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6 Canucks on the Athletic’s top 100 NHL prospects list; Malhotra at 8, Cootes at 95

On Tuesday, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler published his annual summer ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. In total, six Vancouver Canucks prospects appear on this year’s list, headlined by 2026 third-overall pick Caleb Malhotra.

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Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson’s Future & Wright as the Next Big Gamble?

The Vancouver Canucks are at one of those interesting points where the decisions they make over the next year could shape the franchise’s direction for years to come.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / July 14

Braeden Cootes’ maturity shines through at Canucks Development Camp

Braden Cootes arrived at Vancouver Canucks Development Camp another year older and another year wiser. One of the “veterans” at camp in Abbotsford, the 19-year-old was quick to clarify that he’s “still a younger guy”, a laugh for both him and the local media.

Brendan Gallagher News / Canucksarmy / July 13

What fans should expect from Brendan Gallagher and where he fits on a young Canucks squad

Brendan Gallagher’s seven-goal season makes it easy to view the Vancouver Canucks’ newest winger as a fading veteran whose best years are behind him. And that is probably true.

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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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Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / July 13

Manny Malhotra’s inexperienced staff represents a unique opportunity for Canucks

More pieces of the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2026-27 season are falling into place. Filling out the rest of Manny Malhotra’s coaching staff is a crew of very intriguing names.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / July 13

Could Elias Pettersson spend time back on the wing for the Canucks in 2026-27?

There is probably no other player in the Vancouver Canucks organization with more question marks attached to them heading into the 2026-27 than Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Canucks News & Rumours: Cootes, Oleksiak, Schenn, Buium, Willander & a New Blue Line

There is an interesting balancing act happening with the Vancouver Canucks. The team is trying to remain competitive while ensuring their next wave of young players develops the right way.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Canucks' Plans for Marco Rossi Emerge Amid Elias Pettersson Speculation

The Vancouver Canucks have entered a rebuilding phase after trading franchise defenseman Quinn Hughes during the 2025-26 season. Under new general manager Ryan Johnson and coach Manny Malhotra, who were hired in May and June, respectively, Vancouver has made moves geared toward building for the future and developing younger players.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / July 12

Canucks Finalize Their Coaching Staff with Some Surprises

The Vancouver Canucks have officially completed Manny Malhotra’s coaching staff for the upcoming season, but one thing stands out about the group joining him behind the bench.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 12

Recent staffing decisions leave Canucks with big holes that must be filled in player development

As the Vancouver Canucks have shuffled their deck this summer and rearranged their front office and coaching staffs at both the National Hockey League and American Hockey League levels, it has resulted in several promotions from within.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Canucks News & Rumours: Hronek, Boeser, Pettersson, Buium, Karlsson or Schenn as Captain?

The Vancouver Canucks have spent much of the offseason trying to figure out what comes next. The Quinn Hughes trade changed the look of the roster, but it also created another important question that doesn’t get answered with a simple transaction.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 12

Canucks prospect Adam Novotný talks about his development journey and who he models his game after

Things may be quieting down for the summer across the NHL following the draft and free agency, but for players and prospects, the summer months are far from time off.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 12

Who will make up the Canucks’ leadership group in 2026-27?

The Vancouver Canucks have gone six months without a captain following the trade of Quinn Hughes, their longest such stint since Henrik Sedin retired. It’s yet to be determined whether the Canucks will name a new captain prior to the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Canucks' Elias Pettersson Linked to Penguins As Possible Trade Target

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the offseason trying to strengthen the aging core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang while they remain under contract.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 11

Could the Canucks take advantage of a cap-strapped Ducks team?

Now in a rebuilding phase, the Vancouver Canucks are in a prime position to use their salary cap to their advantage, take on some unwanted money from overpaid players, and get paid handsomely to do so.

Marco Rossi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Insider makes bold Canucks’ Marco Rossi prediction

Although Elias Pettersson makes more money than any other player on the Vancouver Canucks, it’s been rumored for many months that he could eventually be shipped out of British Columbia.

Shane Wright News / Canucksarmy / July 11

The Canucks should probably avoid pursuing Shane Wright unless he comes unexpectedly cheap

The process of rebuilding is supposed to be a slow one, and the Vancouver Canucks seem poised to employ the patience one requires. The most important part of a rebuild is acquiring premium young talent, and that’s almost exclusively done through the draft, an event that comes but once a year.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Schenn, Malhotra, Hronek, Mougenel, Smith & Krog

As the Vancouver Canucks continue to reshape their entire organization, the latest moves suggest this rebuild is about more than simply adding young players.

Luke Schenn News / Professor Press Box / July 11

The Canucks Have Found the Perfect Role for Luke Schenn

When we talk about veteran players, we usually focus on what they can still do on the ice. How many minutes can they still play? Can they handle top opponents?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

11 non-Canucks NHL free agency stories you may have missed

As you all know, here at CanucksArmy, we are very dialled in on the Vancouver Canucks. Whether that’s through our wide range of live shows and offerings on our YouTube channel or our articles here on the site, we aim to cover just about every possible angle with our Canucks coverage.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Canucks Finalize Coaching Staff

While Manny Malhotra took over as the head coach of the Canucks a little more than a month ago, the rest of his coaching staff remained largely uncertain, aside from Ryan Mougenel coming over from AHL Providence. That uncertainty has concluded as the team announced that they have finalized their staff for the upcoming season.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Milestone Watch: Health will determine Demko’s ability to rise through Canucks all-time goaltending ranks next season

In his decade-plus in the Vancouver Canucks organization, Thatcher Demko has posted 134 National Hockey League victories. However, just 18 of them have come over the past two injury-plagued seasons in which he has appeared in 23 and 20 games, respectively.

Filip Hronek News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Davis & Hronek, Prospect and Veteran Building the Future

The Vancouver Canucks are at an interesting point in their organization. There is still plenty of uncertainty around what the next version of this team will look like, but one thing is becoming clear.