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Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / June 23
Who Is Jussi Ahokas, and Why Does He Matter to the Canucks?
The Vancouver Canucks might be looking a little further down the coaching ladder than usual when it comes to filling their next AHL job in Abbotsford. And one name that suddenly popped into the conversation is Kitchener Rangers head coach Jussi Ahokas.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 23
NHL Mock Draft: Projecting the top 33 picks of the 2026 NHL Draft
On Monday’s edition of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal were joined by the hosts of Blackfish — our Canucks prospect show — Tyson Cole and Dave Hall to select the top 33 picks of the 2026 NHL Draft, which kicks off on Friday.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 23
Where does the 2026 Draft rank in all-time importance for the Canucks?
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has been a point of extreme focus in Vancouver for quite some time. Most fans and media have had their eyes primarily on the June 26 event since at least December of last year, and for some, it’s been even longer than that.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / June 23
Why Ivar Stenberg Could Be the Canucks' Choice at No. 3
The closer we get to the 2026 NHL Draft, the more it feels like the Vancouver Canucks might surprise people with the third overall pick. For months, much of the conversation has centred around Caleb Malhotra.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Canucks News & Rumours: Stenberg, Malhotra, Reid, McKenna & Ahokas
The Vancouver Canucks‘ draft picture is coming into focus. The Canucks have the third overall pick in this Friday’s NHL Entry Draft. On the other hand, there’s still work being done on the development side, particularly to fill the vacant coaching position on the Abbotsford Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 23
Daily Faceoff’s mock draft has Canucks taking Ivar Stenberg at 3, Mathis Preston at 24
On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks will make their initial selections in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, with two picks in the first round. As draft week kicks off, Daily Faceoff‘s Steven Ellis published his latest mock draft on Monday.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 23
Kitchener Rangers head coach Jussi Ahokas ‘on the radar’ for Abbotsford Canucks job
The Vancouver Canucks’ search for a new head coach in Abbotsford could include one of junior hockey’s most accomplished rising coaches. During Monday’s edition of Donnie and Dhali, CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal floated Kitchener Rangers head coach Jussi Ahokas as a possible name to monitor.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 22
Memorabilia Monday: Canucks fans share Father’s Day stories and items
For this Memorabilia Monday, we thought we’d change things up. For those of you new here, every Monday, we share stories from Vancouver Canucks fans about different Canucks-related items or collectibles they’ve acquired over the years.
Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / June 22
What could the Canucks get from the Senators in a Jake DeBrusk trade?
The Ottawa Senators made the blockbuster trade of the summer on Sunday when they dealt captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for a haul of three first-round picks — two of which are in Friday’s draft — and a second-round selection.
Derek Forbort News / Canucksarmy / June 22
Canucks’ Blueger and Forbort to test NHL free agency: report
Draft week is now upon us. But in short order, once it has passed, the focus shifts to free agency. And according to recent reports, two Vancouver Canucks pending unrestricted free agents are believed to be testing the market.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 22
Former Canucks GM Brian Burke inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
The National Hockey League introduced six inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. One of those inductees included former Vancouver Canucks general manager Brian Burke.
Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22
The Real Canucks Offseason Question Isn’t What You Think
If you’re trying to figure out what the Vancouver Canucks are really doing this summer, don’t start with July 1. Start with the structure of the roster they already have and the leverage they can create before the open market locks in everyone’s price.
Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / June 22
The Athletic’s full 7-round mock draft sees Canucks take Caleb Malhotra and Tommy Bleyl in first round
The 2026 NHL Draft is less than a week away, and the Vancouver Canucks are positioned for one of the largest infusions of young talent in franchise history.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Canucks News & Rumours: One Roster Question & One Prospect Turning Heads
There’s a familiar feeling around the Vancouver Canucks these days. Not chaos exactly, but a team trying to sort out its identity while juggling short-term expectations and longer-term planning.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 22
2026 NHL Mock Draft: McKenna to Leafs but then what?
It’s draft week, baby. The fun is set to begin in Buffalo on Friday night, with 32 players poised to realize their dreams at the KeyBank Center. Another 192 players will get selected on Saturday in what should be quite an interesting draft, all things considered.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 21
The flaw in the Sham Sharron exercise: Wagner’s Weekly
Rhys Jessop’s 2014 article, “We think the Vancouver Canucks may have a scouting problem(!!!!),” which replaced the Canucks’ scouting staff with the ill-prepared intern Sham Sharron, is a classic piece of hockey bloggery.
Zeev Buium News / The Hockey Writers / June 21
Canucks News & Rumours: Öhgren Surge, Buium Questions & What’s Next
The Vancouver Canucks made one of the biggest moves in franchise history when they sent Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. Whether that trade ultimately works or not won’t be decided for years.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 21
Predicting When Canucks GM Ryan Johnson Will Make His First Big Move
It’s been over a month since the Vancouver Canucks named Ryan Johnson their new General Manager (GM). He has made some key moves to his management group as he fired former Head Coach Adam Foote and brought in Manny Malhotra.
Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / June 20
Canucks: Manny Malhotra outlines profiles he’s looking for in his assistant coaches
It’s now been three weeks since the Vancouver Canucks appointed Manny Malhotra as the 23rd head coach in franchise history, and the process is still ongoing to find who he will surround himself with behind the bench.
Adam Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20
Mammoth To Hire Adam Foote As An Assistant Coach
After being let go as head coach of the Canucks following their front office shakeup, Adam Foote won’t be out of a job for long. CHEK’s Rick Dhaliwal reports (Twitter link) that Foote has signed on to join the Mammoth’s staff as an assistant coach.
Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19
Insider’s Take on the Canucks Raises Hard Rebuild Question
There’s a growing sense around the Vancouver Canucks that the conversation has quietly shifted. It’s no longer just about where they are right now. It’s also about how long it’s going to take to get anywhere meaningful again.
Chase Wouters News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17
Canucks Sign Chase Wouters To One-Year Contract
The Vancouver Canucks have continued to retain some of their depth from the past season. According to a team announcement, the Canucks have signed forward Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.
Cole Clayton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16
Canucks Sign Cole Clayton To One-Year Contract
A few days after signing Jack Thompson to a one-year deal, the Vancouver Canucks have made another signing to retain some of their defensive depth for the 2026-27 campaign.
Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16
Are Canucks prepared to cut losses with Elias Pettersson?
The pressure is mounting on Elias Pettersson in Vancouver, and according to some around the league, the upcoming season could represent a make-or-break moment for the star center.
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