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Derek Forbort became the Canucks’ penalty killing wizard in 2024-2025: Year in Review

There was not much fanfare when the Vancouver Canucks announced that they had signed Derek Forbort to a one-year $1.5 million contract. His signing was overshadowed by big-ticket acquisition Jake DeBrusk, local boy Danton Heinen, and playoff pest Kiefer Sherwood.

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Canucks Defenseman Not Allowed to Speak to Other Teams in Free Agency Due to Harsh Team Decision

The Vancouver Canucks reportedly denied defenseman Noah Juulsen's request to speak to other teams ahead of free agency, which begins this summer on July 1.

Juho Lammikko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Devils Sign Juho Lammikko

The Devils signed center Juho Lammikko to a one-way deal worth $800K, PuckPedia reports. He’ll look to win out a roster spot in training camp and avoid waivers and a subsequent assignment to AHL Utica, although the one-way deal stipulates that it won’t affect him financially if it happens.

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / June 15

Vancouver Canucks Block Defenseman From Speaking to Other Teams Ahead of Free Agency

The Vancouver Canucks need to make some big moves this summer, and now they've blocked a key blue liner from talking to other teams ahead of free agency.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / June 14

Abbotsford Canucks Defeat Charlotte Checkers In Double-OT In AHL Finals Game One — 06/13/2025

Charlotte, N.C. — The American Hockey League has now reached the finals of the 2025 season, as the Charlotte Checkers and Abbotsford Canucks are looking for a Calder Cup.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Canucks’ draft options at 15th overall: Cole Reschny

We’re just under one month away from the NHL Entry Draft, where the Vancouver Canucks hold their first round pick for the first time since 2023. For how long?

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Filip Chytil’s skill overshadowed by his long term health: Canucks 2024-25 Year In Review

Filip Chytil’s Vancouver Canucks career has spanned a short – but eventful – 15 games. That’s what happens when you’re the key piece in a team-altering trade that sent JT Miller back to the New York Rangers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Charlotte Coach: Struggling special teams, not disallowed goal cost Checkers in Calder Cup Final Game 1 loss to Canucks

While he made it abundantly clear he didn’t agree with the overturned goal that looked momentarily like it had given his Charlotte Checkers a victory, head coach Geordie Kinnear wasn’t dwelling on that one call as the deciding factor in Friday’s eventful opener of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Final.

Noah Juulsen News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Canucks declined Noah Juulsen’s request to speak to other teams ahead of free agency: report

One Vancouver Canuck who looks to be exploring the free agent market might have been hindered in his efforts to look for a different home. During an appearance

Vancouver Canucks News / Blade of Steel / June 14

Crazy Scene as Referee Waives Off Goal Because Goalie Wasn't Ready

A crazy scene unfolded in the Calder Cup Finals as a goal from the Charlotte Checkers was waived off because Abbotsford's goaltender wasn't ready. The Charlotte Checkers believed that they had won Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Abbotsford Canucks, only to have the would-be GWG waived off for a crazy reason.

Elias Pettersson News / Hockey Latest / June 13

What could convince Canucks to trade Elias Pettersson

NHL insider reveals the one factor that could convince the Vancouver Canucks to trade Elias Pettersson

Given his struggles over the last 12 months, there may not be many teams around the NHL willing to do that in a deal for him right now.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Bo Horvat News / Hockey Latest / June 13

Decision on Bo Horvat's Return With the Vancouver Canucks Officially Revealed

The New York Islanders have revealed that they do not intend to trade Bo Horvat, which officially puts an end to the rumors of him returning to Vancouver.

Trevor Zegras News / Canucksarmy / June 13

Canucks offseason centre trade target: Trevor Zegras

As the Vancouver Canucks and their fans look around the league with envy at various other forward corps, they’ve got to keep something in mind – Zegras is always greener on the other side.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Quinn Hughes’ Norris Snub: The Line Between Honest Opinion and Poor Voting

The NHL’s annual awards season often comes with controversy. Still, this year’s Norris Trophy voting (which Cale Makar won) triggered a particularly pointed conversation when NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joined Matt Marchese and Mike Futa on The FAN Hockey Show to discuss the odd Norris Trophy voting.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

3 Canucks Prospects That Have Stood Out on Road to Calder Cup Final

The Vancouver Canucks were eliminated from playoff contention a long time ago, but their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Abbotsford has made up for that disappointment with a berth in the Calder Cup Final for the first time in franchise history.

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The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

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Pius Suter News / Canucksarmy / June 13

Pius Suter broke out at the perfect time (for him): Canucks 2024-25 Year in Review

It was a career year for Pius Suter this season with the Vancouver Canucks. The 29-year-old Swiss centreman matched his career high in assists and tacked

Kirill Kudryavtsev News / Canucksarmy / June 13

Kirill Kudryavtsev may be young, but he’s playing a major role in Abbotsford Canucks’ Calder Cup success

The Abbotsford Canucks have taken the American League by storm, and now sit just four wins away from etching their name on the Calder Cup. It’s a remarkable turnaround for a team that sat in the middle of the Pacific Division’s tight race at Christmas.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Canucks 2025 NHL Draft Target: Roger McQueen

While the Vancouver Canucks might end up trading their first round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, as of this writing, they still have it, so we will continue profiling prospects they should target on June 27 at the Peacock Theater.

Elias Pettersson News / Athlon Sports / June 12

NHL Insider Hints at Canucks' Decision on Elias Pettersson Before Key Deadline

The Vancouver Canucks are headed into a pivotal offseason after missing the playoffs and falling well short of expectations. But despite the internal drama and a steep drop in production from star Elias Pettersson, the franchise appears committed to keeping its franchise forward in place.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Canucks’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Vancouver Canucks had a rough season in 2024-25, both on and off the ice. Vancouver struggled to match their 2023-24 form when they won the Pacific Division.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 11

Canucks' trade target on brink of leaving Rangers in deal

Canucks' trade target on the brink of leaving New York Rangers in blockbuster deal

Are the Canucks letting another great player slip away?

Chris Kreider has meant a lot to the Rangers’ franchise

Six underachievers who could be the NHL's next Sam Bennett

Five NHL teams that should emulate wheeling-and-dealing Panthers

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Canucks’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years, finishing in fifth place in the Pacific Division, and finishing six points out of the playoffs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / June 10

Abbotsford Canucks Reach Calder Cup Final

The Abbotsford Canucks are officially in the Calder Cup Final, finishing their series against Texas, 4-2. Parent Club Vancouver has never had an affiliate win an AHL or IHL championship.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

How Canucks need to approach this summer

The Vancouver Canucks are fresh off one of the most tumultuous years in franchise history, which is saying something, given some of the unusual seasons the team has had over the past 20 years.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Vancouver Canucks Hit With Brutal Quinn Hughes News

Few would argue the Vancouver Canucks are heading into one of the more crucial offseasons in franchise history. One season after winning the Pacific Division, the Canucks parted ways with former Jack Adams winner Rick Tocchet and replaced him with first-year head coach Adam Foote.