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7 free agents the Canucks could target that fit Ryan Johnson’s vision

We blinked, and the 2026 NHL Draft is behind us, and free agency officially kicks off tomorrow. Although, it doesn’t project to be as exciting as we’re used to seeing – at least, on the actual free agency front.

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What the Canucks are getting in second round pick Niklas Aaram-Olsen

The second second-round pick the Vancouver Canucks made in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft was Niklas Aaram-Olsen at 41st overall. It was clear from the three picks ahead of him that the Canucks entered this draft with a plan, a mould for the players that they wanted – and Aaram-Olsen is a swing at the upside of that concept.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 29

Canucks announce they won’t make qualifying offers to five pending restricted free agents

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Monday that they will not be tendering qualifying offers to five players: P-O Joseph, Nils Aman, Danila Klimovich, Chase Stillman and Jayden Grubbe.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 29

With the 2026 Draft complete, Canucks should not be done hunting for top centre and defence prospects

Given that the rebuild wasn’t officially announced until partway through last season, the 2026 NHL Entry Draft was the first in a new era of Vancouver Canucks hockey.

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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 / June 29

Why Brendan Gallagher Fits the Canucks, Big Numbers or Not

From the Vancouver Canucks’ perspective, the Brendan Gallagher trade is one of those moves that looks simple on the transaction sheet but carries a slightly larger meaning when you sit with it for a moment.

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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.

Brendan Gallagher News / Canucksarmy / June 29

New Canucks winger Gallagher excited to bring leadership to West Coast

There seemed to be a touch of relief in his voice as Brendan Gallagher met the media following his trade Monday morning from Montreal to Vancouver. The

Army Black Knights News / Canucksarmy / June 29

Canucks announce 2026 development camp roster

On Monday, the Vancouver Canucks announced their 2026 development camp roster. The camp will be held at the Rogers Forum in Abbotsford from Tuesday, June 30 through Thursday, July 2, and will feature 25 prospects (17 forwards, five defencemen and three goaltenders.

Brendan Gallagher News / Canucksarmy / June 29

Canucks’ trade for Brendan Gallagher a sharp low-risk move

You can preach culture all you want, but until you make changes to it, it doesn’t really matter all that much. Ryan Johnson, Daniel Sedin, and Henrik Sedin have talked plenty about improving the Canucks’ culture since they came aboard, and on Monday, they made a roster move that should do just that.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 29

Predators acquire F Nils Hoglander from Canucks

The Nashville Predators acquired forward Nils Hoglander from the Vancouver Canucks on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft. Hoglander, 25, has two seasons remaining on a three-year, $9 million contract he signed with Vancouver in October 2024.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Canucks Trade Hoglander to Preds, Add Gallagher From Canadiens

The Vancouver Canucks made two roster moves in quick succession Monday, trading Nils Hoglander to the Nashville Predators before turning around and acquiring veteran winger Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens — with the Canadiens retaining 50 percent of his salary.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Canucks News & Rumours: The Harder Truth Behind the Draft Weekend

The NHL Draft is over, free agency is about to begin, and trade rumours are starting to heat up. None of those events happen in isolation. Together, they’re giving Vancouver Canucks fans their first real look at how the new management group intends to build their team.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Vancouver Canucks Acquire Brendan Gallagher

First reported by Rick Dhaliwal, Brendan Gallagher is being traded to the Vancouver Canucks. Both teams have since confirmed the trade. The Montreal Canadiens will retain 50% of the salary, per Puckpedia, meaning the Canucks will only pay $3.25MM of that cap hit.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Nils Hoglander News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Predators acquire Hoglander from Canucks for pick

New Nashville Predators president of hockey operations continues to hit the ground running, as he has made yet another move with an eye toward re-shaping the Predators’ stable of depth forwards.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 29

Canucks trade Nils Höglander to Predators for third round pick

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Nils Höglander to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a third-round pick. Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson made the announcement Monday morning.

Thatcher Demko News / Professor Press Box / June 29

Thatcher Demko Is the Canucks’ Most Curious Trade Piece

For the Vancouver Canucks, Thatcher Demko is one of those players who turns a team’s entire situation into a question rather than an answer. On the surface, nothing dramatic is happening.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 29

Where each Canucks 2026 draft pick will play in 2026-27

After two days and seven rounds, the Vancouver Canucks have finally completed their selection process for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Vancouver is exiting this year’s draft with an impressive bounty of prospects after selecting nine players in total, including the third overall pick, which was previously announced in May’s Draft Lottery.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 28

Grading each of the Canucks’ 9 selections at the 2026 NHL Draft

We blinked, and the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has come and gone. All the speculation and conversation has been put to rest, and the Vancouver Canucks have a fully revamped prospect pool after installing nine new additions.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Meet the Canucks’ 2026 NHL Draft Class

The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up on Saturday, and the Vancouver Canucks added nine new players to their prospect pool. The theme of this year’s draft class was size, as none of the players clocked in at less than 6-feet, with the tallest being a massive 6-foot-7.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 28

Why size mattered for the Canucks at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft | Wagner’s Weekly

It wasn’t hard to figure out the Vancouver Canucks’ draft strategy at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. It became pretty clear when the Canucks selected 6’7” centre Brooks Rogowski with the first pick in the second round, then followed that up with a pair of 6’4” wingers and a 6’5” defenceman — size was a major factor at the Canucks’ draft table.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

What the Canucks Need to Learn About Team Building

During the NHL draft, the Vancouver Canucks revealed exactly who they want to be as a team. They want to be bigger, faster, and stronger. As part of this plan, there’s a rumour linking the Canucks to Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Alexander Nikishin.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra, Rogowski, Nikishin for Pettersson & Team Philosophy Emerges

The NHL Draft may be over, but the Vancouver Canucks‘ offseason is really just entering its next phase. This is the time of year when organizations begin revealing who they are—not just through the players they draft, but through the players they continue to pursue.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Penguins identical twin draft picks have chance to join very small club

Identical twin brothers Liam and Markus Ruck were two of the most fascinating prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Winners, losers from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft

The 'Most Stanley Cup Playoff goals' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Canucks select Brooks Rogowski No. 33 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Vancouver Canucks have selected center Brooks Rogowski with the No.33 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Rogowski was projected to be selected around 39th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 15th and as low as 61st.

Manny Malhotra News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Caleb, Manny Malhotra had no idea Canucks were taking Caleb No. 3 overall in 2026 Draft

It’s officially a family affair in Vancouver, as first-year head coach Manny Malhotra will get the chance to coach his son in the NHL, as the Canucks used the No.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / June 26

Three Players the Vancouver Canucks Could Look to Move

Daily Faceoff: Irfaan Gaffar, on what the Vancouver Canucks could do this offseason. Who they should be looking to move? Tyler Yaremchuk: “What’s your best guess on what they get up to over the next three to five days here?