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Ex-Canucks AGM Laurence Gilman named as Blue Jackets VP of Hockey Operations

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named a former Vancouver Canucks Assistant General Manager to join their front office staff. Blue Jackets President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced on Tuesday morning that Laurence Gilman will be joining the organization as Vice President of Hockey Operations.

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Canucks prospect Parker Alcos traded to the Kelowna Rockets: report

With the 2026 WHL Trade Deadline set for Thursday, January 8, at 5:00 pm PT, activity around the league has been hectic. According to reports, a pair of moves could soon involve Vancouver Canucks prospects.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks’ Demko on Team USA’s injury list for Winter Olympics: report

Hours after three more Vancouver Canucks were named to their respective Olympic teams for the 2026 Winter Games in February, we hear that goaltender Thatcher Demko is on Team USA’s injury list.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks’ offer to Kiefer Sherwood believed to be ‘medium term’ in $4 million range: report

Since November, a Kiefer Sherwood trade has felt like an inevitability for the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks wasted little time before sending out a memo

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks’ Hronek and Kämpf named to Czech Winter Olympic roster; Blueger to Latvia

On Tuesday morning, a trio of Vancouver Canucks players have been named to their respective countries’ Winter Olympic rosters: Defenceman Filip Hronek and centreman David Kämpf were announced to Team Czechia, while Teddy Blueger was named to Team Latvia.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Jake DeBrusk Represents Interesting Trade Gamble for Contender

Jake DeBrusk’s name is beginning to surface in NHL trade speculation as the Vancouver Canucks continue to struggle and are potentially staring in the face of a retool/rebuild.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 6

Canucks: Wilson Björck and Team Sweden win Gold Medal at 2026 World Juniors

Sweden is back on top of the junior world. For the first time since 2012 — and just the second time in the last 44 years — Sweden captured gold at the World Junior Championship, defeating Czechia 4–2 in a nailbiting final in Minnesota.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / January 5

Canucks: Braeden Cootes and Team Canada earn Bronze Medal at 2026 World Juniors

Vancouver Canucks 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes is heading back to the WHL with hardware. Canada closed out the 2026 World Junior Championship with a 6–3 victory over Finland, capturing the bronze medal and ending a two-year medal drought for the program.

Jack Johnson News / Canucksarmy / January 5

Canucks hire former NHL defenceman Jack Johnson as pro scout

The Vancouver Canucks have added a former NHL defenceman to their pro-scouting team. Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Monday afternoon that the organization is bringing in Jack Johnson as a pro scout.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Canucks’ Kiefer Sherwood might be the trade that opens the floodgates

The winds of change are blowing for the Vancouver Canucks. With star defenseman Quinn Hughes already out the door, there’s no question that more moves are on the way as Vancouver looks to better position itself for the future.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 5

Scenes from Canucks practice: Willander gets top power play unit shot; Buium paired with Hronek

After a travel day on Sunday, the Vancouver Canucks hit the ice at Key Bank Arena in Buffalo on Monday afternoon as the team prepares for the opener of a six-game road trip on Tuesday, which will kick off the second half of the team’s schedule.

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / January 5

Canucks news and notes: Chytil and Blueger travelling and an injury update on Lekkerimäki

The Vancouver Canucks could be getting a pair of centres back in their lineup at some point on this upcoming road trip. While a nagging injury to their top prospect in the farm has him leaving Abbotsford’s road trip.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

New Twist in Contract and Trade Talks Involving Canucks’ Kiefer Sherwood

After moving Quinn Hughes to Minnesota for three players and a draft pick, it’s pretty clear the Vancouver Canucks are in sell mode. One player that keeps coming up in trade rumours is Kiefer Sherwood.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Canucks News & Rumours: Sherwood Trade, Ekman-Larsson Irony & Pettersson’s Pace

The Vancouver Canucks are in one of those seasons where fans watch with a mix of hope and resignation. The early-season ambition about a Stanley Cup run has given way to whispers of selling, moving pieces, and planning for the future.