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CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #9 Ty Young

We continue on with our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings here at CanucksArmy. Today, we crack into our top-10 prospects with a goaltender coming off a strong rookie season.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / February 12

Olympic Hockey Preview: Canucks’ Hronek, Kämpf, and Czechia battle Canada; Blueger and Latvia vs. USA

After what’s been a disastrous season for the Vancouver Canucks, their Canadian fans are exceptionally excited to watch tomorrow when Team Canada hits the ice.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / February 11

The West Coast Heartbeat: The Legends of Vancouver's Cyclone Taylor Trophy

In the deep-rooted lore of the Vancouver Canucks, certain names carry a weight that transcends time. From the smoky air of the old Pacific Coliseum to the modern roar of Rogers Arena, fans have always known which player truly carries the team on their back.

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How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Hronek, Prospects Chiarot & Cootes

The Olympic break is supposed to be a breather, but if you follow the Vancouver Canucks, there’s never a quiet day. Between Filip Hronek gearing up for

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 11

Meet the buyers: Who might be interested in Canucks centres Blueger and Kämpf?

Dave Mustaine of Megadeth once sang, “Peace sells…but who’s buying?” An amended version of those lyrics about the Vancouver Canucks and their ongoing rebuild might be “UFAs sell…but who’s buying?” We’ve spilled an awful lot of digital ink on the theoretical trade value of pending free agents like Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger, and David Kämpf.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 11

Same Team Popping Up as Elias Pettersson Trade Speculation Grows

The Vancouver Canucks may not be actively shopping Elias Pettersson, but the noise around the star center is getting louder — and it’s no longer easy to ignore.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 11

Abbotsford Canucks’ Ben Berard steals the show at the 2026 AHL All-Star Skills Competition

Ben Berard stole the show at the AHL All-Star game with one of the nicest goals you will see in any scenario. Taking the spot of Kirill Kudryavtsev, who was sidelined by a high ankle sprain, Berard stepped in to represent the Abbotsford Canucks at the AHL All-Star Challenge — and he made sure the opportunity didn’t go quietly.

Aku Koskenvuo News / Canucksarmy / February 11

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #10 Aku Koskenvuo

We continue with our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings here at CanucksArmy. We’ve officially hit our goalie run, where two backstoppers have begun their professional journey in tandem.

NHL News / Total Pro Sports / February 11

'His Best Days Might Be Behind Him' – Craig Button Shuts Down Hopes Of Olympic Turnaround For Elias Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks have found themselves in a deep hole this season. Sitting at the bottom of the standings, there has been very little for fans to feel optimistic about.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 11

Olympic Hockey Preview: Canucks’ Pettersson and Lankinen lead off 2026 Men’s Olympic Hockey Tournament

Well, Vancouver Canucks fans, we’ve finally made it: NHL players are officially back in the Olympics. And even more exciting for Vancouver fans, they get to watch a pair of Canucks on opening day.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11

Longtime Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson passes away

Retired Vancouver Canucks play-by-play announcer Jim Robson has passed away at the age of 91, the news shared by Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK. He was an original

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 10

Legendary Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson passes away at 91

It’s with heavy hearts that we share that legendary Vancouver Canucks broadcaster, Jim Robson, has passed away at the age of 91. Robson became the voice of the Canucks when they entered the National Hockey League as an expansion team in 1970 with CKNW.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson’s Olympic Reset: Can He Find His Magic Again?

I remember the first game I watched Elias Pettersson. He was young, confident, and pulling off moves I’d never seen before. Quick on his feet, always thinking a step or two ahead, slight but strong, like a willow bending without breaking.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 10

Men’s Olympic hockey schedule: Where and when to watch each Canucks Olympian’s games

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are officially underway, with 2,800+ athletes competing for glory over the next few weeks. Five of those athletes are members of the Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson (Sweden), Teddy Blueger (Latvia), David Kämpf (Czechia), Filip Hronek (Czechia), and Kevin Lankinen (Finland).

Filip Hronek News / Professor Press Box / February 10

Two Canucks Set to Shine for Czechia in the Olympics

Men’s Olympic hockey is almost here, and two Canucks—Filip Hronek and David Kämpf—are set to skate for Czechia. Both bring very different skill sets, but each could be key to the Czech team's performance in Milan.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10

Insider Suggests Top Wingers Are Most Likely Canucks to Be Traded

The Vancouver Canucks are one of the few—if not the only—teams around the NHL openly rebuilding and willing to discuss trades involving just about every player on their roster.

Kieren Dervin News / Canucksarmy / February 10

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #11 Kieren Dervin

We continue our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings with our final prospect outside of the top ten here at CanucksArmy. Slotting in at #11 is a creative two-way centre navigating his first full season in Major Junior hockey.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 9

CA’s top 15 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #12 Gabriel Chiarot

We continue our 2026 mid-season Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings with one of the organization’s more straightforward projections. If you’re looking for a high-motor winger whose value comes from pace, work ethic, and competitiveness rather than from pure offence, this may be your guy.

Conor Garland News / Canucksarmy / February 9

3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Öhgren-Blueger-Garland line shines before Olympic break

Welcome back to Stars of the Week at CanucksArmy ! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / February 9

Vancouver Canucks Rebuild: Timeline, Trades, and What Comes Next

The Vancouver Canucks rebuild has reached a volatile crossroads, blurring the line between a strategic retool and a full organizational reset. Sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, Vancouver’s so-called “hybrid rebuild” has exposed long-standing issues with roster construction, defensive structure, and leadership stability.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 9

Blueger’s Scathing Comments Expose Canucks Leadership Problem

Something interesting is bubbling with the Vancouver Canucks right now. In a recent video, Halford and Brough discuss Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger‘s scathing comments about the “character” of the team, wondering if the sentiment was directed at teammate Elias Pettersson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Vancouver Canucks Reassign Three Players

The Vancouver Canucks announced a series of transactions to prepare their roster for the Olympic break: forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki, defenseman Victor Mancini, and netminder Nikita Tolopilo have all been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Canucks Willing to Make Big Sacrifice to Trade Evander Kane

The Vancouver Canucks appear increasingly motivated to move forward without Evander Kane, and all signs point to a front office willing to be aggressive — even desperate — in finding a trade partner.