Vancouver Canucks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Canucks’ second round pick just moved down a spot

The 2026 NHL Draft just had a slight shakeup. Entering Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks were projected to not just have the best odds at the first-overall pick and an additional first-round pick courtesy of the Minnesota Wild, but technically, they could have had a third pick in the first-round pick range.

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Scenes from morning skate: Toloplio starts, Höglander sits for Canucks vs. Predators

The Vancouver Canucks (19-37-8) host the Nashville Predators (29-27-8) at Rogers Arena. The game is set to begin at 7 pm PT. It’s the Predators’ lone visit of the season to Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Canucks News & Rumours: Youth Movement, Klimovich & Race for McKenna

The Vancouver Canucks are back on home ice Thursday night, hosting the Nashville Predators. On paper, this one looks brutal. The Predators are on a bit of a roll, fresh off a 4-2 comeback over the Seattle Kraken that keeps their playoff hopes alive.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Vancouver Canucks Close On Much-Needed Practice Facility Deal

It is about time, time for a change. The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly closing in on a deal to build a practice facility at Vancouver, British Columbia’s Britannia Rink.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 12

5 more potential NCAA players for the Canucks to target (with several BC ties)

All indications point toward the Vancouver Canucks organization taking a hard look at this year’s NCAA free-agent class. We are just days into this year’s window, and they have already targeted two players to sign and bring into the system.

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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

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 12

What might the Nick Schmaltz extension mean for the Canucks and Elias Pettersson?

The unrestricted free agent centre market for the 2026 offseason was already tracking to be bleak, but after yesterday’s Nick Schmaltz extension with the Utah Mammoth, the centre cupboards are bare.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

NHL Predictions: March 12th, Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 11

Scenes from practice: Kane back on Pettersson’s wing after missing game vs. Senators

The Vancouver Canucks practiced for a second straight day at Rogers Arena ahead of Thursday’s game against the Nashville Predators. A number of veterans who were given Tuesday off were back with the team on Wednesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Canucks closing in on agreement to build practice facility

The Vancouver Canucks might finally have a practice facility, ending the years-long wait for a central training location that has put them behind other

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Willander, Brimmer, Boudreau & Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks are in one of those seasons where every game feels like a test—both for the players and for the fans who have stuck around through the ups and downs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 11

Abbotsford Canucks land intriguing NCAA free agent Bennett Schimek on a one-year AHL deal

The Abbotsford Canucks have added another piece to their roster. On Wednesday, the club announced that they have signed 22-year-old Bennett Schimek to a one-year AHL contract, and he will join the team immediately on a professional tryout (PTO).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 11

There are still a handful of Canucks games left in 2025-26 that could really matter (in their own ways)

We’ve reached the final stage of the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks season, and with the Trade Deadline now in the rear-view mirror, many are finding it hard to care about the remainder.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

Even in the Struggle, the Canucks’ Future Is Bright

Watching the Vancouver Canucks right now is a strange mix of frustration and hope. The reality? They’re last in the NHL. Wins are scarce. Losses pile up.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 11

6 Canucks who are probably easier to trade this summer than they were at the deadline

Past a certain point, the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks were expected to undergo a mass exodus. But sitting here, on the other side of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, that just hasn’t come to pass.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 10

Abbotsford Canucks sign NCAA free agent Austin Brimmer to one-year AHL contract

The Abbotsford Canucks have added depth to their roster courtesy of the NCAA free-agent pool. On Tuesday, the club announced that they have signed forward Austin Brimmer to a one-year AHL contract beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / March 10

Cost of Coming Close: Canucks Show Heart, Miss Finish

The Vancouver Canucks kicked off their eight-game home stand Monday night at Rogers Arena with a 2-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators. On paper, the result stings, but if you were watching closely, you’d notice Vancouver played one of their better games in weeks.

Curtis Douglas News / Professor Press Box / March 9

Curtis Douglas: What Canucks Fans Can Expect Tonight

Vancouver Canucks fans might notice a new face on the ice Monday night. Curtis Douglas, the 26-year-old center claimed off waivers last Friday, is expected to make his Vancouver debut.

Ty Mueller News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Vancouver Canucks To Recall Ty Mueller

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled center Ty Mueller from their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, according to CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal. The 23-year-old pivot joins the NHL roster in Vancouver just shortly after the team lost one of its established forwards; the team traded winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets late last night.

Cole Clayton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Vancouver Canucks Recall Cole Clayton

One of the Vancouver Canucks’ recently acquired prospects will be joining the team. According to a team announcement, the Canucks have recalled defenseman Cole Clayton from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks.