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Has Braeden Cootes Turned Into the Canucks Top Prospect?

If you’re looking for something to feel good about in a season where the Vancouver Canucks haven’t given fans much, it’s the prospect pool. It’s been an unexpectedly strong year for the kids.

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Canucks Pettersson Has a Great Game Against Slovakia

It’s no secret that Elias Pettersson has not played up to his potential since he signed his big $11.6 million contract back in 2024. Several factors have contributed to his struggles in the NHL, but he also deserves praise when he has a great game.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 14

Vancouver Canucks Prospect Check-in at the Olympic Break

With Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek, David Kampf, Teddy Blueger, Kevin Lankinen, Lukas Reichel, and Anrī Ravinskis competing for their countries at the Winter Olympics, and the rest of the Vancouver Canucks taking a break, it’s a good time to check in on the prospects.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 14

An in-depth look at the ex-Canucks competing at the Milano-Cortina Olympics

Despite their numerous struggles this season, the Vancouver Canucks have still managed to send an impressive retinue of five players to the Milano-Cortina

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / February 14

Between the Pipes: Troy Gamble—The Unforgettable 'What If' Goalie in Vancouver

In the late 1980s, the Vancouver Canucks were a team in transition—rebuilding, retooling, refocusing; searching and exploring intently for that spark to help turn potential into playoff contention.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 14

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson scores twice in Sweden’s 5-3 win over Slovakia

One of the four skater representatives on the Vancouver Canucks at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics has finally lit the lamp. None other than Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14

Canucks Prospect Parker Alcos To Play In NCAA Next Season

Last offseason, the first allowing CHL players to play in the NCAA, there were a flurry of commitments from players looking to play at the collegiate level.

Vilmer Alriksson News / Canucksarmy / February 14

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #7 Vilmer Alriksson

We continue on with our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings here at CanucksArmy. Today, we bring you one of the most interesting prospects in the system: a towering winger who combines slick hands with a heavy netfront presence.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 13

Olympic Hockey Recap: Canucks’ Hronek & Kämpf find scoresheet in Czechia’s 6-3 win; Celebrini scores in Canada’s 5-1 victory

It was an action-packed Day 3 of the Men’s Olympic Hockey tournament. Let’s not waste anytime. Let’s not waste anytime. Sweden looked to have more jump to start this game, with a pair of odd-man rushes and an early power play opportunity.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: Vancouver Canucks

The NHL trade deadline has a way of forcing teams to tell the truth about themselves. And for Vancouver, this season has stripped away any illusions. The worst spot they could land was the mushy middle again.

Tom Willander News / Canucksarmy / February 13

Canucks’ Tom Willander showcasing growth both on and off the ice in strong rookie campaign

The 2025-26 season has not gone as the Vancouver Canucks or their fans would have hoped, as the team sits with an 18-33-6 record, good for last place in the National Hockey League.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / February 13

Childhood Memories: How 'King Richard' Brodeur Found His Second Calling in Art

If you were watching NHL hockey in the early 1980s, you remember “King Richard”. The goalie for the Vancouver Canucks, Richard Brodeur, played like every save meant something.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 13

Canucks prospect Parker Alcos commits to Quinnipiac of the NCAA for 2026-27

Vancouver Canucks prospect Parker Alcos is NCAA-bound. The 19-year-old defenceman announced via Instagram that he has committed to the Quinnipiac Bobcats, where he will join fellow Canucks prospect Matthew Lansing for the 2026–27 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Canucks News & Rumours: Luongo, Patterson & Pettersson’s Trade Value

Some weeks, it feels like the Vancouver Canucks are trying to keep a leaky boat afloat with a few buckets of water and a prayer. Between underperforming stars, draft picks in limbo, and prospects either excelling or quietly raising eyebrows, there almost always seem to be issues.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 13

Is trading Drew O’Connor the Canucks’ easiest route to another decent draft pick?

The very nature of the Vancouver Canucks’ current rebuild has almost demanded a focus on mid-round picks. Following the dealing of Kiefer Sherwood for two seconds and a prospect, the Canucks were left with a number of pending UFA veterans who are expected to return the likes of a third-round pick or less.

Anthony Romani News / Canucksarmy / February 13

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #8 Anthony Romani

We continue on with our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings here at CanucksArmy. Today, we bring you a sharpshooting winger who can beat netminders clean and rack up the points.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / February 13

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Buyers and Sellers

Thomas Drance of The Athletic: The Vancouver Canucks had active trade talks leading up to the Olympic trade freeze, but nobody paid the price the Canucks wanted for Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger and David Kämpf.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / February 13

Canucks' David Kämpf Living Out Olympic Dream for Czechia

David Kämpf has worn the Czech jersey at the World Championships and World Juniors. He has experienced the thrill of international gold. But one box had remained unchecked on his resume, and that is the honor of representing your nation at the Winter Olympics.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 13

Olympic Hockey Preview: Canucks’ Pettersson, Hronek, Kämpf and Lankinen all in action; Canada battles Switzerland

Fully in the swing of the round robin, hockey fans are spoiled with the quality of hockey we’re seeing when the best collide with one another. And now, we’ve got a fully stacked Friday for Vancouver Canucks fans.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 12

Abbotsford Canucks’ Ben Berard earns AHL All-Star victory with Team Pacific

Vancouver Island’s Ben Berard is heading back to Abbotsford with a little extra hardware and plenty of bragging rights. Stepping in for Kirill Kudryavtsev, who was sidelined by a high ankle sprain, Berard represented the Abbotsford Canucks at the AHL All-Star festivities in Rockford, Illinois.

Roberto Luongo News / Canucksarmy / February 12