Vancouver Canucks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The uncertainty of the third overall pick puts some offseason decisions in flux for the Canucks

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is complete, and the Vancouver Canucks have been ‘awarded’ the third overall selection. That pick will undoubtedly provide the Canucks with a prospect of extremely high quality.

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CA Draft profiles: Viggo Björck has become one of this year’s more polarizing first-round targets

The Vancouver Canucks clinched the 32nd spot in the NHL standings and secured the best odds (25.5%) at the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7

One Name in Anaheim Suggests a Much Bigger Canucks’ Trade

In a recent conversation that turned into a discussion about how to move Elias Pettersson’s contract, Halford and Brough asked, “What if the Canucks just shook everything up?” It kicks off with talk around Mason McTavish.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 7

Canucks’ Sasson named to Team USA for IIHF World Championships; Boeser not on preliminary roster

Another Vancouver Canuck is heading to the World Championships to represent his country. Canucks forward Max Sasson was named to Team USA’s IIHF World Championships roster.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Canucks News & Rumours: Stenberg, Malhotra, Sharks Need & Trading Up

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t win the NHL Draft Lottery, and dropping to third overall still stings. When you enter the night with the best odds at landing first overall, anything short of that feels like leaving money on the table.

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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.

Max Sasson News / Professor Press Box / May 7

Max Sasson Earns His Place in Canucks Lineup

There’s something that’s hard not to like about players like Max Sasson. They don’t come into an organization with a lot of noise around them, no big expectations, no “future core piece” labels.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 7

Who do NHL draft experts think the Canucks should pick at third overall?

As you surely know by now, the Vancouver Canucks have fallen two spots in the 2026 NHL Draft order thanks to the lottery balls not falling their way on Tuesday.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / May 7

Elias Pettersson found 10 more points, but is still looking for that missing piece: Year in Review

This is probably the player review you’ve been waiting for most. No one epitomized the Vancouver Canucks’ struggles this season more than Elias Pettersson.

Linus Karlsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Canucks’ Linus Karlsson hopes to end season on high note with Swedish national team

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. As Sweden prepares for the IIHF Men’s World Championship

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6

3 thoughts on Canucks falling to 3rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

After Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery results, the Vancouver Canucks fell yet again and will be selecting third overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Here are some of my quick thoughts on how the day went down.

Elliotte Friedman News / Canucksarmy / May 6

Friedman: Canucks interviewed Martin Madden, Scott White enters search late

As the Vancouver Canucks‘ search for their next general manager, more candidates have entered the conversation for the position. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, there are two more names to keep an eye on: Martin Madden and Scott White.

Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / May 6

With Rutherford stepping down, should the Canucks name a new President of Hockey Ops?

The Vancouver Canucks are on the verge of finding a new general manager, but soon they’ll need to replace the man who’s hiring him. Jim Rutherford announced after the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday that he’ll be stepping down from his role as Canucks’ President of Hockey Operations after the draft in June.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 6

If the Canucks prefer a forward at the draft, Sharks lottery win may be a blessing in disguise

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone, and it went much like everything else in the 2025-26 season – as in, the Vancouver Canucks lost, and have moved down to the third overall pick in the 2026 Entry Draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Canucks News & Rumours: Draft Turning Point, Rutherford & Sasson’s Breakthrough

The draft lottery didn’t deliver what the Vancouver Canucks had hoped for. The Canucks entered with the best odds at first overall and walked away with the third pick.

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The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6

Who do Canucks fans want at third overall?

By now, you’ve heard the news. The Vancouver Canucks did not win the first overall pick at the NHL Draft Lottery and the first chance to draft Gavin McKenna.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6

Injury forces Canucks Höglander to miss upcoming World Hockey Championships

A difficult season for Nils Höglander took another tough turn on Wednesday when the Vancouver Canucks forward was ruled out for the upcoming World Hockey Championships due to injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 6

Canucks President makes abrupt bombshell announcement that shakes up front office

It was a disaster of a season for the Vancouver Canucks. The team ended with the worst record in the NHL and the best chance to win the NHL Draft Lottery.

Jim Rutherford News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Rutherford Stepping Down with Canucks, New GM Has Draft Autonomy

Jim Rutherford will step down from his role as the Canucks president of hockey operations after the 2026 NHL Draft, he announced. In his post-lottery media availability, Rutherford says that, after the draft, he will step away from day-to-day operations, but will remain with the Canucks as an advisor and Alternate Governor.

Jim Rutherford News / Daily Faceoff / May 6