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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 7
One Name in Anaheim Suggests a Much Bigger Canucks’ Trade
In a recent conversation that turned into a discussion about how to move Elias Pettersson’s contract, Halford and Brough asked, “What if the Canucks just shook everything up?” It kicks off with talk around Mason McTavish.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 7
Canucks’ Sasson named to Team USA for IIHF World Championships; Boeser not on preliminary roster
Another Vancouver Canuck is heading to the World Championships to represent his country. Canucks forward Max Sasson was named to Team USA’s IIHF World Championships roster.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 7
Canucks News & Rumours: Stenberg, Malhotra, Sharks Need & Trading Up
The Vancouver Canucks didn’t win the NHL Draft Lottery, and dropping to third overall still stings. When you enter the night with the best odds at landing first overall, anything short of that feels like leaving money on the table.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Max Sasson News / Professor Press Box / May 7
Max Sasson Earns His Place in Canucks Lineup
There’s something that’s hard not to like about players like Max Sasson. They don’t come into an organization with a lot of noise around them, no big expectations, no “future core piece” labels.
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 / Canucksarmy / May 7
Who do NHL draft experts think the Canucks should pick at third overall?
As you surely know by now, the Vancouver Canucks have fallen two spots in the 2026 NHL Draft order thanks to the lottery balls not falling their way on Tuesday.
Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / May 7
Elias Pettersson found 10 more points, but is still looking for that missing piece: Year in Review
This is probably the player review you’ve been waiting for most. No one epitomized the Vancouver Canucks’ struggles this season more than Elias Pettersson.
Linus Karlsson News / Daily Faceoff / May 7
Canucks’ Linus Karlsson hopes to end season on high note with Swedish national team
This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. As Sweden prepares for the IIHF Men’s World Championship
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6
3 thoughts on Canucks falling to 3rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft
After Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery results, the Vancouver Canucks fell yet again and will be selecting third overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Here are some of my quick thoughts on how the day went down.
Elliotte Friedman News / Canucksarmy / May 6
Friedman: Canucks interviewed Martin Madden, Scott White enters search late
As the Vancouver Canucks‘ search for their next general manager, more candidates have entered the conversation for the position. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, there are two more names to keep an eye on: Martin Madden and Scott White.
Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / May 6
With Rutherford stepping down, should the Canucks name a new President of Hockey Ops?
The Vancouver Canucks are on the verge of finding a new general manager, but soon they’ll need to replace the man who’s hiring him. Jim Rutherford announced after the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday that he’ll be stepping down from his role as Canucks’ President of Hockey Operations after the draft in June.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 6
If the Canucks prefer a forward at the draft, Sharks lottery win may be a blessing in disguise
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone, and it went much like everything else in the 2025-26 season – as in, the Vancouver Canucks lost, and have moved down to the third overall pick in the 2026 Entry Draft.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Canucks News & Rumours: Draft Turning Point, Rutherford & Sasson’s Breakthrough
The draft lottery didn’t deliver what the Vancouver Canucks had hoped for. The Canucks entered with the best odds at first overall and walked away with the third pick.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6
Who do Canucks fans want at third overall?
By now, you’ve heard the news. The Vancouver Canucks did not win the first overall pick at the NHL Draft Lottery and the first chance to draft Gavin McKenna.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6
Injury forces Canucks Höglander to miss upcoming World Hockey Championships
A difficult season for Nils Höglander took another tough turn on Wednesday when the Vancouver Canucks forward was ruled out for the upcoming World Hockey Championships due to injury.
Jim Rutherford News / NHL Trade Talk / May 6
Rutherford Stepping Down with Canucks, New GM Has Draft Autonomy
Jim Rutherford will step down from his role as the Canucks president of hockey operations after the 2026 NHL Draft, he announced. In his post-lottery media availability, Rutherford says that, after the draft, he will step away from day-to-day operations, but will remain with the Canucks as an advisor and Alternate Governor.
Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / May 6
8 takeaways from Jim Rutherford’s media availability after Canucks fall in draft lottery
Moments after Lady Luck once again turned her back on the Vancouver Canucks in Tuesday’s National Hockey League Draft Lottery, President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met the media at Rogers Arena.
Jim Rutherford News / Daily Faceoff / May 6
Canucks’ Jim Rutherford to step down from day-to-day operations following 2026 NHL Draft
It’s certainly been a noteworthy day for the Vancouver Canucks. Just after Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery saw the Canucks get the third overall pick in the
Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / May 5
NHL Draft Lottery 2026 Preview: Canucks Lead Odds, McKenna Headlines Top 5
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery takes center stage tonight, shifting attention from the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the league’s non-playoff teams and their futures.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Canucks News & Rumours: Douglas, Tolopilo & Willander’s Growing Pains and Growth
There’s something about looking back at the Vancouver Canucks season and the new players who popped up along the way. Some parts of the roster stayed in the “figure it out and survive” phase.
Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / May 5
The Latest on the Vancouver Canucks and their Front Office Search
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman, on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast on The Second Round is Here episode, on the Vancouver Canucks GM search. Pierre Dorion is the newest candidate to come up.
Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Canucks' Jim Rutherford Urged to Block Noise on Elias Pettersson Trade Talk
Trade noise around Elias Pettersson continues to build, but President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford faces a clear call to block outside pressure and act on value for the Vancouver Canucks.
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