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The Vancouver Canucks‘ search for a new general manager is dominating most headlines these days, and for good reason. It’s one of the most important hires in the history of the franchise, and we’ll be right on top of it as more and more names emerge.

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Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes wins WHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player

While the Vancouver Canucks won’t be winning much hardware this offseason, one of the organization’s top prospects will be. On Wednesday afternoon, the WHL announced that Canuck prospect and current Prince Albert Raider Braeden Cootes has won the Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / April 22

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks Offseason Trade Talks

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, on DFO Rundown with Irfaan Gaffar, talking about the Vancouver Canucks and potential trade talks. “We know the direction of the Vancouver Canucks is rebuild, and they started that whole thing this season.

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / April 22

As Canucks enter rebuild, is Brock Boeser still the face of the franchise?: Year in Review

Let’s get this part out of the way early: Brock Boeser was a National Hockey League worst minus-48 this season. The Chicago Blackhawks’ Artyom Levshunov was the only one of the 940 skaters who played a game in the league this season within 15 of the veteran Vancouver Canucks winger.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Canucks Ask Maple Leafs for Interview with Advisor and Hockey Icon

According to a report by Elliotte Friedman, “Add a name to Vancouver’s hockey operations search: According to several sources, the Canucks asked Toronto for permission to speak to special advisor to the GM, Shane Doan.” He adds, “Doan, who played 1,540 NHL games from 1995-2017, was hired by the Maple Leafs in June 2023.

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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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 22

Friedman: Canucks seek permission from Leafs to speak to Shane Doan amid GM search

Add Shane Doan’s name to the list of potential candidates to join the Vancouver Canucks‘ front office. On Wednesday morning, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman

Linus Karlsson News / Canucksarmy / April 22

Canucks’ Höglander, Öhgren, and Karlsson named to Sweden men’s world championship roster

A few members of the Vancouver Canucks will be representing their country on the world stage. On Wednesday, the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation announced its roster for the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / April 22

Canucks: What did Jake DeBrusk’s weird season do to his summer trade value?

There’s still plenty of ongoing debate to be had about which remaining veterans should be traded by the Vancouver Canucks this summer, as the rebuild continues and ideally picks up some steam.

J.T. Miller News / Professor Press Box / April 21

How the J.T. Miller Trade Went Sideways for the Canucks

January 2025 felt like a mess for the Vancouver Canucks. With an all-too-dramatic problem between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller, Miller (along with Jackson Dorrington and Erik Brännström) was traded to the New York Rangers for Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini and a 2025 first.

Kevyn Adams News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Canucks Set to Interview Former Sabres GM For Job Opening

The Vancouver Canucks have received permission to interview former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams for their vacant GM position. According to a story from The Athletic, a league source says the Canucks wanted to reach out and will interview him for the GM opening.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Canucks News & Rumours: Allvin, Rutherford, Foote, Karlsson & Buium

It’s not the least bit surprising that the Vancouver Canucks made a change the moment the curtain dropped on the 2025–26 season. When a team finishes dead last, something has to give.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 21

Two Canucks unlikely to return next season, plus four more we’re less sure about

It’s officially the offseason, which means we’re switching our sights to what’s next for the Vancouver Canucks here at CanucksArmy. Today, we’re taking a look at two Canucks who seem very unlikely to be back in Vancouver next year, along with four more that we’re a bit less sure about.

Jim Rutherford News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Jim Rutherford’s Time in Vancouver Has Run Out: Here’s Why

Let’s be blunt: Jim Rutherford’s arrival was sold as experience and steady hands. Instead, it’s looked like two decades of band-aids on a sinking ship.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 20

What NHL Edge data reveals about where the Canucks fell short in 2025-26 season

Any way you slice it, the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks were a massive disappointment. With 25 wins and 58 points, the Canucks spiralled to a last-place finish in the overall National Hockey League standings.

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Danila Klimovich News / Canucksarmy / April 20

Abby Recap: Danila Klimovich ties franchise record as Canucks close season on high note with California sweep

That’s a wrap on the 2025–26 season for the Abbotsford Canucks. If you followed along closely, it comes as no surprise that the year didn’t exactly go according to plan.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / April 20

Why the safest play for the Canucks’ rebuild is still keeping Elias Pettersson

The offseason of change has already begun for the Vancouver Canucks, and it’s not anywhere near over. Fewer than 24 hours after the conclusion of the 2025-26 regular season, Jim Rutherford was meeting with the press to go over the firing of GM Patrik Allvin.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20

Canucks’ GM Search Tied to Important Draft Position Question

Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas got into an interesting conversation during the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast. Speaking about the latest on the Vancouver Canucks’ GM search, Friedman noted that whoever wins this job is going to be running the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Allvin, the Draft & Building Team Culture

There’s a funny thing about the offseason in the NHL. Just when things seem quiet, the real decisions start taking shape. For the Vancouver Canucks, this summer feels less about one big swing and more about a series of smaller, smarter choices.

Jim Rutherford News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

3 Important Topics Discussed by Canucks President Jim Rutherford at His Press Conference

The Vancouver Canucks made headlines on Friday morning. During the locker room cleanout day, president Jim Rutherford announced that Patrik Allvin had been relieved of his duties and that the team would be seeking a new general manager (GM).

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford says he knew Quinn Hughes wouldn’t re-sign in Vancouver

Taking to the podium following one of the worst seasons in Vancouver Canucks franchise history, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford was ruthless

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Will Ryan Johnson become the Canucks’ next GM?

The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday they had fired Patrik Allvin as general manager, ending his four-year term with the club. The news comes after the Canucks finished the 2025-26 season with a 25-49-8 record and 58 points, dead last in the NHL and going into the offseason with the best odds at the No.

Patrik Allvin News / Daily Faceoff / April 17

Canucks fire general manager Patrik Allvin

As first reported by Swedish outlet Aftonbladet.se, and later confirmed by the team, the Vancouver Canucks have let go Patrik Allvin as general manager.