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Boeser Sounds Like a Guy Sick of Being Trade Bait

Brock Boeser saying, “It’s not a trade deadline if my name’s not in there,” pretty much sums up his whole career in Vancouver. Every winter, the same cycle: rumours pop up, insiders toss his name around, fans get nervous, and Boeser just keeps playing through the noise.

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Who else is on the Canucks’ short list to be the next captain?

Earlier this week, the topic of the Vancouver Canucks‘ captaincy was brought back to the forefront. That was because, in a podcast appearance, President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford declared that defenceman Filip Hronek would be on “a very short list” of players to be considered for the Canucks’ captaincy.

Tyler Myers News / Canucksarmy / February 27

Scenes from practice: Myers missing as Canucks skated ahead of quick trip to Seattle

All eyes were on whether Tyler Myers would join the Vancouver Canucks for practice on Friday afternoon at Rogers Arena. The answer, as it turned out, was no.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / Daily Faceoff / February 27

Canucks’ Jonathan Lekkerimaki to miss rest of season after undergoing successful surgery

The Vancouver Canucks received some clarifying news on Friday regarding one of their most promising young prospects. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki underwent successful surgery for a shoulder injury.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 27

Canucks News & Rumours: Canadian Identity, Kartye, Hronek & Next Captain

Some weeks, the Vancouver Canucks feel like a team searching for themselves in real time. You can see the effort, you can see the hope, and you can absolutely see the problems poking through the seams.

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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 / Canucksarmy / February 27

8 potential 2026 NCAA free agent forwards the Canucks could target

With the Olympic break now on the back burner, we turn our attention to what’s next on the calendar: the NHL Trade Deadline and NCAA Free Agency watch.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

NHL Rumours: The Latest On The Vancouver Canucks Trade Front

Welcome to a Vancouver Canucks edition of NHL Rumours, a hot topic of conversation as we approach the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline on March 6th. The Olympic roster freeze has lifted, and it is now a mad dash to the trade deadline.

Jim Rutherford News / Canucksarmy / February 27

Rutherford says Canucks would like more Canadian players

There are many factors one can look at to determine why the Vancouver Canucks find themselves in the position that they are in. Whether that be injury, new systems, trades they were forced to make, or roster construction, the Canucks find themselves dead last and diving headfirst toward a rebuild.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Boeser, Myers, Jarry: NHL Trade Talk Roundup – Feb. 26, 2026

Welcome to today’s NHL Trade Talk roundup on February 26, 2026 —no trades today, but a lot of talk about players who might be on the move. The Vancouver Canucks were front and center, with reports out of Nashville suggesting that Steven Stamkos is open to a deal.

Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Insider Reveals Unexpected Change in Brock Boeser Trade Situation

TSN insider Darren Dreger is reporting that Brock Boeser‘s name is out there on the trade market just days ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. While the Vancouver Canucks are known to be selling, it might come as a bit of a surprise to hear Boeser is potentially set to be moved, especially given his new seven-year contract extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 26

Jim Rutherford says Filip Hronek ‘on a short list’ to be Canucks’ next captain

While much of the attention in Vancouver Canucks land has been focused primarily on trade rumours ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6th, there is another story to keep a close eye on.

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / February 26

Dreger: Canucks’ Brock Boeser willing to move ‘if there’s a fit that makes sense’

The trade rumours surrounding the Vancouver Canucks won’t be stopping anytime soon; that much is clear. Just a day after the club scratched Tyler Myers in their game against the Winnipeg Jets, TSN’s Darren Dreger has brought up another name: Brock Boeser.

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Nikita Tolopilo News / Professor Press Box / February 26

Canucks Nikita Tolopilo Could Be Something Special

Sometimes, you watch a game, and the result barely tells the story. Take Wednesday night in the Vancouver Canucks game against the Winnipeg Jets. It turned into a 3-2 overtime loss for the Canucks.

Tyler Myers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Canucks Tyler Myers Is Caught in the Middle

Every so often, a story pops up around an NHL team that reminds you hockey isn’t just a business on paper. It’s a real-life mess of contracts, families, pride, and timing.

Tyler Myers News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

What Can the Canucks Get for Tyler Myers?

Before last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tyler Myers was a late scratch for “trade reasons,” according to Rick Dhaliwal of the Donnie and Dhali show.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

Where is Elias Pettersson Being Traded At The Deadline?

It’s no secret that the Vancouver Canucks have been exploring potential trades and mapping out a plan for nearly every player on their roster. Even former captain Quinn Hughes hasn’t been immune to speculation amid the team’s fire-sale approach.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 26

The less-talked-about Canucks forward who could be traded before deadline

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2025-26 season has been such a disaster that players are getting lost in the shuffle in trade rumors. At the start of the season, Conor Garland was a name many were circling, but the Quinn Hughes trade made it clear that the Canucks were open for business.