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Rutherford says Canucks plan to ‘improve without taking shortcuts’

We have received further clarity from Vancouver Canucks management regarding the organization’s impending rebuild. PostMedia’s Patrick Johnston spoke with Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Jim Rutherford.

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Floundering Canucks flirting with franchise records for futility

The Vancouver Canucks are not in imminent danger of rewriting the franchise record book, but make no mistake they are exhibiting every sign that they may soon get there.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 14

Canucks trade rumours: Teams are reportedly calling on Nils Höglander

Add another Vancouver Canucks forward to the recent trade rumours surrounding the organization. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, teams have started calling the Canucks on Swedish forward Nils Höglander.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Elias Pettersson Linked to Reunion With Former Head Coach

Elias Pettersson’s name has been a staple in the rumor mill for years, but this time, it appears the Vancouver Canucks might truly be willing to move their former fifth overall pick (2017).

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 14

NHL trade rumours: Should the Canucks really trade Elias Pettersson?

To say that the Vancouver Canucks’ plans for a rebuild are rapidly evolving before our eyes would be a bit of an understatement. This is the kind of fast evolution typically reserved only for Pokémon.

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / January 14

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks Trade Candidates

Patrick Johnston of The Province: Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk said last week that he doesn’t want to get traded, “Oh no. I’m here to stay. To fix this.” He doesn’t want to go, but if a team calls on the 29-year-old forward, and with the Canucks looking to get young, doesn’t it make more sense for the Canucks to trade him?

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / January 14

The Statsies: Kevin Lankinen saves almost two goals above expected in Canucks loss to Senators

Given how this game started, it could’ve been a lot worse. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 2-1 decision to the Ottawa Senators last night. They didn’t do horribly overall, and it was certainly a better performance than the outing against Montreal.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Jake DeBrusk Trade Conversation in Vancouver Is Suddenly Changing

The trade narrative surrounding Jake DeBrusk and the Vancouver Canucks may be starting to shift—and the timing isn’t coincidental. Not long ago, reports suggested DeBrusk loved playing in Vancouver and wasn’t eager to be moved.

Jake Debrusk News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Jake DeBrusk got brutally honest after Canucks’ eighth-straight loss

All the losing is taking a toll on Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk. The Canucks are still winless since the calendar flipped to 2026, and their losing streak reached eight games following a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Kiefer Sherwood for a First? Canucks Turn Down Solid Offer

As the trade deadline creeps closer, eyes are on Kiefer Sherwood. Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Rick Dhaliwal discussed what the Vancouver Canucks might get for him.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / January 13

Kevin Lankinen makes 37 saves in Canucks’ 2-1 loss to Senators

It was a quiet start for the Canucks, but the good news was that it was also a relatively quiet start for the Senators as well. The Canucks’ first solid shift of the game came when the Kane-Räty-Höglander trio wreaked some havoc in the Senators’ end.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / January 14

Dreger: Canucks listening to offers on Elias Pettersson

As the Vancouver Canucks remain at the bottom of the NHL standings, signs continue to emerge that the organization may be preparing for a significant shift in direction as it enters its next phase.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / January 13

A Familiar Name for Canucks Fans to Watch in the 2026 Draft

Vancouver Canucks fans keeping one eye on the 2026 NHL Draft might want to start circling a familiar last name. Caleb Malhotra isn’t just putting together a strong season in junior — he’s doing it with a hockey background that will ring close to home.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Canucks Should Call Up Jonathan Lekkerimaki for the Rest of the Season

The Vancouver Canucks have been struggling mightily over the past week, as they just suffered their seventh-straight loss on Monday night at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens.