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6 notable NHL free agents who have yet to sign with a team

The Vancouver Canucks‘ offseason work may very well be complete. As we showed earlier this week, they’ve now got a full lineup and could ice a team if the season started tomorrow.

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Canucks Goaltender Thatcher Demko Finally Speaks Out After Signing Long Term Extension

Thatcher Demko inked an extension with Vancouver this off-season, and now, he's opened up on his love for the team and the city after doing so, declaring he would have signed for 20 years if he could have.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Canucks 2025-26 Roster Projection 2.0: Forward Group Upgraded After Boeser & Kane Additions

With the 2025 NHL Draft and the first week of free agency in the books, it’s time for version 2.0 of the Vancouver Canucks 2025-26 roster projection. Last year, the Canucks were among the big spenders on July 1 signing six players in Jake DeBrusk, Kiefer Sherwood, Danton Heinen, Derek Forbort, Jiri Patera, Nate Smith, and Vincent Desharnais.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 6

What will the Abby Canucks’ lineup look like next season?

The 2024-2025 Abbotsford Canucks is a team fans will remember forever. Their Championship run breathed joy, excitement, and some much-needed life into a Canucks organization that desperately needed it after the season their big brother had.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Dany Sabourin News / Canucksarmy / July 5

Video essay: How Dany Sabourin was thrust into overtime during a Canucks playoff game

On May 3, 2007 , the Vancouver Canucks were fighting for their playoff lives against the powerhouse Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinal.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 5

What might be the Canucks’ next piece of business this offseason?

While the bulk of the Vancouver Canucks’ offseason heavy lifting – if we can call it that – has already been done, that doesn’t mean the job of roster construction is complete.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Canucks start extension talks with Kiefer Sherwood

Last summer, Vancouver’s signing of winger Kiefer Sherwood drew little fanfare. After all, he was a fourth-line signing on the opening day of free agency where over 100 contracts were handed out, so, like many, he was a bit of an afterthought.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / July 5

One year out, what does a reasonable Quinn Hughes extension look like for the Canucks?

July 1, 2025 was an important day for the Vancouver Canucks, and in a few different ways. Eschewing the typical pattern of the Free Agent Frenzy, GM Patrik Allvin and Co.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 4

Dave Hall’s Canucks 2025 development camp scrimmage notebook

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2025 Development Camp wrapped up its on-ice portion with a Blue vs. White scrimmage at UBC on Thursday, giving fans their first glimpse of the organization’s newest crop and 16 invites in game action.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

2025-26 Is Make-or-Break Season for Canucks’ Core

On a recent episode of Halford & Brough, the hosts tackled a topic that many Vancouver Canucks fans are quietly asking themselves: What is this team’s identity heading into 2025–26?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 4

What does the Canucks’ projected lineup look like post NHL free agency?

While the rest of the Vancouver Canucks‘ offseason is shaping up to be a big game of “will they, won’t they?” when it comes to adding a second line centre, the club currently has a lineup we can look at and start to draw some conclusions from.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 4

Former Vancouver Canucks Goaltender Leaves the NHL and Signs Overseas

A former goaltender of the Vancouver Canucks, who was most recently with the Carolina Hurricanes, has packed his bags and is heading overseas. Former Vancouver Canucks goalie Spencer Martin inked a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow, the Kontinental Hockey League reported.

Vancouver Canucks News / Blade of Steel / July 4

Canucks Dealt Embarrassing Blow as Two Star Free Agents Reject Them

The Vancouver Canucks brought back Brock Boeser in free agency, but according to a recent report, they missed out on two of their biggest targets as they failed to fill a key need at the.

Todd Bertuzzi News / Hockey Latest / July 4

Canucks Legend Todd Bertuzzi Signs Surprising New Pro Contract

The Canuck and NHL legend is back, as Todd Bertuzzi has shockingly signed a new professional contract to play hockey again at the age of 50. Todd Bertuzzi will be serving a rare dual purpose next season at Galt Arena Gardens, both coach and player.

Kiefer Sherwood News / Canucksarmy / July 4

What would a Kiefer Sherwood extension look like with the Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks did not make a ton of noise on the free agent market on July 1. Instead, they decided to hand out three contract extensions to Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko and Conor Garland.

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Patrik Allvin News / Canucksarmy / July 4

How the new rumoured AHL paper transaction rules favour teams like the Canucks

Remember how Patrik Allvin and company were sending down and calling up players like there was no tomorrow? That kind of thing seems to be coming to an end.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 4

How do Boeser, Demko, and Garland’s new Canucks contracts compare to their old ones?

The Free Agent Frenzy of July 1 can be an overwhelming one. Teams are besieged by new arrivals, with each of them typically sporting a new bloated contract with whatever salary it took to lure them away from their old team.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 4

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 3

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.

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 / 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 / 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.

Brock Boeser News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks sign Brock Boeser to long-term deal

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a seven-year contract with free agent winger Brock Boeser. The deal with carry an average annual value of $7.25 million.

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.