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Canucks Forward Reportedly Rejected Bigger Maple Leafs Contract Offer

The Toronto Maple Leafs tried to land Brock Boeser in free agency, offering more money annually than the Vancouver Canucks did right after the market opened on July 1. Ultimately, Boeser declined the short-term proposal offered by the Leafs and and decided to re-sign with the Canucks on a longer, seven-year deal.

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Which NHL teams did each Canucks free agent end up signing with?

NHL Free Agency has come and gone, and as was the case for many teams, there weren’t a ton of fireworks for the Vancouver Canucks. The club managed to re-sign Brock Boeser in the 11th hour thanks to a last-minute call from general manager Patrik Allvin.

Christian Dvorak News / Canucksarmy / July 3

Canucks rumoured offer for UFA Christian Dvorak was 3 years at $4 million annually

One of the hottest commodities on the free agent market on July 1 this year was a top-six centre, with several teams on the hunt to bolster their offence this summer.

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Brock Boeser News / Breakaway on SI / July 3

Canucks Forward Pleasantly Surprised by Return

For a while, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser would head to free agency this offseason. However, that ended up not being the case.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Best, worst value contracts signed so far in NHL free agency

NHL free agency opened on Tuesday, and, so far, 181 contracts have been signed worth almost $800,000,000 total. Which contracts will age well, and which had fans shaking their heads at the numbers?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 3

Where each of the Canucks’ 2025 draft picks will be playing next season

With July 1st now in the rearview, the bell has officially rung on the 2025 offseason. That means that it’s already time to start thinking about next season and where players will spend their 2025-26 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Boeser Plan B for Canucks, Bouchard’s Wild Ask, & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are still a few big names unsigned in free agency, and Dmitry Orlov is one of the biggest on defense. Why hasn’t he signed yet?

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

White Towels and King Richard: The Underdog Magic of the 1982 Canucks

In 1982, hockey was treated to one of the most memorable playoff runs in NHL history. The Vancouver Canucks—underdogs by almost every measure—caught fire and made their way to the Stanley Cup Final.

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / July 3

Long term deal and trade protection finally gives Canucks Boeser peace of mind and chance to put down roots in Vancouver

The $50.75 million dollars is nice, to be sure. But the peace of mind of having a seven-year deal with full trade protection in the first four seasons likely means even more to Brock Boeser.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 3

Who are the Canucks most likely to trade in order to cut cap?

The Free Agent Frenzy of 2025 is over and the Vancouver Canucks are…running it back? The day that normally marks great change on the NHL calendar was instead business as familiar for the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 2

Rutherford talks Boeser extension, Canucks goaltending situation, centre depth, and more

Usually on July 2, upper management around the NHL is heavily engaged in boardrooms evaluating the remaining available free agents. But with just over $500,000 in cap space after re-signing Brock Boeser, there isn’t much wiggle room to go out there to continue to add through free agency.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Canucks sign former first-round pick to a one-year deal

The former first-round pick (23rd overall in the 2017 NHL Draft) joins Vancouver after skating in 194 career games over five NHL seasons.

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Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / July 2

Canucks’ Demko says he would have signed in Vancouver for 20 years if he could have

Thatcher Demko left nothing to the imagination when describing how much he likes living and playing in the City of Vancouver. Speaking for the first time since signing a three-year $25.5M extension with the Canucks on Tuesday, Demko made it abundantly clear that he would have been willing to sign long term with the hockey club.

Pius Suter News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Blues Sign Pius Suter to Two-Year Deal Worth $4 Million AAV

The St. Louis Blues made a notable addition on the second day of NHL free agency, signing Swiss forward Pius Suter to a two-year contract carrying a $4 million average annual value.

Pius Suter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Blues signing former Canucks center to two-year contract after career year

He reached new heights in nearly every stat category, including scoring 25 goals, 46 points, 43 blocked shots, 59 hits and averaging north of 17 minutes a night.

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Pius Suter News / Canucksarmy / July 2

Pius Suter signs 2-year, $4M AAV with St. Louis Blues

Former Vancouver Canuck Pius Suter has signed a two-year deal, $8 million deal with the St. Louis Blues, carrying an $4M average annual value (AAV). The Swiss forward signed a two-year, $3.2 million deal with the Canucks late in the 2023-2024 NHL offseason.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 2

Dhaliwal: Boeser had ‘5 serious offers’ before re-signing; Canucks trying to move Joshua and Blueger

One day after the Vancouver Canucks shocked the hockey world and re-signed Brock Boeser, details have started to come out regarding how the market was shaping out for the longest-tenured Canuck.

Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Boeser Turned Down Major Offers to Stay with Canucks

What a difference a day makes. After months of speculation and an emotional rollercoaster that included trade rumors and deadline frustrations, Brock Boeser is staying in Vancouver — and for the long haul.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

5 Canucks Prospects to Pay Attention to at Development Camp

It’s finally time for the Vancouver Canucks‘ annual development camp, where prospects and invites are welcomed to their facilities for a week-long event.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / July 1

Canucks sign Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland to extensions

Goaltender Thatcher Demko and forward Conor Garland both agreed to long-term extensions with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Demko reached a three-year, $25.5 million deal and Garland committed to a six-year, $36 million contract, general manager Patrik Allvin announced.

Conor Garland News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks sign Conor Garland to six-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they’ve signed winger Conor Garland to a six-year contract extension with a cap hit of $6 million. Garland is entering the final year of his five-year contract with a $4.95 million cap hit, and with the league calendar resetting on July 1st, he was eligible for an extension.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks sign Thatcher Demko to three-year contract extension

A former Vezina Trophy finalist is staying out west for a few more seasons. On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the team has signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a three-year contract extension.