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Manny Malhotra’s inexperienced staff represents a unique opportunity for Canucks

More pieces of the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2026-27 season are falling into place. Filling out the rest of Manny Malhotra’s coaching staff is a crew of very intriguing names.

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Could Elias Pettersson spend time back on the wing for the Canucks in 2026-27?

There is probably no other player in the Vancouver Canucks organization with more question marks attached to them heading into the 2026-27 than Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Canucks News & Rumours: Cootes, Oleksiak, Schenn, Buium, Willander & a New Blue Line

There is an interesting balancing act happening with the Vancouver Canucks. The team is trying to remain competitive while ensuring their next wave of young players develops the right way.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Canucks' Plans for Marco Rossi Emerge Amid Elias Pettersson Speculation

The Vancouver Canucks have entered a rebuilding phase after trading franchise defenseman Quinn Hughes during the 2025-26 season. Under new general manager Ryan Johnson and coach Manny Malhotra, who were hired in May and June, respectively, Vancouver has made moves geared toward building for the future and developing younger players.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / July 12

Canucks Finalize Their Coaching Staff with Some Surprises

The Vancouver Canucks have officially completed Manny Malhotra’s coaching staff for the upcoming season, but one thing stands out about the group joining him behind the bench.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 12

Recent staffing decisions leave Canucks with big holes that must be filled in player development

As the Vancouver Canucks have shuffled their deck this summer and rearranged their front office and coaching staffs at both the National Hockey League and American Hockey League levels, it has resulted in several promotions from within.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Canucks News & Rumours: Hronek, Boeser, Pettersson, Buium, Karlsson or Schenn as Captain?

The Vancouver Canucks have spent much of the offseason trying to figure out what comes next. The Quinn Hughes trade changed the look of the roster, but it also created another important question that doesn’t get answered with a simple transaction.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 12

Canucks prospect Adam Novotný talks about his development journey and who he models his game after

Things may be quieting down for the summer across the NHL following the draft and free agency, but for players and prospects, the summer months are far from time off.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 12

Who will make up the Canucks’ leadership group in 2026-27?

The Vancouver Canucks have gone six months without a captain following the trade of Quinn Hughes, their longest such stint since Henrik Sedin retired. It’s yet to be determined whether the Canucks will name a new captain prior to the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Canucks' Elias Pettersson Linked to Penguins As Possible Trade Target

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason trying to strengthen the aging core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang while they remain under contract.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 11

Could the Canucks take advantage of a cap-strapped Ducks team?

Now in a rebuilding phase, the Vancouver Canucks are in a prime position to use their salary cap to their advantage, take on some unwanted money from overpaid players, and get paid handsomely to do so.

Marco Rossi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Insider makes bold Canucks’ Marco Rossi prediction

Although Elias Pettersson makes more money than any other player on the Vancouver Canucks, it’s been rumored for many months that he could eventually be shipped out of British Columbia.

Shane Wright News / Canucksarmy / July 11

The Canucks should probably avoid pursuing Shane Wright unless he comes unexpectedly cheap

The process of rebuilding is supposed to be a slow one, and the Vancouver Canucks seem poised to employ the patience one requires. The most important part of a rebuild is acquiring premium young talent, and that’s almost exclusively done through the draft, an event that comes but once a year.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Schenn, Malhotra, Hronek, Mougenel, Smith & Krog

As the Vancouver Canucks continue to reshape their entire organization, the latest moves suggest this rebuild is about more than simply adding young players.

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The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

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The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Luke Schenn News / Professor Press Box / July 11

The Canucks Have Found the Perfect Role for Luke Schenn

When we talk about veteran players, we usually focus on what they can still do on the ice. How many minutes can they still play? Can they handle top opponents?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

11 non-Canucks NHL free agency stories you may have missed

As you all know, here at CanucksArmy, we are very dialled in on the Vancouver Canucks. Whether that’s through our wide range of live shows and offerings on our YouTube channel or our articles here on the site, we aim to cover just about every possible angle with our Canucks coverage.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Canucks Finalize Coaching Staff

While Manny Malhotra took over as the head coach of the Canucks a little more than a month ago, the rest of his coaching staff remained largely uncertain, aside from Ryan Mougenel coming over from AHL Providence. That uncertainty has concluded as the team announced that they have finalized their staff for the upcoming season.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Milestone Watch: Health will determine Demko’s ability to rise through Canucks all-time goaltending ranks next season

In his decade-plus in the Vancouver Canucks organization, Thatcher Demko has posted 134 National Hockey League victories. However, just 18 of them have come over the past two injury-plagued seasons in which he has appeared in 23 and 20 games, respectively.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Canucks announce 4 hirings to Manny Malhotra’s NHL coaching staff

On Friday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced four hirings to head coach Manny Malhotra’s coaching staff. Ryan Mougenel, Jordan Smith, and Jason Krog will be Malhotra’s assistant coaches in Vancouver, while Andrew Shaw is now the assistant to the video coach.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Brooks Rogowski named to team USA’s 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase roster

Vancouver Canucks fans will get their first taste of competitive action for at least one of their recently drafted prospects later in July. A few days after the 2026 NHL Draft, USA Hockey announced that recent Canucks draft pick Brooks Rogowski has been invited to USA’s 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase roster.

Luke Schenn News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Luke Schenn might not be an every-night player for the Canucks in 2026-27, and that’s alright with them

It’s been three whole NHL seasons since Luke Schenn last suited up for the Vancouver Canucks. And in the sport of hockey, that’s an enormous amount of time.

Zeev Buium News / Professor Press Box / July 6

Should the Canucks Sign Zeev Buium Early Because of Offer Sheets?

One of the biggest storylines around the NHL these days is the growing fear of offer sheets. After a few high-profile cases, it feels like every fan base is wondering whether its young stars need to be signed early before another team swoops in with a massive contract.