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Gavin McKenna going to dinner with ONLY the Canucks likely doesn’t mean much, but it IS fun to pretend it might

Look. Lots of teams are going to take lots of different prospects to dinner. It usually doesn’t mean much. Sometimes, it means a lot, though. Take last year’s draft, for example.

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Canucks taking four prospects to dinner at 2026 NHL Draft combine

The 2026 NHL Draft combine week has officially kicked off in Buffalo, New York. Teams from around the National Hockey League will have the opportunity to meet these prospects, see how they perform in their fitness testing, and, if they are serious about drafting said player, often take them out to dinner.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 3

7 obscure countries in Vancouver Canucks draft history

Canada. Sweden. The United States. Finland. Russia. You know the main “hockey countries” where the majority of NHL players are from. But every once in a while, there are players from less popular hockey countries.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Canucks news and rumors: Aatu Raty's breakthrough, Marco Rossi age and roster questions

The Canucks enter the offseason with more questions than answers, but not without direction.

Who do the Canucks want in their top-six in 2026-27?

7 obscure countries in Vancouver Canucks draft history

Report: Canucks to hire Manny Malhotra as head coach

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 3

Who do the Canucks want in their top-six in 2026-27?

In our ongoing quest to predict the first moves of the Vancouver Canucks’ newest managerial team, we’ve had our sights set primarily on the long-term. This is a team on route to a rebuild, after all, and that means that the far-flung future is far more important than the present day.

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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.

Elliotte Friedman News / Canucksarmy / June 3

Friedman: Canucks have interest in ex-Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell

Following the appointment of Manny Malhotra as the new head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, the hiring spree continues. Malhotra’s departure from the Abbotsford Canucks means the AHL team will need a new bench boss.

Ilya Safonov News / Canucksarmy / June 3

Canucks sign forard Ilya Safonov to one-year contract

Ryan Johnson and the Vancouver Canucks have made their first transaction of the new era. On Tuesday afternoon, the club announced the signing of 25-year-old centre Ilya Safonov to a one-year, two-way contract.

Ilya Safonov News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Canucks sign Ilya Safonov to one-year contract

A noted prospect is coming to North America. On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced that the team has signed forward Ilya Safonov to a one-year, two-way contract.

Ilya Safonov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Canucks Sign Ilya Safonov To One-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Ilya Safonov to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 NHL season. According to PuckPedia, Safonov will earn an $850K salary at the NHL level and an $87.5K salary in the AHL.

Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / June 2

6 observations from Ryan Johnson’s media availability after hiring Manny Malhotra as Canucks’ head coach

Ryan Johnson took a few moments from his duties leading the Vancouver Canucks contingent at the National Hockey League scouting combine in Buffalo to discuss the hiring of Manny Malhotra as the 23rd head coach in franchise history.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 2

Canucks plan to talk to D Chase Reid at NHL Combine on Thursday: report

The 2026 NHL Scouting Combine gets underway this week in Buffalo, New York, with the top draft-eligible players present for interviews, fitness tests, and evaluations.

Manny Malhotra News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Malhotra’s detail-oriented style will benefit Canucks

The new regime of the Vancouver Canucks, led by co-presidents Henrik and Daniel Sedin and general manager Ryan Johnson, have made their first major decision by hiring Manny Malhotra to be the franchise’s 23rd head coach.

Manny Malhotra News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

3 Reasons Manny Malhotra Was the Right Call for the Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t have to go hunting for their next head coach. They didn’t chase a big-name outsider or try to swing for something flashy. Instead, they looked in their own building and promoted Manny Malhotra from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate to the NHL bench.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / June 2

Canucks GM Ryan Johnson outlines ‘very open and honest’ conversation with Elias Pettersson

On Tuesday morning, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson held a press conference to welcome Manny Malhotra as the franchise’s 23rd head coach.

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Manny Malhotra News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Why Was Manny Malhotra Named the Canucks’ New Head Coach?

It’s finally official: Manny Malhotra is the Canucks’ 23rd head coach. Bottom line, it wasn’t a shocking twist. This felt like the move everyone saw coming once Ryan Johnson took over as GM.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 2

Trade tree: Looking back at the Canucks’ Hodgson for Kassian swap from 2012

On the surface, it was a simple hockey trade – a one-for-one swap, the kind the hockey world no longer sees in-season very often. On February 27, 2012, the Vancouver Canucks sent Cody Hodgson to the Buffalo for Zack Kassian.

Brendan Gallagher News / Canucksarmy / June 2

How the Canucks could extract maximum value by acquiring veteran Brendan Gallagher

Admittedly, we’re getting ahead of ourselves here, because at the moment, Brendan Gallagher is still a member of the Montreal Canadiens. But as the rumour

Manny Malhotra News / Field Level Media / June 2

AHL coach Manny Malhotra promoted to lead Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks named Manny Malhotra as their next head coach late Monday. Malhotra, 46, coached Abbotsford -- the Canucks' American Hockey League affiliate -- to its first Calder Cup title in the 2024-25 season.

Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / June 2

It was always going to be Manny Malhotra as the next head coach of Canucks

It was always going to be Manny Malhotra. The announcement of the new head coach of the Vancouver Canucks may have taken a little longer than many anticipated, but considering there were never really other alternatives being linked to the job or the hockey club, it just had that feel of when, not if.

Manny Malhotra News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Canucks Name Manny Malhotra 23rd Head Coach in Franchise History

The Vancouver Canucks have officially turned to a familiar face to lead the franchise into its next chapter, naming Manny Malhotra as the 23rd head coach in team history.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 2

Canucks GM Ryan Johnson on hiring Manny Malhotra: ‘We’ve been in the battle together’

The Vancouver Canucks put an end to the rumours and have officially named Manny Malhotra the organization’s 23rd head coach on Monday night. Further to Frank Seravalli’s reporting and their letter to season-ticket holders, the Canucks issued a press release to make the announcement official.

Manny Malhotra News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Vancouver Canucks Hire Manny Malhotra as New Head Coach

The Vancouver Canucks have named Manny Malhotra as the 23rd head coach in franchise history, the team announced late Monday evening. Malhotra, who has spent the past two seasons as head coach of the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, steps into the NHL role after Adam Foote was relieved of his duties in May following a disappointing 2025-26 season.

Henrik Sedin News / Professor Press Box / June 1

The Sedin's Leadership Is Unique and Powerful for the Canucks

One of the most special things about the Vancouver Canucks right now isn't a player, a coach, or even a trade rumour. It's the leadership structure at the top of the organization.