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Canucks sign forward Paul Cotter to a one-year, $2.15M AAV contract

Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced they’ve signed forward Paul Cotter to a one-year contract, carrying a salary of $2.15 million annually.

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How the Canucks could use double retention to cash in on Brendan Gallagher at the deadline

One of the worst-kept secrets in the NHL stopped being a secret earlier this week. The Montreal Canadiens closed a deal with the Vancouver Canucks to send veteran winger Brendan Gallagher back to his BC roots, something that had been rumoured to occur for months now.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 30

5 unqualified NHL free agents who the Canucks could be interested in

Free agency kicks off tomorrow morning, and in previous years there’s been lots of excitement and anticipation leading up to July 1st, particularly for fans hoping the Vancouver Canucks will go big game hunting.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 30

Looking back on Nils Höglander’s time as a Canuck

Ahead of free agency on Wednesday, the Vancouver Canucks are making moves to clear roster spots and begin cementing their asset pool for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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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?

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Guillaume Brisebois News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Canucks sign Guillaume Brisebois to one-year, two-way contract

The Vancouver Canucks are keeping a veteran player in their organization for another season. On Tuesday, the team announced that they have signed defenseman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract.

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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 / Canucksarmy / June 30

An early look at possible Canucks forward line combinations based on current roster

They say in hockey, things can change with one phone call. And certainly on the eve of National Hockey League free agency, that is more true than ever.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Canucks Sign Guillaume Brisebois To One-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks announced that they’ve signed defenseman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, $900K contract for the 2026-27 campaign. Despite being his second consecutive one-year deal and his fourth contract with the Canucks, it’ll be the first time that Brisebois has made above the league minimum in his career.

Guillaume Brisebois News / Canucksarmy / June 30

Canucks re-sign veteran defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to a one year, two-way extension

The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way extension, the club announced on Tuesday. The deal will pay the veteran defenceman $900K at the NHL level and guarantees Brisebois $325K in the minors.

Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / June 30

What the Canucks are getting with third overall pick Caleb Malhotra

The Vancouver Canucks entered the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo knowing they had an opportunity they hadn’t enjoyed in nearly three decades. Holding the third overall selection for the first time since selecting Daniel and Henrik Sedin in 1999, Vancouver had its choice from a handful of prospects that many believed could eventually become NHL stars.

Manny Malhotra News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Canucks News & Rumours: Novotny, Malhotra & a Two-Track Future

It’s a few days after the 2026 NHL Draft now, and the noise around it has started to settle a bit. That’s usually when you can actually figure out what a team was trying to do, rather than just reacting to the picks in real time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 30

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 30

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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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.

Nils Hoglander 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.

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.

Brendan Gallagher 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.

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 / 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 / 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.

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

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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.