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How contracts like Jake DeBrusk’s have gained relative value after another round of free agency

The NHL salary cap has been going through a growth spurt lately. After the cap ceiling had been frozen at $81.5 million for three straight years from 2019-20 through to 2021-22, the league exited the ‘flat cap era’ with a modest increase to $82.5 million as of 2022-23.

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Canucks prospects Cootes and Malhotra earn early opportunities at World Junior Showcase

Braeden Cootes and Caleb Malhotra arrived at Canada’s World Junior Summer Showcase from different starting points. One is returning to the national program with tournament experience, a bronze medal, and an appetite for a larger role this time around.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2026-27

The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a really rough season. One of the worst in franchise history. Unfortunately, while the Canucks didn’t and don’t have a good roster, part of the reason for the horrible results was major underperformance and missed time from key pieces.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 28

3 former Canucks remain unsigned a month into NHL free agency

Three former Vancouver Canucks are still looking for places to play next season with six weeks to go before National Hockey League training camps open. Winger Evander Kane, along with defencemen Derek Forbort and Pierre-Olivier Joseph, are all unrestricted free agents and have been on the open market since July 1st.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 28

Prime Video to host Wednesday Night Hockey, NHL playoff games in 12-year agreement

Canucks broadcasts will be available on two different platforms for the next 12 years, as Prime Video and Sportsnet announced a new partnership to sublicense NHL national broadcast rights in Canada until 2038.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 28

Trade Trees: Long before he joined Canucks, Linus Karlsson was once swapped for Lou Lamoriello

The trade that brought Linus Karlsson to the Vancouver Canucks is pretty straightforward and has proven to be a solid transaction for the hockey club. In February 2019, the Canucks acquired the now 26-year-old right-winger from San Jose in a one-for-one swap for Jonathan Dahlen.

Brooks Rogowski News / Professor Press Box / July 28

Canucks Rogowski's Strong Case for a World Junior Spot

The Vancouver Canucks did not draft Brooks Rogowski 33rd overall because they thought they were getting the next flashy offensive star. They chose him because he offered something that is becoming increasingly valuable in the NHL — size, versatility, and the ability to impact the game in different ways.

Niklas Aaram-Olsen News / Canucksarmy / July 28

CA’s top 20 Canucks summer prospect rankings: #8 Niklas Aaram-Olsen

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Rogowski, Hronek & Bigger Decisions Coming

The Vancouver Canucks are in an interesting spot right now. They are not starting from scratch, but they are also not simply trying to repeat what they have done over the past few seasons.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 28

Where is the best place for Jonathan Lekkerimäki to succeed within the Canucks’ 2026-27 roster?

We’ve hit the point in the offseason at which we’re fewer than two months from seeing the Vancouver Canucks hit the ice again. As of now, however, the exact shape of the team and their lineup is a little uncertain.

Brooks Rogowski News / Canucksarmy / July 27

Canucks prospect Brooks Rogowski makes strong impression at World Junior Summer Showcase

Brooks Rogowski has wasted little time introducing himself to USA Hockey’s World Junior decision-makers. The Vancouver Canucks prospect has scored in consecutive games for USA Blue at the World Junior Summer Showcase, collecting two goals and an assist in victories over Sweden and Finland.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 27

Memorabilia Monday: A journey through Canucks calendars over the years

Welcome back to Memorabilia Monday! Today, we take a journey through the history of Vancouver Canucks team calendars! For over half a century, the start of a new Canucks season could be marked by the arrival of the official team calendar, chock-full of photos and game schedules found at your local pharmacy.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 27

How good are the newest Canucks at dropping the gloves?

The Vancouver Canucks might not score as many goals these days as they have in years past. But they do have goals these days, and that’s probably more important in the long run.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Canucks News & Rumours: Tolopilo, Mancini Could Shape Vancouver’s Future

The Vancouver Canucks are entering what feels like an important season. After taking a step backward, the organization is entering a transition period.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 27

The 9 jersey numbers never worn by a Canuck: Wagner’s Weekly

This past week, we found out that a few Vancouver Canucks players will be changing their numbers heading into next season. Marco Rossi will be taking up Alex Edler’s old number 23.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Best Contracts for 2026-27

It’s difficult to judge the contract values on a team like the Vancouver Canucks that is firmly in a rebuild phase and thus is possibly the worst team in the league. However, even on a team coming off one of the weakest seasons in franchise history, some players have been sneakily valuable and have produced at a level above their pay grade.

Jake Debrusk News / NHLFanCentral / July 27

Canucks’ $20 million problem: why Jake DeBrusk emerges as the logical trade candidate

The Vancouver Canucks entered the offseason with enough salary-cap space, but their biggest concern may not be staying under the NHL’s cap limit. Instead, the team reportedly has to decide how much money ownership wants to spend on the roster in the future.

Ty Mueller News / Canucksarmy / July 26

CA’s top 20 Canucks summer prospect rankings: #10 Ty Mueller

Arshdeep Bains News / Professor Press Box / July 26

Arshdeep Bains Has One More Chance to Prove He Belongs

One of the interesting storylines heading into the 2026-27 season is that the Vancouver Canucks have jobs available. The organization has spent the last year reshaping the roster, and while some spots will go to established NHL players, there is room for young players to force their way into the conversation.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 26