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The two year anniversary of Elias Pettersson’s 8-year contract extension with the Canucks

Two years ago today was supposed to be a special day in Vancouver Canucks history. The organization signed top centre and at the time, their face of the franchise, Elias Pettersson, to the largest contract in the franchise’s history, inking an eight-year, $92.8 million deal.

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3 Canucks Stars of the Week: Nikita Tolopilo is settling in nicely

Welcome back to Stars of the Week at CanucksArmy ! Every week, we’ll be bringing you our Top Three best and brightest performers on the Vancouver Canucks that week.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / March 1

The Canucks shouldn’t name a new captain next season | Wagner’s Weekly

It feels like the Vancouver Canucks have been manufacturing consent for a Filip Hronek captaincy for a couple of months now. There has been a drastic increase in Hronek being made available to the media and actually answering questions, albeit with few words.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 1

The Statsies: Linus Karlsson posts team-high xGF% in Canucks loss to Kraken

For whom does the bell toll? The Vancouver Canucks were shellacked last night, losing 5-1 on the road to the Seattle Kraken. While the stats suggested that this game probably deserved to be a little bit closer than what the scoreline ended up being, the final result highlights the cold reality that Vancouver has been staring down all year.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 1

Canucks place D Guillaume Brisebois on waivers for AHL assignment

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Sunday morning that defenceman Guillaume Brisebois has been placed on NHL waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Abbotsford.

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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 / March 1

All of the Canucks’ trade chips ranked by potential return heading into Trade Deadline week

We’ve finally made it. Welcome to Trade Deadline Week, and not only that, but what could be one of the most important Trade Deadline Weeks in Vancouver Canucks history.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Canucks News & Rumours: Ohgren, Myers, Foote & Pettersson Benched

Some nights, the story writes itself early. The Vancouver Canucks actually opened the night with some steadiness, kept the pace manageable, and even hung around in the shot battle.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 1

‘He’s got to be better and he knows that’: Foote explains Pettersson’s benching after Canucks’ loss to Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks fell to their I-5 rival, the Seattle Kraken, 5-1, but the loss isn’t the biggest talking point to come from the contest. Canucks forward and the team’s highest-paid player, Elias Pettersson, saw his role and minutes decline drastically on Saturday night.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / March 1

Elias Pettersson rides the pine in Canucks’ 5-1 loss to Kraken

This game started with a great pace, and there was a close call for the Canucks early on, as Jordan Eberle hit the crossbar behind Kevin Lankinen after putting the moves on Tom Willander, causing the rookie defenceman to lose his balance.

Tyler Myers News / Canucksarmy / February 28

What could the Stars offer the Canucks for Tyler Myers?

For a guy who has always moved around the ice pretty quickly for his size, the Tyler Myers trade process has been slow going. When it was announced shortly

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 28

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Myers sits again for Canucks vs. Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks (18-33-7) finish the month of February with a matchup against the Seattle Kraken (27-22-9) at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m., and it’s the late game on Hockey Night in Canada. The Canucks have dropped four straight (0-2-2) since their last victory on January 29 against the Anaheim Ducks.

Tyler Myers News / Professor Press Box / February 28

What’s Really Going On With Canucks' Tyler Myers?

If you’ve followed enough trade deadlines, you know the code words. When a team scratches a veteran for “roster management purposes,” it’s almost always the same thing — they don’t want a possible trade piece getting hurt.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 28

Is now really the best time to trade Canucks’ Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser?

As we approach the trade deadline, the trade rumours surrounding some of the Vancouver Canucks veterans have been swirling. Conversations of whether or not the team should move off some of their veterans to kick the rebuild into high gear.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Buium, Boeser, Lekkerimaki & Myers Trade

Tonight’s game in Seattle against the Kraken might not be the marquee matchup the schedule-makers envisioned, but from the Vancouver Canucks‘ point of view, it’s far from meaningless.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Insider Floats Trade Package for Penguins to Acquire Elias Pettersson

Elias Pettersson is one of the more interesting names to watch ahead of next Friday’s March 6 trade deadline. Not long ago, he was a superstar center coming off 102- and 89-point seasons.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 28

‘I’m still signing that deal’: Things are different, but Jake DeBrusk doesn’t regret signing with the Canucks

There are multiple changes expected to be coming for the Vancouver Canucks throughout the upcoming week, leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline. The group of three unrestricted free agents (Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger, and David Kämpf) seem like the easiest to go.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 27

Canucks rumors: Tyler Myers trade timeline gets update from Elliotte Friedman

Fans of the Vancouver Canucks have awaited news on a Tyler Myers trade for a few days now. On Thursday, it came to light that the Canucks and Detroit Red Wings had a deal on the table.

Brock Boeser News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

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.

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.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / February 26