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Lessons from previous drafts to help the Canucks choose right if they fall to third overall

We are under one week away from the lottery balls delivering the fate of many upcoming prospects and where they will begin their NHL careers. And more importantly for most readers here, finally found out if the Vancouver Canucks can finally land that impactful superstar at the top of the NHL Draft board that will change the franchise around.

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Canucks prospect Gabe Chiarot headed to OHL Finals

The Vancouver Canucks are guaranteed to have at least one prospect competing for a league title this season. On Friday night, the Kitchener Rangers defeated the Windsor Spitfires in five games to capture the Wayne Gretzky Trophy and punch their ticket to the OHL Final.

Max Sasson News / Canucksarmy / May 2

Max Sasson’s speed has proven a valuable tool at the bottom of an NHL lineup: Year in review

The odds of signing a college free agent and developing them into a legitimate NHL contributor remain slim. But during the 2025–26 season, the Vancouver Canucks found one of those rare success stories in Max Sasson.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Drew O’Connor had a career year despite Canucks’ season-long struggles: Year in Review

Coming into this season, there was an expectation that Drew O’Connor would be a key piece to the Vancouver Canucks bottom-six, in hopes of helping this team compete for a playoff spot. Fresh off a two-year $2.5-million extension, O’Connor’s first full season as a member of the Canucks began similarly to many of his teammates.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Could Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk be an offseason solution for the eliminated Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers were eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday night, and there was much rejoicing – at least amongst the supporters of the Vancouver Canucks.

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1

The Canucks Player No One Expected to Be Important Right Now

Trades don’t always reveal their winners on Day One. Sometimes the real payoff is the guy who sneaks up on you because nobody circled him on the highlights reel.

Elliotte Friedman News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Friedman: Patrick Burke, Ray Whitney, and Ryan Martin told they’re out of Canucks’ GM search

On Friday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman provided an update on the Vancouver Canucks‘ ongoing search for their next General Manager. “Let’s take a look at the names that we’re aware of, and I’m sorry if I missed anything here.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Canucks News & Rumours: Hronek, Höglander, Rossi vs. Suzuki & Myers vs. Hughes

The Vancouver Canucks might be long out of the playoffs, but current players are still competing internationally, and former Canucks are still crossing paths in other playoff battles.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Canucks at Worlds: ‘Too early to tell’ extent of Hronek’s injury after vicious sequence vs Finland; Höglander departs vs Switzerland

On Thursday, news broke that Vancouver Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek had been injured in Czechia’s preliminary game against Finland. On Friday morning,

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / April 30

Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek reportedly injured in chippy IIHF exhibition game

Even when the NHL regular season has concluded for the Vancouver Canucks, they can’t avoid the bad news. According to Zdenek Janda, a Czech reporter of Denik Sport, Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek was injured in an IIHF World Championship exhibition game for Czechia.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 30

What does the future hold after Nils Höglander’s worst career season?: Year in Review

Suffice it to say that Nils Höglander did not have a good 2025-26 season. Even in the backdrop of a historically bad season for the Vancouver Canucks, it was difficult to watch the Swede struggle in the way that he did.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Is the Canucks’ ‘Good Guys’ Concept Too Simple?

The latest Halford & Brough discussion is the kind that sticks with you because, after you listen to it, it grows on you. It wasn’t particularly polished, official, or even serious, at least at first glance.

Marco Rossi News / Canucksarmy / April 30

Marco Rossi managed solid production despite mid-season trade and battling injuries: Year in Review

Marco Rossi did not start the season as a Vancouver Canuck, but he did finish as one, and he finished strong. Traded from the Minnesota Wild to the Canucks on December 12 as part of the Quinn Hughes trade, Rossi was brought in to try to fill the Canucks need for a centreman.

Jamie Langenbrunner News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Jamie Langenbrunner and Brad Pascall interview with the Canucks amid GM search: reports

Add two more names to the list of candidates for the Vancouver Canucks GM job. According to reports from CHEK TV’s Rick Dhaliwal and TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Jamie Langenbrunner and Brad Pascall both interviewed with the Canucks following the club’s search for their next General Manager.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

CA Draft profiles: From solid prospect to top three candidate, Caleb Malhotra is the 2026 NHL Draft’s highest riser

The Vancouver Canucks have officially clinched the 32nd spot in the NHL standings, securing the best odds (25.5%) at the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Panthers AGM Brett Peterson a new name linked to Canucks GM job

You can add Florida Panthers assistant general manager Brett Peterson’s name to the list of candidates for the Vancouver Canucks‘ vacant GM position. According to The Athletic’s Thomas Drance, Peterson is another candidate for the Canucks’ GM job.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

On this day in Canucks history: Towel Power is born 44 years ago

It remains a blight on the Vancouver Canucks that a white towel waved in mock surrender remains one of the most memorable moments in the 56-year history of the National Hockey League franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

How feasible is it for the Canucks to select both Ruck twins at the 2026 Entry Draft?

So, there are these twins, right? If you’ve followed the 2026 draft class at all, you’ve no doubt already heard the names Markus and Liam Ruck by now. The 2008-born Osoyoos-born duo are draft eligible in June, and have been steadily rocketing up the rankings all season long.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Canucks interview Patrick Burke, son of Brian Burke, for open GM position: report

A familiar name is being considered for an important front office job in Vancouver. According to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali – The Team, the Vancouver Canucks interviewed Patrick Burke for the open general manager position this week.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / April 28

The Vancouver Canucks GM Position is Still Desirable

The Vancouver Canucks GM position is still desirable despite some chaos, as it allows someone to put their stamp on a team, and it will come with some longevity Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on the Vancouver Canucks GM search.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / April 28

The Canucks Had a Horrid Season: Did They Need It?

If you’re looking at the Vancouver Canucks right now, you kind of have to sit with two thoughts at the same time. One is obvious: that was a brutal season.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Remembering Cheech: The Voice That Made Canucks Hockey

John Garrett passed away this week. He wasn’t just a goalie or a TV voice; he was the kind of guy who made hockey feel smarter and friendlier at the same time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / April 27

TedWhy the Canucks Keep Ending Up at This Type of Player

Reading Daniel Wagner’s piece on Teddy Blueger got me thinking about a familiar type of NHL player—the kind that doesn’t move headlines, but probably moves the needle more than people admit.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

How Teddy Blueger Fits Into the Canucks’ Future

I was reading Daniel Wagner’s article today on Teddy Blueger and thought he made a pretty solid case that deserves a bit more airtime. The Vancouver Canucks are in that awkward but important stage of team-building where they’re trying to thread two timelines together at once.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Has Canucks’ ownership scared off potential GM candidates?

The Vancouver Canucks are searching for a new general manager after Patrik Allvin was fired earlier this month. Some are wondering if assistant GM Ryan