & Goaltending

The Vancouver Canucks had a tough and drama-filled 2024-25 season, the polar opposite of their 2023-24 campaign that saw smooth sailing, a Pacific Division championship, and a near berth in the Western Conference Final.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / May 28

Kiefer Sherwood not only became the NHL hits leader, but a Canucks fan favourite in 2024-2025: Year in Review

If there’s one Vancouver Canuck that can look back at their 2024-25 season and claim it was an unqualified success, it’s Kiefer Sherwood. The feisty winger set career highs in nearly every statistic and etched his name into the NHL record books.

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The 'Last Stanley Cup Playoff shutout for each NHL franchise' quiz

How many of the NHL goaltenders to record the most recent playoff shutout for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Tom Willander News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Canucks’ Tom Willander Should Play a Big Role Next Season

The Vancouver Canucks now look to the future, and they finally signed 2023 first-round pick Tom Willander to a three-year entry-level contract. There was some contention through the process of getting the contract completed as negotiations hit a standstill.

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Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The ultimate goal of any NHL player is to hoist the Stanley Cup. However, there is another trophy that is pretty great to lift when the playoffs end. We’re talking about the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the postseason’s most valuable player.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 28

Canucks’ Blueprint for Hope: Structure, Goaltending, and a Wild Card or Two

It’s the question making the rounds this offseason, and Halford & Brough put it plainly: Can the Vancouver Canucks ride their blue line and goaltending back to the playoffs—even if their forward group still raises eyebrows?

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / May 28

Free Agents Vancouver Canucks Can Sign From Remaining Playoff Teams

Whatever free agents the Vancouver Canucks sign this offseason, they should have a single attribute in common and that commonality is that they are coming from a winner.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / May 27

Chaos Occurs as Hockey Announcer Gets Attacked Mid-Broadcast by a Fan

The announcer for the Abbotsford Canucks got attacked mid-game and mid-broadcast by a wild fan who threw a chair right at him and nearly caused an injury.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 27

What can Abbotsford Canucks expect from Texas Stars in AHL Western Conference Final?

The Abbotsford Canucks don’t have much time to put their thrilling Pacific Division win over Colorado behind them. Starting on Thursday night, they have to be ready to face the Texas Stars in the best-of-seven American Hockey League Western Conference Final.

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / May 27

Former Vezina Finalist Thatcher Demko Linked to One Specific Metro Division Team by Frank Seravalli

Former Vezina finalist of the Canucks, Thatcher Demko, has been linked to the Philadelphia Flyers by Frank Seravalli, to reunite with Rick Tocchet. After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign marred by injuries, off-ice drama, and a fourth missed playoff berth in five seasons, the Vancouver Canucks are looking to begin anew this summer.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Canucks rumors: Insider explains why free agents don’t want to sign in Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks have watched the entire trajectory of the franchise completely be upended in just one year. Last May, the Canucks had just taken the Edmonton Oilers to seven games in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and looked like they were going to be contenders for years to come.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 27

Abbotsford Canucks broadcaster Brandon Astle allegedly hit with chair during broadcast

Well, here’s a story you don’t see every day. An incident occurred during Game 5 of the American Hockey League’s Pacific Division Final between the Vancouver Canucks’ primary affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, and the Colorado Eagles, the Colorado Avalanche’s top farm team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 27

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson and Thatcher Demko featured on Daily Faceoff’s latest trade targets list

The Vancouver Canucks have a busy offseason ahead of them. The Canucks are looking to trade for a second line centre, and will likely need to replace Brock Boeser and Pius Suter, both of whom are slated to hit free agency on July 1st.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 27

What have the last few deep AHL playoff runs meant for the Vancouver Canucks?

The Canucks are going to the semi-finals! No, not the Vancouver Canucks, and not the NHL semis. But it’s exciting all the same that, with a dominant 5-0 victory in Monday’s decisive Game 5, the Abbotsford Canucks have punched their ticket to the AHL Western Conference Final, where they’ll face the Texas Stars.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 27

Is there a similar Dubois/Kuemper trade out there for the Canucks this offseason?

To rebound back to their successful 2023-2024 campaign, Vancouver Canucks front office has got a lot of work to do to get that back to that level. The biggest issue the Canucks face to get back to where they want to be, is finding a second line centre – plus a few other pieces on offence.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 26

Insider: Canucks Face Serious Uphill Battle in Free Agency

The Vancouver Canucks’ ability to attract top-tier free agents is reportedly going to be a problem this summer. The Canucks are taking a hit to their reputation after all the drama that unfolded this season.

Conor Garland News / Canucksarmy / May 26

Canucks IIHF World Championship wrap up: Garland and O’Connor’s USA wins gold

The 2025 IIHF World Championship has come to a conclusion, and two Vancouver Canucks took home the gold. On Sunday, Conor Garland and Drew O’Connor’s Team USA defeated Switzerland 1-0 in overtime.

Erik Brannstrom News / Hockey Latest / May 26

Former Canucks Defenseman and First-Round Pick Shockingly Leaves the NHL and Heads Overseas

Former Canucks and NHL defenseman Erik Brannstrom has decided to pack his bags and leave the NHL, taking his talents overseas to Europe instead. Defenseman Erik Brannstrom, a two-time trade victim this season, is headed overseas.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 26

6 players with expiring NHL draft right the Canucks could sign

As June approaches, the hockey world gears up for pivotal events like the Stanley Cup Final and the NHL Entry Draft. However, June 1st also marks a critical deadline for NHL teams to decide on prospects with expiring signing rights.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / May 26

Why a Filip Hronek trade is not something the Canucks should be seriously considering

Sometimes, trade rumours really seem to crop up out of nowhere. This past week, several different Canucks-related publications and podcasts floated the idea of Vancouver trading Filip Hronek at some point this offseason, presumably as part of their quest to upgrade their top-six forwards in general, and their top-six centres in particular.

Brock Boeser News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26

3 best Brock Boeser destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

The Vancouver Canucks had Brock Boeser on the trade market during the 2024-25 campaign. He had some struggles on the ice following a 40-goal campaign the year before.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 25

Offseason checklist for the Vancouver Canucks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those already eliminated through the first couple of rounds.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 23

Rumors swirl around potential Filip Hronek trade by Canucks

Could Filip Hronek be on his way out of Vancouver?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Canucks sign Anri Ravinskis to two-year, entry-level contract

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin has announced that the team has signed winger Anri Ravinskis to a two-year, entry-level contract with an $872,500 cap hit.

Brock Boeser News / Blade of Steel / May 23