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Former Canucks Forward Lands Major Front Office and Hockey Operations Role

A former Canucks forward who was a member of the 2011 team that reached the finals has just landed a major front-office role with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Vancouver Canucks Lose Out as Flyers Snatch Key Target from Canadiens

The Vancouver Canucks had a huge need at centre coming into free agency, and now we know how close they were to landing a big veteran name with Christian Dvorak ultimately shunning them to sign with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Zac Dalpe News / Hockey Latest / July 7

Former Vancouver Canucks Player Unexpectedly Retires at Young Age of 35

A former member of the Vancouver Canucks has suddenly and unexpectedly bid farewell to the NHL, as this 35-year-old has officially retired. Veteran forward and former Vancouver Canuck Zac Dalpe has made it official, retiring after a 16-year playing career, spreading the word in an open letter on the Charlotte Checkers' website.

Patrik Allvin News / Canucksarmy / July 7

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin talks free agency, Silovs’ future, and more

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin joined John Shannon and Landon Ferraro on the 100% Canucks Podcast this week, offering candid insight into the club’s offseason decisions, the future of key players, and his outlook heading into 2024–25.

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Ty Young News / Canucksarmy / July 6

Canucks: How a focus on having fun helped Ty Young turn in a massive first season of pro hockey

Less than a year ago, he didn’t know where he was going to play. And yet, Ty Young still had a smile on his face when we talked at Vancouver Canucks training camp in Penticton last season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 6

6 notable NHL free agents who have yet to sign with a team

The Vancouver Canucks‘ offseason work may very well be complete. As we showed earlier this week, they’ve now got a full lineup and could ice a team if the season started tomorrow.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Canucks 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0: Forward Group Upgraded After Boeser & Kane Additions

With the 2025 NHL Draft and the first week of free agency in the books, it’s time for version 2.0 of the Vancouver Canucks 2025-26 roster projection. Last year, the Canucks were among the big spenders on July 1 signing six players in Jake DeBrusk, Kiefer Sherwood, Danton Heinen, Derek Forbort, Jiri Patera, Nate Smith, and Vincent Desharnais.

Dany Sabourin News / Canucksarmy / July 5

Video essay: How Dany Sabourin was thrust into overtime during a Canucks playoff game

On May 3, 2007 , the Vancouver Canucks were fighting for their playoff lives against the powerhouse Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinal.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 5

What might be the Canucks’ next piece of business this offseason?

While the bulk of the Vancouver Canucks’ offseason heavy lifting – if we can call it that – has already been done, that doesn’t mean the job of roster construction is complete.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Canucks start extension talks with Kiefer Sherwood

Last summer, Vancouver’s signing of winger Kiefer Sherwood drew little fanfare. After all, he was a fourth-line signing on the opening day of free agency where over 100 contracts were handed out, so, like many, he was a bit of an afterthought.

Jim Rutherford News / Hockey Latest / July 5

Canucks president Jim Rutherford discusses possibly trading away young goaltender

The Canucks seem to have a surplus of signed goalies all of a sudden, so President Jim Rutherford spoke to reporters and revealed who could be the one out.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / July 5

One year out, what does a reasonable Quinn Hughes extension look like for the Canucks?

July 1, 2025 was an important day for the Vancouver Canucks, and in a few different ways. Eschewing the typical pattern of the Free Agent Frenzy, GM Patrik Allvin and Co.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 5

Grading Conor Garland, Thatcher Demko contract extensions with Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks re-signed multiple players this week, as 2026 pending free agents became eligible to sign extensions as of July 1. Conor Garland signed a six-year extension with the team, carrying a $6 million cap hit annually.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 4

Dave Hall’s Canucks 2025 development camp scrimmage notebook

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2025 Development Camp wrapped up its on-ice portion with a Blue vs. White scrimmage at UBC on Thursday, giving fans their first glimpse of the organization’s newest crop and 16 invites in game action.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

2025-26 Is Make-or-Break Season for Canucks’ Core

On a recent episode of Halford & Brough, the hosts tackled a topic that many Vancouver Canucks fans are quietly asking themselves: What is this team’s identity heading into 2025–26?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 4

What does the Canucks’ projected lineup look like post NHL free agency?

While the rest of the Vancouver Canucks‘ offseason is shaping up to be a big game of “will they, won’t they?” when it comes to adding a second line centre, the club currently has a lineup we can look at and start to draw some conclusions from.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 4

Former Vancouver Canucks Goaltender Leaves the NHL and Signs Overseas

A former goaltender of the Vancouver Canucks, who was most recently with the Carolina Hurricanes, has packed his bags and is heading overseas. Former Vancouver Canucks goalie Spencer Martin inked a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow, the Kontinental Hockey League reported.

Vancouver Canucks News / Blade of Steel / July 4

Canucks Dealt Embarrassing Blow as Two Star Free Agents Reject Them

The Vancouver Canucks brought back Brock Boeser in free agency, but according to a recent report, they missed out on two of their biggest targets as they failed to fill a key need at the.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 4

Canucks Miss Out on Two Key Free Agents They Were Actively Pursuing

The Canucks have lost out on two top free agents they had their eyes on and that they had reportedly submitted offers for, per 'The Fourth Period.' The Vancouver Canucks attempted to address center depth via free agency to no avail, and now GM Patrik Allvin must look at other means.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / July 3

Canucks Forward Pleasantly Surprised by Return

For a while, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser would head to free agency this offseason. However, that ended up not being the case.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Best, worst value contracts signed so far in NHL free agency

NHL free agency opened on Tuesday, and, so far, 181 contracts have been signed worth almost $800,000,000 total. Which contracts will age well, and which had fans shaking their heads at the numbers?

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Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2