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NHL prospect Mathis Preston talks draft combine, what it would mean to be drafted by Canucks, and more

In one week, the Vancouver Canucks will have a brand new crop of prospects in their system. They hold four premium picks in the first two rounds: third, 24th, 33rd and 41st.

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Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Trade Talk & a Forced Team Rethink

There’s a growing sense around the Vancouver Canucks that the Elias Pettersson conversation is no longer just background noise. What started as routine offseason speculation now feels closer to something more directional, especially with reports suggesting the Canucks have at least been open to discussing his availability.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Mammoth To Hire Adam Foote As An Assistant Coach

After being let go as head coach of the Canucks following their front office shakeup, Adam Foote won’t be out of a job for long. CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal reports (Twitter link) that Foote has signed on to join the Mammoth’s staff as an assistant coach.

Elias Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / June 19

Pettersson Will Be First Big Test of Canucks Rebuild

There’s a very real tension building around the Vancouver Canucks right now, and it’s not just about Elias Pettersson. It’s about what kind of direction this franchise actually wants to commit to — and whether they can commit to it without second-guessing themselves halfway through.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 19

Utah Mammoth hire ex-Canucks head coach Adam Foote as assistant coach: report

It didn’t take long for former Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote to find his next job behind an NHL bench. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, Foote has signed to be an assistant coach on recently-extended Andre Tourigny’s bench with the Utah Mammoth.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 19

If the Canucks do trade Elias Pettersson, there’s a lesson to be learned in a previous Seth Jones deal

The concept of a “will they, won’t they” situation typically only applies to television romances, but it could also be applied to the Vancouver Canucks and their seniormost Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19

Insider’s Take on the Canucks Raises Hard Rebuild Question

There’s a growing sense around the Vancouver Canucks that the conversation has quietly shifted. It’s no longer just about where they are right now. It’s also about how long it’s going to take to get anywhere meaningful again.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Dilemma & Insider Optimistic About New Direction

For the Vancouver Canucks, in the midst of draft chatter, trade rumours, and quiet organizational shifts, fans will begin to read intent, and intent has often been the missing piece.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 19

3 players we’ll be watching the closest at Canucks development camp 2026

The 2026 NHL Draft is just one week away. That also means, presumably, that Vancouver Canucks development is just over a week away. Though the club hasn’t yet confirmed plans for development camp, history would suggest that on-ice sessions for Canucks dev camp will begin a couple of days after the draft has concluded.

Evander Kane News / Professor Press Box / June 18

Bringing Back Evander Kane Is a No-Brainer for the Oilers

Evander Kane has always been one of those players who come with a warning label attached. Earlier in his career, there were questions about his maturity and consistency, and about whether the baggage outweighed his talent.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 18

Why fired staff being hired elsewhere is a benefit to the Canucks

Say what you will about those individuals who have been relieved of their duties over the past few years in Vancouver, and how those individuals had performed said duties, but few of them have had to wait around very long for their next job.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / June 18

LeBrun thinks Canucks are willing to retain salary in an Elias Pettersson trade

Under new management this summer, the Vancouver Canucks are reportedly continuing to shop some of their veteran players. On Wednesday, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun joined Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer to share the latest rumblings he’s hearing from across the NHL.

Filip Hronek News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Canucks News & Rumours: Using the Draft, Staying the Course & Moving Hronek?

The Vancouver Canucks feel like a team standing at one of those familiar crossroads again. The difference this time is that there’s at least a sense that the organization knows it is at a crossroads.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 19

6 high-floor prospects the Canucks could target in the second round of 2026 NHL Draft

You’ve heard it all season, but this year’s draft contains little to no consensus. Whether it’s the top-10, first round and beyond, it’s difficult to peg exactly who will be available to the Vancouver Canucks in their selections.

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Cole Clayton News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Canucks re-sign defenseman to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday signed defenceman Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract extension, according to a team announcement. Clayton, 26, spent the 2025-26 season in the AHL, appearing in 32 games for the Abbotsford Canucks, recording six assists (0-6-6) along with 27 penalty minutes and a minus-four rating.

Chase Wouters News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Canucks sign Abbotsford captain to one-Year contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed Abbotsford Canucks captain Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way NHL contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Wednesday.

Vasili Podkolzin News / Professor Press Box / June 17

What the Canucks Got Wrong About Podkolzin's Development

Vasili Podkolzin is a useful case study for a question that the Vancouver Canucks probably have to sit with more seriously than they have in the past. Because the real issue isn’t just what happened with him.

Chase Wouters News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Canucks Sign Chase Wouters To One-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks have continued to retain some of their depth from the past season. According to a team announcement, the Canucks have signed forward Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Canucks sign Chase Wouters to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Chase Wouters, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Wouters, 26, spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, collecting 11 goals and 26 points in 70 games while serving as team captain.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Dhaliwal: Lots of chatter that teams are calling on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

As is the case during an NHL offseason, the rumours are starting to heat up. And the Vancouver Canucks‘ highest-paid player has found his name in trade discussion yet again.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Canucks re-sign Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way contract

Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson has now made his third signing in the last five days. First, Jack Thompson, then Cole Clayton, and now the Abbotsford Canucks captain, Chase Wouters, to a one-year, two-way contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Ranking the top 10 Canucks selections from the past 10 NHL Drafts

While it’s been a decade of darkness on the ice, the Vancouver Canucks have had a few bright spots when it comes to the National Hockey League Draft. It stands to reason, considering the Canucks have selected in the top 10 in four of the past 10 drafts and will again next week.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Canucks News & Rumours: Clayton, Pettersson & False Rumours

For the Vancouver Canucks, this week offered some steady reinforcement on the blue line and a reminder that not every rumour gains traction. The club continues to shape its organizational depth with low-profile but meaningful moves that will help stabilize its pipeline in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / June 17

Pettersson, the Canucks, and a Rebuild He Believes In

There’s an interesting little tension sitting underneath the Marcus Pettersson trade rumour story, and it might actually say more about where the Vancouver Canucks are headed than the rumour itself ever did.

Cole Clayton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Canucks Sign Cole Clayton To One-Year Contract

A few days after signing Jack Thompson to a one-year deal, the Vancouver Canucks have made another signing to retain some of their defensive depth for the 2026-27 campaign.