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The Vancouver Canucks are in an interesting stretch, with several things happening at once. Off the ice, the organization continues to reshape itself under Daniel and Henrik Sedin’s leadership.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 29

Alex Edler 'on the verge' of joining the Canucks for development camp: report

A new era of Vancouver Canucks hockey is beginning with the firing of Patrik Allvin, Jim Rutherford taking a lesser role with the organization, and the hiring of Ryan Johnson as General Manager and Daniel and Henrik Sedin as Co-Presidents of Hockey Operations.

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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

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 13, 2024

Canucks: Bieksa tells story of unfair Alex Edler benching under John Tortorella

After Vancouver Canucks legend Alexander Edler retired with the team on October 11th, the city, fans, and media have been reminiscing about his best moments in the green and blue jersey.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / Canucks Daily / October 12, 2024

Alexander Edler reportedly wanting to return to Canucks organization in off-ice role

Last night prior to their game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Vancouver Canucks paid tribute to one of the best defecemen in franchise history, Alexander Edler as he signed a one-day contract to retire with the team.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 10, 2024

Alex Edler officially signs one-day contract to retire a Canuck

Alexander Edler, one of the most accomplished players in Vancouver Canucks history, will officially retire from the NHL as a member of the organization on October 11, 2024, after signing a one-day contract with the team.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 18, 2024

Around the NHL: Thomas Harley signed an extension with the Stars, Alexander Edler retired, and more!

Tuesday was a news-filled day in the National Hockey League. In recent times, there’s been some extensions and retirements, but on the heavy side, an active player (Dakota Joshua) was diagnosed with testicular cancer while Adam Johnson’s number is set to be retired.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / September 18, 2024

Alex Edler Signs One-Day Contract, Retires With Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are ready to prove that last season wasn't a fluke. With their Jack Adams-winning head coach, a group of talented forwards, and one of the best defenseman in the NHL, there's plenty of reason to believe they can be even better in 2024-2025.

Los Angeles Kings News / Blade of Steel / September 18, 2024

One of the dirtiest defenders of the last 20 years announces his retirement, Alex Edler signs one day deal

Veteran defenceman Alexander Edler is set to retire from professional hockey after 17 seasons in the National Hockey League. After not playing during the 2023-24 season, it was unclear what the future held for Alexander Edler's playing career but after over a year on the sidelines, he's made his mind up.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17, 2024

Veteran defenseman to retire as a Canuck

Veteran defenseman to sign one-day contract to retire as a Canuck

He is a veteran of 1,030 NHL games, spending all but 105 of those in a Canucks jersey.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin wants Brock Boeser to be ‘even more consistent’ in 2024-25

Canucks' Dakota Joshua underwent surgery to remove cancerous tumor

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 1, 2024

Goals and expectations for Canucks captain Quinn Hughes in 2024-25

We here at Canucks Army are kicking off our previews for each Vancouver Canuck player for this upcoming 2024-2025 season. In this exercise, we will set the expectations for a particular player and discuss what their season might look like if they meet, exceed, or go below expectations.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2021