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Canucks Senior Advisor Jim Rutherford inducted into Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced four players/team executives/contributors for its Hall of Fame class of 2026, which included a current member of the Vancouver Canucks staff.

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Strong, physical leadership is part of the 2026-27 goals and expectations for Canucks’ Jamie Oleksiak

After flipping Marcus Pettersson on free agency day, the Vancouver Canucks didn’t have many experienced defencemen options on the roster heading into 2026-27.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / August 21

What Was the Canucks' Biggest Rebuild Move?

There is something refreshing about what the Vancouver Canucks are doing right now. It isn't that the team is suddenly good. It isn't that Ryan Johnson has already proved he will be a great general manager.

Filip Chytil News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Canucks News & Rumours: Johnson, Sedins, Chytil & a Rebuild that Has a Direction

There is something different about the Vancouver Canucks right now. It isn’t that the team is suddenly good. It isn’t that Ryan Johnson and the Sedins have already proved they can build a Stanley Cup contender.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 21

All the different goaltending scenarios that could come out of Canucks Training Camp 2026

It’s kind of funny we haven’t heard more about the Vancouver Canucks goaltending situation this season, especially given the history of this franchise and its frequent experience of crease-related controversies.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / August 21

Why It's Time to Give Aatu Räty a Bigger Chance

There is something about Aatu Räty that makes me wonder if the Vancouver Canucks have been asking the wrong question. The easy question is: How many points is Räty going to score this season?

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / August 20

31 days, 31 questions: Is Filip Chytil best suited to play centre or wing?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / August 20

Canucks summer face off: Which is more likely – DeBrusk 30 goals or O’Connor 20 goals?

For the third straight year, we are conducting a late-summer thought exercise. Over the next week, we will present a pair of options and ask you which is more likely to occur this coming season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 20

7 Canucks ranked in EA Sports NHL 27 top 300 ratings

It was officially ratings week for EA Sports NHL 27. On Monday, they announced that Connor McDavid would be the first player in the franchise to be given a 99 rating.

Kevin Lankinen News / Professor Press Box / August 20

The Canucks Need Kevin Lankinen to Answer a Bigger Question

There is a funny thing about goaltending in the NHL. One year, you're the guy who looks like he might have solved a problem. The next year, you're wondering whether the problem was ever really solved in the first place.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 20

Reuinted with Malhotra, what Max Sasson will Canucks fans see in 2026-27?

Many critics have questioned the Vancouver Canucks‘ player development department in recent years, but Max Sasson has emerged as one of its biggest success stories.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

Report: Canucks’ radio broadcast to move to Kiss radio

The Vancouver Canucks have found a new home on the airwaves. According to both Daily Hive and The Province, the team’s games will be carried on KiSS Throwbacks (104.9 FM) for the 2026-27 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 19

Canucks games to be broadcasted on Kiss radio next season

Just over a month after Rogers shuttered Sportsnet 650 from the radio airways, Vancouver Canucks radio broadcasts have reportedly found a new home for next season.

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The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 19

31 days, 31 questions: What are the Canucks’ five most valuable assets at this current moment?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”.

Kevin Lankinen News / The Hockey Writers / August 19

Canucks News & Rumours: Lankinen, Räty & Guessing Bigger

There are a couple of Vancouver Canucks players who could make next season rather interesting, and neither one necessarily needs to become a star for that to happen.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 19

5 Canucks prospects on The Athletic’s U23 player tier list

On Wednesday morning, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman released his rankings of the best U23 NHL players and prospects. The list featured five Vancouver Canucks: two current blueliners and three prospects from their 2026 draft class.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 18

31 days, 31 questions: Can the other Canucks forwards learn something from the BRÖ line?

At the start of March 2025, the Vancouver Canucks had unplugged the life support on their season. They were firmly at the bottom of the NHL standings,

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Predicting the Canucks’ Top Scorers in 2026-27

If you think that the Vancouver Canucks are going to have some elite scorers on their squad in 2026-27, you should temper your expectations. They are likely to be one of the lowest-scoring clubs next season, even with new head coach Manny Malhotra bringing his more player-oriented approach to the organization.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 18

Daily Faceoff breaks down the biggest strengths and weaknesses of the Canucks’ prospect pool

Last Friday, Daily Faceoff prospect expert Steven Ellis released his Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 prospect pool breakdown. In the piece, Ellis shared the Canucks’ biggest strengths and weaknesses in their newly revamped prospect pool.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / August 18

Can Elias Pettersson work his way into the Canucks’ top four in 2026-27?

The defenceman Elias Pettersson suffered a sophomore slump in his 2025-26 season; however, it’s impossible to say if that’s solely on him as a player after the poor season the Vancouver Canucks had as a whole.

Thatcher Demko News / Professor Press Box / August 17

Should the Canucks Stop Worrying About Demko's Return?

There is a temptation with Thatcher Demko to look at the calendar and start counting the days. Training camp is coming. The regular season isn't far behind.

Thatcher Demko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

Thatcher Demko’s Availability For Training Camp Uncertain

It has been a rough couple of years on the health front for Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko. He has managed to play in just 43 games over that stretch, meaning Vancouver hasn’t had their top netminder available too often.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Vancouver Canucks’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

The New York Rangers did not spend the offseason behaving like a team willing to wait. Chris Drury changed the roster, surrendered valuable draft capital and placed another bet on a quick return to contention.

NHL unveils full preseason schedule

Canadiens weighing sign-and-trade options for two star players

Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest losers this summer

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest losers this summer