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Canucks announce 4 hirings to Manny Malhotra’s NHL coaching staff

On Friday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced four hirings to head coach Manny Malhotra’s coaching staff. Ryan Mougenel, Jordan Smith, and Jason Krog will be Malhotra’s assistant coaches in Vancouver, while Andrew Shaw is now the assistant to the video coach.

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Brooks Rogowski named to team USA’s 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase roster

Vancouver Canucks fans will get their first taste of competitive action for at least one of their recently drafted prospects later in July. A few days after the 2026 NHL Draft, USA Hockey announced that recent Canucks draft pick Brooks Rogowski has been invited to USA’s 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase roster.

Luke Schenn News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Luke Schenn might not be an every-night player for the Canucks in 2026-27, and that’s alright with them

It’s been three whole NHL seasons since Luke Schenn last suited up for the Vancouver Canucks. And in the sport of hockey, that’s an enormous amount of time.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Canucks News & Rumours: Wright Interest, Pettersson Trade Talk & Big Decisions

The Vancouver Canucks offseason continues to revolve around one major theme: figuring out how to build around the next wave of talent. That question sits behind almost every rumour involving Vancouver this summer.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 10

5 takeaways from the Abbotsford Canucks’ 2026-27 schedule

Yesterday, the Abbotsford Canucks released their 2026-27 schedule. The American Hockey League calendar always has its quirks. The 72-game slate is now 12 games shorter than the 84-game NHL schedule; travel is often packaged into back-to-backs; and Pacific Division clubs spend many nights seeing the same jerseys across the ice.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 9

The timeline of the current Canucks’ various NTCs and NMCs

No-trade and no-movement clauses have become an unexpected topic of conversation in the NHL this summer. A few high-profile trade demands have drawn attention to the fact that the NHL is chock-full of such clauses in a way that other professional sports leagues just aren’t.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 9

Abbotsford Canucks release 2026-27 schedule

The 2024-25 Calder Cup Champions, Abbotsford Canucks have released their 2026-27 schedule as they look to bounce back after a disappointing year defending their title.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / July 9

Milestone Watch: Hronek has opportunity to cement his spot among top Canucks defencemen of all time next season

Playing in the shadows of Quinn Hughes as he did for his first three seasons in Vancouver, Filip Hronek didn’t really have the chance to pile up the points.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / July 8

Canucks: What would an Elias Pettersson to Pittsburgh trade look like?

The 2026 NHL offseason seems to be taking a bit of a breather from its breakneck pace to await the results of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet. But based on

Brock Boeser News / Canucksarmy / July 8

Milestone Watch: Boeser has a chance to become a top-5 goal scorer in Canucks history next season

The draft has come and gone, the frenzied portion of free agency is (for the most part) over, and we’ve reached that point of the off-season when National Hockey League general managers will try to get in a little downtime over what’s left of their summers.

Filip Hronek News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Davis & Hronek, Prospect and Veteran Building the Future

The Vancouver Canucks are at an interesting point in their organization. There is still plenty of uncertainty around what the next version of this team will look like, but one thing is becoming clear.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / July 8

5 teams who could be interested in Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk post-free agency

As the first wave of free agency has come and gone, the free agent market has quickly thinned. However, several clubs are still searching for scoring help.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 7

Rogers shutters Vancouver’s Sportsnet 650 in mass radio station closures

It’s a sad day for Vancouver Canucks fans and radio listeners all around Canada. On Tuesday morning, Rogers Sports and Media shut down Vancouver’s Sportsnet 650, effective immediately.

Elias Pettersson News / Trade Talk Sports / July 7

Is Elias Pettersson Holding Up a Trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins?

The Vancouver Canucks would love to rid themselves of Elias Pettersson and his $11.6 million average annual salary, but that’s been far easier said than done.

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Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Moving, Financial Space & Freedom to Act

The Vancouver Canucks have reached one of those interesting points in the offseason where the biggest questions are no longer just about who they’ll add.

Zeev Buium News / Professor Press Box / July 6

Should the Canucks Sign Zeev Buium Early Because of Offer Sheets?

One of the biggest storylines around the NHL these days is the growing fear of offer sheets. After a few high-profile cases, it feels like every fan base is wondering whether its young stars need to be signed early before another team swoops in with a massive contract.