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3 thoughts on Canucks falling to 3rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

After Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery results, the Vancouver Canucks fell yet again and will be selecting third overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Here are some of my quick thoughts on how the day went down.

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Friedman: Canucks interviewed Martin Madden, Scott White enters search late

As the Vancouver Canucks‘ search for their next general manager, more candidates have entered the conversation for the position. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, there are two more names to keep an eye on: Martin Madden and Scott White.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6

With Rutherford stepping down, should the Canucks name a new President of Hockey Ops?

The Vancouver Canucks are on the verge of finding a new general manager, but soon they’ll need to replace the man who’s hiring him. Jim Rutherford announced after the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday that he’ll be stepping down from his role as Canucks’ President of Hockey Operations after the draft in June.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 6

If the Canucks prefer a forward at the draft, Sharks lottery win may be a blessing in disguise

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone, and it went much like everything else in the 2025-26 season – as in, the Vancouver Canucks lost, and have moved down to the third overall pick in the 2026 Entry Draft.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Canucks News & Rumours: Draft Turning Point, Rutherford & Sasson’s Breakthrough

The draft lottery didn’t deliver what the Vancouver Canucks had hoped for. The Canucks entered with the best odds at first overall and walked away with the third pick.

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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 / May 6

Who do Canucks fans want at third overall?

By now, you’ve heard the news. The Vancouver Canucks did not win the first overall pick at the NHL Draft Lottery and the first chance to draft Gavin McKenna.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6

Injury forces Canucks Höglander to miss upcoming World Hockey Championships

A difficult season for Nils Höglander took another tough turn on Wednesday when the Vancouver Canucks forward was ruled out for the upcoming World Hockey Championships due to injury.

Jim Rutherford News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Rutherford Stepping Down with Canucks, New GM Has Draft Autonomy

Jim Rutherford will step down from his role as the Canucks president of hockey operations after the 2026 NHL Draft, he announced. In his post-lottery media availability, Rutherford says that, after the draft, he will step away from day-to-day operations, but will remain with the Canucks as an advisor and Alternate Governor.

Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / May 6

8 takeaways from Jim Rutherford’s media availability after Canucks fall in draft lottery

Moments after Lady Luck once again turned her back on the Vancouver Canucks in Tuesday’s National Hockey League Draft Lottery, President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met the media at Rogers Arena.

Jim Rutherford News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford to step down from day-to-day operations following 2026 NHL Draft

It’s certainly been a noteworthy day for the Vancouver Canucks. Just after Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery saw the Canucks get the third overall pick in the

Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / May 5

Rutherford to step down from day-to-day operations after draft, will remain with Canucks as advisor and Alternate Governor

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford is officially leaving his post. Following Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery, Rutherford announced he will step away from the team’s day-to-day operations, but will stay on as an advisor and Alternate Governor, per Sportsnet’s Brendan Batchelor.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 5

Canucks lose Draft Lottery; will select third overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

As is the Vancouver Canucks luck in draft lotteries, they lost both draws at the NHL Draft Lottery and will select third overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 5

5 teams (other than the Canucks) that Canucks fans should hope win the NHL Draft Lottery

No, you’re not misreading that headline. And this isn’t some drum circle “we should hope good things happen to other teams” type thing, either. While every

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5

NHL Draft Lottery 2026 Preview: Canucks Lead Odds, McKenna Headlines Top 5

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery takes center stage tonight, shifting attention from the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the league’s non-playoff teams and their futures.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Canucks News & Rumours: Douglas, Tolopilo & Willander’s Growing Pains and Growth

There’s something about looking back at the Vancouver Canucks season and the new players who popped up along the way. Some parts of the roster stayed in the “figure it out and survive” phase.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 5

Pierre Dorion ‘a strong possibility’ for Canucks’ GM job: reports

When everybody went to sleep last night, they were excited to wake up and finally find out the Vancouver Canucks‘ fate at tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery. But a handful of reports that came in seemed to distract the fan base from how tonight could change the franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / May 5