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Paul Cotter details free agency period and why he signed with Canucks

When July 1 comes around, everyone thinks players can sign with whomever they want and can simply wait until they find their “dream” destination. However, it’s not all that simple.

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3 Trades Canucks Could Make Before 2026-27 Season

The offseason has now entered the real dog days of summer: August, when everything seems to hit a standstill. Actually, if you think about it, it’s been this way since Jason Robertson signed his one-year deal with the Dallas Stars on July 21 to avoid arbitration.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / August 8

Scoring more even strength goals is a necessity for Jake DeBrusk in 2026-27

Jake DeBrusk’s 2025-26 season wasn’t ugly, but it wasn’t a Picasso either. On first glance, DeBrusk’s stat line last year doesn’t look all that out of place from any of his other eight NHL seasons.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 8

A sampling of the kinds of players who may be available on waivers this preseason for the Vancouver Canucks

Greetings, fellow watchers of the waiver wire. A week or so ago, we discussed the idea that the NHL’s perpetually rising cap ceiling might have a few unintended consequences, beyond the salary escalation we’re already experiencing in full force.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8

Following Public Media Beef, Has Former Oiler Evander Kane Finally Found a Team?

Evander Kane has been in the news recently, not just for his back-and-forth with an Edmonton sports reporter, but because it appears he might finally be landing with a new team. The former Oilers and Vancouver Canucks forward is among many names that haven’t been signed, and it appears he might have to look outside the NHL.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Ville Koivunen News / Canucksarmy / August 8

Should the Canucks explore a long-term contract with Liam Öhgren like the Penguins did with Ville Koivunen?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Two Very Different Questions Facing Vancouver

With the Vancouver Canucks, there are still a couple of pretty interesting questions left. Elias Pettersson‘s future remains one of them, even if it looks increasingly likely that he’ll start the season in Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 7

Canucks announce prospect showcase vs. Kraken in Abbotsford

On Friday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced the schedule for the prospect summer showcase against their I-5 rival, the Seattle Kraken. The showcase will feature back-to-back games between the Canucks and Kraken, held on Saturday, September 12 at 4 PM and Sunday, September 13 at 1 PM.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Canucks News & Rumours: Chytil, Mancini & Tipping Points That Change the Season

There are plenty of obvious questions surrounding the Vancouver Canucks heading into this season, but sometimes the more interesting ones are hiding a little further down the roster.

Tom Willander News / Canucksarmy / August 7

Another year of growth is the goal and expectation for Tom Willander in 2026-27

Tom Willander’s rookie season with the Vancouver Canucks was full of ups and downs. That’s to be expected, though, for a young defenceman. The team was terrible, and the defensive environment on the ice was not conducive to success. However, there were positives to take away from his first season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 7

31 days, 31 questions: Who might be getting forgotten about in Canucks’ 2026-27 roster talk?

No matter how long the hockey-less summer gets, no matter how deep into the dog days we are, there’s always something more to talk about in the world of the Vancouver Canucks, and there’s always something not being talked about.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Evander Kane Has Testy Back-and-Forth With Oilers Reporter Online

Evander Kane has never been one to shy away from voicing his thoughts and opinions, and that’s not going to change now. The former Edmonton Oilers winger took to social media on Thursday, responding to a tweet about Dr.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / August 6

31 days, 31 questions: Who is going to play with Elias Pettersson?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”.

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

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Brooks Rogowski News / Professor Press Box / August 6

Is the Canucks' Brooks Rogowski Already as Good as He Looks?

The Vancouver Canucks may have found an intriguing prospect with the 33rd pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Brooks Rogowski is 6-foot-7, weighs roughly 235 pounds and plays centre.

Linus Karlsson News / Canucksarmy / August 6

Can Linus Karlsson take another step forward after strong rookie season?

Let Linus Karlsson play. That seems like it should be one of Manny Malhotra’s mantras in his first season as Vancouver Canucks head coach. Not only is

Thatcher Demko News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Thatcher Demko

There hasn’t been a lot of action around the Vancouver Canucks lately, with the last major news being the Abbotsford Canucks rounding out their coaching staff.

Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / August 6

3 Possible Trade Destinations for Brock Boeser

Brock Boeser‘s long-term future with the Vancouver Canucks appeared settled when he signed a seven-year extension last summer. However, the organization’s direction has quickly changed.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 6

Why has the last month been so slow for the Vancouver Canucks?

To say that the Vancouver Canucks have had a slow offseason wouldn’t just be a misstatement; it’d be an outright inaccuracy. Since officially closing out the 2025-26 campaign, the Canucks have changed most of their front office, replaced their coaching staff, drafted nine players, signed eleven contracts, and completed four trades.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / August 6

Why a PTO Might Be Worth the Canucks' Gamble

I have to admit that I’m a PTO (professional tryout) kind of guy. I love the idea of a second chance, and I know that anyone who laces up NHL skates can play good hockey.