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Canucks place forward Vitali Kravtsov on NHL waivers

The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Vitali Kravtsov on waivers. General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement on Thursday morning ahead of the club’s practice at UBC.

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Canucks: How are the 14 players drafted ahead of Braeden Cootes doing in their NHL preseasons?

All the talk around the Vancouver Canucks this training camp and preseason has been the standout performance from 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 2

The Statsies: Aggressive gameplan leads Canucks to win over Flames

Plan the parade. The Vancouver Canucks trounced the Calgary Flames 8-1 in their second-to-last preseason contest. It’s a mighty confidence booster this close to the season opener and a chance for a big chunk of the roster to gel, as well as any last-minute auditions for those spots in the opening night lineup.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 2

Are there any NHL waivers-bound players the Canucks could target?

We are just under a week away from the first official puck drop of the 2025-26 regular season. Teams are preparing for their final dress rehearsals before the start of the season, with only a couple of preseason games remaining.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Canucks Blow Out Flames 8-1 in Preseason Victory

The Calgary Flames hosted the Vancouver Canucks for a preseason matchup at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday night. The Flames came out with a roster that will be pretty similar to the lineup that they are projected to ice on opening night, while the Canucks did the same.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / October 1

Quinn Hughes makes magic happen as Canucks beat Flames 8-1

We’re getting closer and closer to the end of the preseason, which, as always, has felt too long. With one game left after this one, both the Canucks and Flames rolled out lineups that looked pretty similar to the ones we’ll see when they open their regular seasons against each other on October 9th.

Lukas Reichel News / Canucksarmy / October 1

Should the Vancouver Canucks trade for Lukas Reichel?

NHL rumour season has begun in earnest once again, and the Chicago Blackhawks are kicking things off by making Lukas Reichel available for a trade. Several reports have mentioned that the Blackhawks are shopping for Reichel, and the Canucks are reportedly among the teams interested in the German winger.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 1

Who will be among the Canucks’ final NHL roster cuts?

It’s all come down to this. Earlier this week, the Vancouver Canucks announced a round of 17 cuts from their Training Camp 2025 roster. That left them with 18 forwards, 11 defenders, and three goaltenders remaining – and, presumably, one more round of cuts left to make.

Lukas Reichel News / Canucksarmy / October 1

Canucks rumoured to be among NHL teams interested in Blackhawks’ Lukas Reichel

The Vancouver Canucks are rumoured to be among a handful of NHL teams interested in Chicago Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel. NHL insiders David Pagnotta and Frank Seravalli both connected Reichel to the Canucks on Wednesday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 1

Abbotsford Canucks announce training camp roster

The Abbotsford Canucks‘ quest to repeat as Calder Cup Champions officially begins today, as the club’s three-day training kicks off at the Abbotsford Centre.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 1

PWHL unveils 2025-26 schedule; Vancouver hosts Seattle for inaugural game on November 21

The long-awaited schedule for the upcoming PWHL season is finally here. Now, the countdown begins to the inaugural year for PWHL Vancouver. PWHL Vancouver kicks off their season at home on Friday, November 21, at 7 pm PST against fellow expansion team PWHL Seattle.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / October 1

Braeden Cootes wasn’t supposed to make the Canucks’ NHL roster, but he just might

Braeden Cootes has been having a preseason to remember, and on Sunday, his family got to witness his progress against some childhood heroes. After the

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Canucks Stock Market: Cootes, Lekkerimaki, Kravtsov & More

Welcome to the latest edition of the Vancouver Canucks Stock Market, a series dedicated to analyzing the recent performance of all things related to the Canucks, including players, coaches, management, prospects, and more.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 1

Canucks Exploring All-In Trade Option Ahead of Roster Deadline

With the NHL’s 23-man opening-day roster deadline looming early next week, Thomas Drance of The Athletic is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks find themselves active in trade discussions.

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Braeden Cootes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Canucks reportedly considering keeping 2025 first-round pick on roster

For those not paying close attention to Canucks training camp, this is likely to be a surprising development, as most 18-year-olds who make it onto NHL rosters are players who were one of the draft’s top handful of picks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Canucks President Delivers Blunt Response on Quinn Hughes’ Future

Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford says there is no reason to dance around Quinn Hughes’ future. Rutherford, appearing on

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

2025-2026 NHL team preview: Vancouver Canucks

Bad drafting, short-sighted roster building, and incompetent ownership consistently stymied what little optimism the Vancouver Canucks could muster in the decade after Alain Vigneault’s firing.

Nils Hoglander News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Canucks’ Nils Hoglander out 8-10 weeks after lower-body surgery

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday that forward Nils Hoglander underwent lower-body surgery and will be out between eight and 10 weeks. The news comes less than a week after Hoglander, 24, left the Canucks’ preseason game against the Calgary Flames Wednesday and did not return.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / September 29