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Drama Doesn’t End In Vancouver, Even After Quinn Hughes Trade

Oddly, I’m glad to see the Vancouver Canucks’ captain Quinn Hughes go. That probably sounds unfeeling. But Hughes was special. No other way to put it. He thought the game faster than most, moved like he never got tired, and always seemed in control.

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Rutherford says ownership is on board with a Canucks rebuild

After the franchise-altering Quinn Hughes trade, there may be an answer to the direction of the Vancouver Canucks moving forward from ownership. In an

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 16

With a sudden influx of players, more roster changes are coming soon to the Vancouver Canucks

The subjective qualities of the Quinn Hughes trade will be debated in Vancouver Canucks circles for decades to come. Objectively speaking, however, it

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Canucks Place Arshdeep Bains On Waivers

The Canucks have waived forward Arshdeep Bains, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK and The Athletic. He’ll be reassigned to AHL Abbotsford tomorrow if he clears.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Arshdeep Bains News / Canucksarmy / December 16

Canucks place Arshdeep Bains on waivers

Ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the New York Rangers, the Vancouver Canucks placed forward Arshdeep Bains on waivers. Bains, 24, made the team out of training camp and started in the top six, skating on the left wing on a line with Filip Chytil and Conor Garland.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Arshdeep Bains News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canucks place Arshdeep Bains on waivers

The Vancouver Canucks are at risk of losing one of their local talents, placing Surrey, BC’s Arsheep Bains on waivers on Tuesday afternoon, offering the

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 16

Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts, Boeser probable for Canucks vs. Rangers

The Vancouver Canucks (12-17-3) will once again try for consecutive victories for the first time since mid-October when they face JT Miller and the New York Rangers (16-14-4) at Madison Square Garden.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 16

David Kämpf has quietly helped Canucks penalty kill significantly since his arrival

Amidst all the turmoil that has taken the Vancouver Canucks to dead last in the overall standings, very quietly, the team’s once-horrid penalty kill has risen steadily over the past month.

Max Sasson News / Canucksarmy / December 15

Canucks sign Max Sasson to two-year contract extension

A solid depth player is sticking around for a couple more years. On Monday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the team has signed forward Max Sasson to a two-year contract extension.

Max Sasson News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Canucks sign Max Sasson to two-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday they signed Max Sasson to a two-year contract extension that will pay the forward $1 million through the 2027-28 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15

Did Canucks Win the Hughes Trade?: Why the Buium Return is The Key

The Minnesota Wild shocked the hockey world by being the team to acquire Quinn Hughes in a deal with the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. In exchange for Hughes, the Canucks were able to land the equivalent of four first-round assets: Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium, and a 2026 first-round pick.

Max Sasson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15

Vancouver Canucks Sign Max Sasson To Two-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that forward Max Sasson has signed a two-year, $1MM AAV contract extension with the club. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin commented on the signing in the Canucks’ official announcement, saying: Max has made the most of the opportunity presented to him this season and has provided us with some solid play.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 15

NHL Draft: Who sits at the top of the 2026 class if the Canucks pick there?

Established in 1970, the Vancouver Canucks have been in the National Hockey League for 55 years. In all that time, not once have they selected a player with the first overall pick at the draft podium.