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2025-26 Canucks milestone Watch: Thatcher Demko looking to cement his spot in franchise’s big three in goal

With a new three-year contract extension in hand, Thatcher Demko can now set his sights on – among other things – attaining lofty spots in the Vancouver Canucks record book.

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5 takeaways from the Abbotsford Canucks’ 2025-2026 schedule

Earlier this week, the Abbotsford Canucks dropped their 2025-2026 schedule. The AHL schedule is a little different from the NHL’s version. Most of the time, American League teams will always play back-to-backs to cut the time and expenses of their road trips.

Arturs Silovs News / Canucksarmy / July 12

What’s the likely return for the Canucks in an Arturs Silovs trade?

About two weeks ago, we examined which NHL teams might be interested in trading for Arturs Silovs. Today, we’re answering another part of the equation.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / July 12

What exactly are the Canucks doing this summer?

The Vancouver Canucks had an interesting offseason, with their only addition of note being trading Evander Kane from the Edmonton Oilers. Aside from that, they lost Pius Suter and re-signed Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko, so it’ll be basically the same team as last year.

Evander Kane News / Blade of Steel / July 12

Evander Kane Fires Shots in First Fiery Interview as a Canuck Over Oilers Controversy

Late in the Oilers final game of the year, Evander Kane was penalized for slashing, and now he's called out the media for their handling of the situation.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 12

What cheaper, compromise options are still available in the Canucks’ search for centre depth?

Yesterday, we wrote about the relatively small handful of true, blue top-six centres still available on the trade market. With GM Patrik Allvin and Co.

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / July 11

Elias Pettersson Breaks the Silence on Humiliating 2024-25 Season: Was 'Overthinking Everything'

Not much went right for Elias Pettersson and the Vancouver Canucks this year, but Pettersson is admitting that he is guilty of overthinking things. It was a truly difficult year for the Vancouver Canucks, who missed the postseason only a season after winning the Pacific Division and advancing to Game 7 of the WCQF.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

The new AHL age rule and what it means for Canucks prospects

Times are changing fast in the hockey landscape. Keep up, or you’ll quickly fall behind. Already, we’ve seen monumental changes in the development world, which began with the NCAA announcing a significant rule change to allow former major junior players to enroll in college hockey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

What happened around the Pacific Division this offseason, and how does it impact the Canucks?

There were numerous avenues the Vancouver Canucks could have taken this offseason. But few could have guessed what actually transpired. Heading into the offseason, the belief within the fan base was that the Canucks would trade their 15th overall pick, along with other assets, to acquire a second-line centre.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Canucks’ 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26

As we continue to march through the dog days of the offseason, the only news that has come from the Vancouver Canucks has been in the form of entry-level contracts (ELCs) to their first two picks of the 2025 NHL Draft – Braeden Cootes (15th overall) and Alexei Medvedev (47th overall).

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / July 11

2025-26 Canucks milestone Watch: Brock Boeser closing in on 500 career points

For the longest while it looked like his assist on Jake DeBrusk’s overtime winner against San Jose on April 14th might very well be the final point ever produced by Brock Boeser for the Vancouver Canucks.

Evander Kane News / Hockey Latest / July 11

Evander Kane Breaks His Silence After Being Traded by the Edmonton Oilers to Vancouver Canucks

Canucks' Evander Kane has recently spoken publicly now that he has been traded by the Oilers, and said he would have loved to finish his career in Edmonton.

Arturs Silovs News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

Canucks’ Goaltending Depth Raises Questions About Silovs’ Future

Arturs Silovs had a great finish to his season with the Vancouver Canucks organization. He had an outstanding playoffs with the Abbotsford Canucks by posting a .931 save percentage (SV%) and a 2.01 goals-against average (GAA) in 24 postseason games, and won AHL Playoffs MVP.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

Which true top-six centres could the Canucks still trade for this offseason?

Can GM Patrik Allvin and Co. of the Vancouver Canucks turn the dog days of summer into the dogged days of summer? Dogged, as in ‘the dogged pursuit of badly-needed centre depth for their NHL franchise’?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

NHL Rumours: Analyzing the Situation Surrounding Vancouver Canuck Star

Welcome back to the freshest version of NHL Rumours presented by us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we travel to the Wet Coast and the land of the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Canucks sign Aleksei Medvedev to three-year, entry-level contract

The Vancouver Canucks announced Thursday the signing of goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to a three-year, entry-level contract. Medvedev, a second-round pick

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Canucks games will cost more to watch next season thanks to Sportsnet+ price hike

Vancouver Canucks fans will continue to be able to watch their team every night, but they will pay a little more to stream the games next season. On Thursday, Rogers Sportsnet announced a price increase for its Sportsnet+ stream service, significantly raising the prices for the 2025-26 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Canucks sign 2025 second-round pick to his ELC

The 6-foot-3, 181-pound netminder went to Vancouver in the middle of the second round (No. 47 overall) in last month’s draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

Canucks sign goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to three-year entry-level contract

Just a day after signing 15th overall pick Braeden Cootes, the Vancouver Canucks have signed another one of their selections from the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Abbotsford Canucks release 2025-2026 schedule

Your Calder Cup Champions Abbotsford Canucks have released their 2025-2026 schedule as they look to defend their title. Captain Chase Wouters and defenceman Kirill Kudryavtsev stared in the announcement video, shared on the Abby Canucks social channels: They later released the full schedule in calendar form, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Elliotte Friedman News / Blade of Steel / July 10

Elliotte Friedman Shocked by Vancouver Canucks' Latest Decision: "It Fooled Me"

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman admitted he got fooled by the Canucks and Brock Boeser situation, wondering if the team knew he would go back there all along.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Have the Canucks Done Enough to Avoid a Quinn Hughes Trade?

The Vancouver Canucks will be asking themselves two questions for most of the summer: have they built a competitive team and have they done enough to ensure captain Quinn Hughes isn’t thinking about leaving?

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Canucks sign first-round pick to entry-level contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed centerman Braeden Cootes to a three-year, $2.93M entry-level contract. Cootes was recently selected 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Canucks sign Nikita Tolopilo and Jett Woo to new contracts

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Canucks’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Vancouver Canucks have missed the playoffs in four of the last five seasons. This year, they were just six points outside of a playoff spot, but still, it was a major step back from winning the Pacific Division in 2022-23.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 9

Vancouver Canucks Organization Closing in on Signing 26-Year-Old Forward

The Abbotsford Canucks, AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, are closing in on signing 26-year-old forward Nolan Walker, per Ben Lypka of Abbotsford News.