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Canucks Prospect Showcase Notebook: Thoughts on Novotný, Cootes, Safonov, Schimek, and Medvedev

Well, last night wasn’t the ideal start to the prospect showcase for the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks welcomed the Seattle Kraken and their prospects to Rogers Forum on Saturday night for Game 1 of the prospect showcase.

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Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Jake DeBrusk

The Vancouver Canucks made a huge commitment to Jake DeBrusk when they signed him to a seven-year deal back in 2024. They were also a much different team coming off a second-round appearance against the Edmonton Oilers that left them only a win away from the Western Conference Final.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / September 12

Where does the Canucks’ Filip Hronek rank leaguewide among RD?

Zeev Buium’s recent eight-year contract extension makes him the most important figure in the Vancouver Canucks’ ongoing rebuild, at least for the time being.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

Canucks' Quinn Hughes mistake is now the Wild's problem

Here’s the part of the Quinn Hughes story that deserves way more attention than it’s gotten.

Why the Wild's Quinn Hughes isn't stressing about his next contract

One prospect to watch on every NHL 2026 rookie tournament roster

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame names 2026 inductees

The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz

Macklin Celebrini 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

Elias Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / September 12

Canucks Fans Are Asking the Wrong Question About Elias Pettersson

There’s something I really like about what Ryan Johnson is saying about Elias Pettersson. It’s not complicated. The Canucks general manager wants Pettersson to feel good about coming to the rink again.

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.

Nikita Tolopilo News / Canucksarmy / September 12

With uncertainty in Canucks crease, Tolopilo says he’s ready to seize the opportunity

With every day that goes by without Thatcher Demko part of the Vancouver Canucks summer skates, the probability rises that Nikita Tolopilo will start the season on the club’s National Hockey League roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Canucks announce plans for three-day fanfest at Rogers Arena to close out preseason

In an effort to embrace their fanbase ahead of the 2026-27 season, the Vancouver Canucks have announced plans for the team’s first-ever Fanfest. It’s a three-day celebration of hockey to launch the new season and includes a pair of home preseason games and a number of other events designed to bring fans closer to the rebuilding hockey club.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Scenes from practice: Canucks prospects hit the ice ahead of weekend showcase vs. Kraken

Vancouver Canucks prospects hit the ice at Rogers Forum on Friday for their first and only practice before their two-game showcase against the Seattle Kraken this weekend.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Elias Pettersson’s Agent Has Interesting Answer When Asked About Request to Trade Canucks’ Star

Speculation around Elias Pettersson‘s future in Vancouver has been swirling all summer, but his agent is pushing back on one of the bigger rumors. J.P.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Former Canucks forward Brent Peterson dies at 68

A longtime NHL player, broadcaster, and coach has died. On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks announced that former winger Brent Peterson died at age 68. Peterson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

The Most Important Skill Filip Chytil Can Learn From Connor McDavid

There’s something fascinating about Filip Chytil watching Connor McDavid. It’s easy to assume Chytil is studying McDavid because he wants to become a better offensive player.

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 / Canucksarmy / September 11

Diving into Canucks’ NHL Edge data, line combinations, stats, schedule, and more just got easier

Have you checked out our new Vancouver Canucks resource pages yet? If not, find them in our website’s navigation bar under the “Team” dropdown menu at the top of the page.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

How likely is it that the Canucks make another trade before the season opens?

The 2026-27 NHL regular season, for the first time in a long time, opens up in September this year. By the time you’re reading these words, we’re fewer than three weeks away from opening night.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Canucks release 2026 prospects showcase roster

The first opportunity to catch some Vancouver Canucks action is coming up this weekend in Abbotsford. On Wednesday, the Canucks dropped their roster for their doubleheader matchup with the Seattle Kraken in this year’s prospects showcase.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Meet Ryan Mougenel: New Canucks assistant coach excited for first NHL job after a lifetime in the minors

In a world in which everyone always seems to be in a hurry, Ryan Mougenel has bucked that trend. A scan of his resume shows he has taken his time plotting a path to the National Hockey League.

Jake Debrusk News / Professor Press Box / September 10

DeBrusk Sets the Record Straight on the Canucks

There’s a funny thing about hockey rumours. Sometimes a player says something, everybody latches onto it, and soon the original comment disappears completely.

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Canucks: Brock Boeser speaks with Sportsnet (and Macklin Celebrini) at NHL Player Media Tour

As the longest-serving current Vancouver Canucks player, it seems fitting that Brock Boeser was the club’s representative for the NHL Player Media Tour this week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Ryan Papaioannou talks taking the Abbotsford job, coaching philosophy, and more

On Wednesday’s episode of Canucks Conversation , David Quadrelli and Tyson Cole were joined by new Abbotsford Canucks head coach Ryan Papaioannou to discuss his decision to take the job, working alongside Manny Malhotra and the Canucks’ NHL staff, and how he plans to balance development and winning in Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Canucks make a smart gamble with Zeev Buium extension

The Vancouver Canucks raised a lot of eyebrows recently when they signed defenseman Zeev Buium to an eight-year, $75.04 million contract extension.

Canucks: A look at how Zeev Buium’s contract extension compares to other young NHL defencemen

The Canucks’ three-year mulligan: A bet on keeping Quinn Hughes happy

The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz

Christian Felton News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Christian Felton Heads Overseas

Cincinnati Cyclones defenseman Christian Felton is heading overseas to Sweden to join Kalmar HC (HA) after spending his first two seasons in North America.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Vancouver Canucks Season Preview

The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them overhaul their front office, add veteran leadership, and part ways with some veterans.

Zeev Buium News / Professor Press Box / September 9

Buium Just Gave the Canucks Something They Really Needed

There’s something bigger going on with Zeev Buium’s decision to sign an eight-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks than the number on the cheque. The $9.38 million annual salary is obviously the headline.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Canucks’ Daniel Sedin: No timeline for Thatcher Demko’s return

The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the NHL last season, finishing with a record of 25-49-8 as the franchise continues to enter into a full-blown rebuilding process.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Canucks Have a Calculated Trade Plan for Jake DeBrusk

NHL insider David Pagnotta was a guest on the Sekeres & Price Podcast and spoke about the future of forward Jake DeBrusk. Suggesting that the plan still seems to be to trade the winger; the Canucks haven’t yet made a move, and it’s not entirely clear when they will.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Jonathan Lekkerimaki Entering Pivotal Year With Canucks

Since we are now four full drafts removed from the 2022 edition of the NHL Entry Draft, it’s becoming the time where increased pressure is placed on the top prospects from that year who have still not claimed a full-time NHL role.