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Canucks prospects beat Kraken 5-2 as Novotny, Rogowski score three points

The second and final prospect game of the weekend started at breakneck speed, with few whistles through the first eight minutes. Neither team settled into back-and-forth play, but the Kraken got the majority of the high-danger chances, and Ty Young had to shut the door on a few occasions.

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Former Vancouver Canucks Forward Has Died

For two seasons in the mid-1980s, Brent Peterson wore the orca and skated for a Vancouver Canucks club still finding its way in a tough Smythe Division.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 13

A pre-camp projection of the Canucks’ 2026-27 opening night roster

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2026 Training Camp gets started this upcoming week on September 17 in Penticton, British Columbia. After that, it’s a matter of just 12 days until the puck drops for opening night on September 29.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

3 Ways Elias Pettersson Can Have a Successful 2026-27

There’s little question that Elias Pettersson faces more pressure to succeed than any Vancouver Canucks player this season. Since signing his eight-year,

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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

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / September 13

Maybe the Canucks Aren’t as Badly Built as They Look

A Canucks roster review I read this morning is one that I find interesting. Not because I agree with all of it. Actually, I don't. It comes from a source I read regularly: Luca Pampena’s Pacific Division Preview 2026-2027.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 13

Is the Canucks’ Rebuild as Bad as It Looks?

Vancouver’s bringing in Manny Malhotra as the team’s new head coach. According to a recent breakdown from Luca Pampena’s Pacific Division Preview 2026-2027, his whole approach is built around a heavy, defensively structured game.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Canucks News & Rumours: Novotný, Cootes, Safonov, Schimek & Medvedev

There’s nothing particularly fun about losing a prospect game 7-3, but the Vancouver Canucks’ opening night of the prospect showcase wasn’t without some encouraging signs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / September 13

Adam Novotný Had Enough Figured Out in Canucks Game

There’s a temptation when watching a highly regarded prospect for the first time to start making judgments almost immediately. Did he look good? Did he look bad?

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / September 13

Canucks Prospect Showcase Notebook: Thoughts on Novotný, Cootes, Safonov, Schimek, and Medvedev

Well, last night wasn’t the ideal start to the prospect showcase for the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks welcomed the Seattle Kraken and their prospects to Rogers Forum on Saturday night for Game 1 of the prospect showcase.

Jake Debrusk News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Vancouver Canucks 2026-27 Player Projections: Jake DeBrusk

The Vancouver Canucks made a huge commitment to Jake DeBrusk when they signed him to a seven-year deal back in 2024. They were also a much different team coming off a second-round appearance against the Edmonton Oilers that left them only a win away from the Western Conference Final.

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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.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / September 12

Where does the Canucks’ Filip Hronek rank leaguewide among RD?

Zeev Buium’s recent eight-year contract extension makes him the most important figure in the Vancouver Canucks’ ongoing rebuild, at least for the time being.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

Canucks' Quinn Hughes mistake is now the Wild's problem

Here’s the part of the Quinn Hughes story that deserves way more attention than it’s gotten.

Why the Wild's Quinn Hughes isn't stressing about his next contract

One prospect to watch on every NHL 2026 rookie tournament roster

U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame names 2026 inductees

The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Elias Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / September 12

Canucks Fans Are Asking the Wrong Question About Elias Pettersson

There’s something I really like about what Ryan Johnson is saying about Elias Pettersson. It’s not complicated. The Canucks general manager wants Pettersson to feel good about coming to the rink again.

Nikita Tolopilo News / Canucksarmy / September 12

With uncertainty in Canucks crease, Tolopilo says he’s ready to seize the opportunity

With every day that goes by without Thatcher Demko part of the Vancouver Canucks summer skates, the probability rises that Nikita Tolopilo will start the season on the club’s National Hockey League roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Canucks announce plans for three-day fanfest at Rogers Arena to close out preseason

In an effort to embrace their fanbase ahead of the 2026-27 season, the Vancouver Canucks have announced plans for the team’s first-ever Fanfest. It’s a three-day celebration of hockey to launch the new season and includes a pair of home preseason games and a number of other events designed to bring fans closer to the rebuilding hockey club.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Scenes from practice: Canucks prospects hit the ice ahead of weekend showcase vs. Kraken

Vancouver Canucks prospects hit the ice at Rogers Forum on Friday for their first and only practice before their two-game showcase against the Seattle Kraken this weekend.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Elias Pettersson’s Agent Has Interesting Answer When Asked About Request to Trade Canucks’ Star

Speculation around Elias Pettersson‘s future in Vancouver has been swirling all summer, but his agent is pushing back on one of the bigger rumors. J.P.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Former Canucks forward Brent Peterson dies at 68

A longtime NHL player, broadcaster, and coach has died. On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks announced that former winger Brent Peterson died at age 68. Peterson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

The Most Important Skill Filip Chytil Can Learn From Connor McDavid

There’s something fascinating about Filip Chytil watching Connor McDavid. It’s easy to assume Chytil is studying McDavid because he wants to become a better offensive player.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Diving into Canucks’ NHL Edge data, line combinations, stats, schedule, and more just got easier

Have you checked out our new Vancouver Canucks resource pages yet? If not, find them in our website’s navigation bar under the “Team” dropdown menu at the top of the page.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Canucks make a smart gamble with Zeev Buium extension

The Vancouver Canucks raised a lot of eyebrows recently when they signed defenseman Zeev Buium to an eight-year, $75.04 million contract extension.

Canucks: A look at how Zeev Buium’s contract extension compares to other young NHL defencemen

The Canucks’ three-year mulligan: A bet on keeping Quinn Hughes happy

The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Vancouver Canucks Season Preview

The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them overhaul their front office, add veteran leadership, and part ways with some veterans.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Canucks’ Daniel Sedin: No timeline for Thatcher Demko’s return

The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the NHL last season, finishing with a record of 25-49-8 as the franchise continues to enter into a full-blown rebuilding process.