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Canucks’ Rutherford Makes Admission On Hughes and Pettersson Trades

In today’s Vancouver Canucks news and rumors rundown, Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford spoke with the media and made a stunning admission — the organization knew Quinn Hughes wasn’t staying long before the season began.

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Rutherford to evaluate his future after hiring Canucks’ new GM, who will also make the call on Adam Foote

Jim Rutherford met with the media to discuss the Vancouver Canucks‘ path forward after the club fired GM Patrik Allvin on Friday morning. Rutherford dove into a number of topics, but one big one was the Canucks’ search for a new general manager, which Rutherford said will commence on Monday with a round of Zoom calls.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford says he knew Quinn Hughes wouldn’t re-sign in Vancouver

Taking to the podium following one of the worst seasons in Vancouver Canucks franchise history, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford was ruthless

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 17

The Statsies: Marcus Pettersson leads Canucks in xGF in season-finale loss to Oilers

And so ends the nightmare season. The Vancouver Canucks got blown out to end their 2025-26 campaign, losing 6-1 to the Edmonton Oilers on the road. It was nothing if not a fitting end to the season, a game where they were hopelessly outplayed by their opposition and deserved to get demolished.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 17

Derek Forbort details frustrating injury that went from day-to-day to ending his season

It’s been an incredibly frustrating season for Derek Forbort. Forbort appeared in just two games this season, the first two of what would end up being a disastrous 2025-26 season for the Vancouver Canucks.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Will Ryan Johnson become the Canucks’ next GM?

The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday they had fired Patrik Allvin as general manager, ending his four-year term with the club. The news comes after the Canucks finished the 2025-26 season with a 25-49-8 record and 58 points, dead last in the NHL and going into the offseason with the best odds at the No.

Patrik Allvin News / Canucksarmy / April 17

Disastrous 2025 trade deadline the beginning of the end for Allvin as Canucks GM

Two years ago this week, Patrik Allvin was basking in the glow of a 50-win and 109 point season that had his Vancouver Canucks celebrating a Pacific Division title and preparing to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 17

Canucks: If Rutherford and Allvin’s moves are synonymous, why does Rutherford get to stay?

In the wake of Patrik Allvin’s firing on Friday morning, I found myself coming back to one thought that just wouldn’t go away. It’s the one posed in the headline.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / April 17

Canucks dismiss GM Patrik Allvin after last-place finish

The Vancouver Canucks fired general manager Patrik Allvin on Friday after the club's last-place finish in the Western Conference. Allvin was hired on Jan.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

What Went Wrong in Vancouver? Inside the Canucks’ GM Firing

The Vancouver Canucks have officially moved on from their general manager, signaling the end of a tenure that ultimately failed to deliver consistent results or a clear long-term direction.

Patrik Allvin News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin

As first reported by Swedish outlet Aftonbladet.se, and later confirmed by the team, the Vancouver Canucks have let go Patrik Allvin as general manager.

Patrik Allvin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

Vancouver Canucks Fire GM Patrik Allvin

The Vancouver Canucks have reportedly fired general manager Patrik Allvin. TSN’s Farhan Lalji has confirmed a report out of Sweden, one that noted, “…on Thursday evening, local time in Canada, the owners agreed to dismiss Allvin.” The Swedish newspaper wrote: “Patrik Allvin became the first Swedish general manager in the NHL.

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Patrik Allvin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Canucks Fire Patrik Allvin

The Canucks have relieved general manager Patrik Allvin of his duties, per a team announcement. Darren Dreger of TSN was first on it this morning after Thomas Ros of Sweden’s Aftonbladet said overnight that the Canucks made the decision around last night’s season finale to let him go.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Canucks lose 6-1 to Oilers as 2025-26 season comes to an end

The Canucks rolled into tonight with three straight games, which is obviously a ton of fun. Even more fun — the Canucks had a chance to absolutely sewer the Oilers’ hopes of a deep playoff run with a win tonight.

Curtis Douglas News / NHL Trade Talk / April 16

Curtis Douglas Is Changing the Feel of the Canucks

Curtis Douglas has been one of those surprise stories that actually feel earned. The big winger walked into the Canucks room this season as a waiver-wire pickup with zero guarantees and became a guy whose name teammates chanted after a 4-3 OT win.

Linus Karlsson News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Canucks: Linus Karlsson reflects on turning a strong Calder Cup run into an NHL career

In a season full of disappointments and apathy starting to set in with the fan base, there have been few Vancouver Canucks who have actually taken their game to the next level.

Kieren Dervin News / Canucksarmy / April 16

Canucks prospect Kieren Dervin commits to Michigan for the 2026-27 season

The NCAA landscape continues to shift, with players increasingly exploring the transfer portal and exercising their ability to pivot. On Thursday, Vancouver Canucks prospect Kieren Dervin exercised that right, announcing that he has decommitted from Penn State and will instead join the Michigan Wolverines.

Curtis Douglas News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

Canucks News & Rumours: Douglas, OT Magic, Draft Lottery & Blunders

The Vancouver Canucks are heading into their final game of the season, and while the standings won’t flatter them, there’s still something worth paying attention to.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16

Canucks rumors: The 2 players Vancouver won’t re-sign this offseason

The Vancouver Canucks are going to look quite different in 2026-27 after one of the worst seasons in franchise history concludes on Thursday night. The Canucks have won just 25 games in 81 tries in 2025-26, and are a full 17 points behind the Chicago Blackhawks, who are set to finish 31st.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Canucks May Already Have the Pieces to Take a Big Jump Next Season

It’s funny how a season can drift into meaninglessness and still leave you with something to think about. The Vancouver Canucks haven’t had much to celebrate at home this year, and the numbers at Rogers Arena have been ugly enough that you don’t really need to dress them up.

Jake Debrusk News / Field Level Media / April 15

Jake DeBrusk's second goal of game lifts Canucks past Kings in OT

Jake DeBrusk scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Vancouver Canucks edged the visiting Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Tuesday night. DeBrusk tapped in an Elias Pettersson feed at the side of the net at 2:58 of the extra frame.