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Scenes from morning skate: End of the line for Canucks in Edmonton

The Vancouver Canucks (25-48-8) conclude their 2025-26 season tonight when they visit the Edmonton Oilers (40-30-11) at Rogers Place. Puck drop is set for 6pm PT.

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Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes and the PA Raiders off to WHL’s Eastern Conference Championship

Braeden Cootes’s season lives to see another series. On Wednesday night, the Prince Albert Raiders completed a four-game sweep of the Saskatoon Blades with a 5-3 victory, punching their ticket to the WHL Eastern Conference Championship.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 16

How the Canucks can still rain on the Oilers’ playoff parade in Game 82

If we were going for a more clickbait-y title, this one would have been “Game 82 is the most important game of the season for the Vancouver Canucks.” But, here’s the thing…it kind of is.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 16

There needs to be repercussions for such a torturous Canucks season

There is just one more game remaining in the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2025-26 season, and that news is elating for most fans in the market. Not only are Canucks fans ready to turn the page on this season, but the players and all the higher-ups within the organization are also firmly focused on the future.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 15

Canucks ownership ‘still weighing all their options’: report

Could Jim Rutherford’s time as President of Hockey Operations for the Vancouver Canucks soon be over? How about Patrik Allvin as GM? Adam Foote as head coach?

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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 / April 15

Rick Bowness rips his team; Adam Foote praises four veterans for Canucks’ strong finish

For most of this season, Adam Foote has seemed like a man out of answers. First, it was a litany of injuries plaguing his already-fragile team in his first season behind the Vancouver Canucks‘ bench.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Canucks May Already Have the Pieces to Take a Big Jump Next Season

It’s funny how a season can drift into meaninglessness and still leave you with something to think about. The Vancouver Canucks haven’t had much to celebrate at home this year, and the numbers at Rogers Arena have been ugly enough that you don’t really need to dress them up.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 15

The Statsies: Canucks defeat Kings 4-3 in overtime to extend win streak to 3

We’re going streaking! The Vancouver Canucks have strung together three wins in a row, beating the Los Angeles Kings by a 4-3 scoreline in overtime. It was by no means the most convincing of performances, with a large chunk of the game flow favouring the Kings for the better part of the second and third.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 15

CA Draft profiles: Carson Carels brings pedigree as one of the more well-rounded defender in this class

The Vancouver Canucks have officially clinched the 32nd spot in the NHL standings, securing the best odds (25.5%) at the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Jake Debrusk News / Field Level Media / April 15

Jake DeBrusk's second goal of game lifts Canucks past Kings in OT

Jake DeBrusk scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Vancouver Canucks edged the visiting Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Tuesday night. DeBrusk tapped in an Elias Pettersson feed at the side of the net at 2:58 of the extra frame.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 15

Canucks defeat Kings 4-3 in penultimate game of 2025-26 season

The Kings are heading to the playoffs. That much we know. But what we don’t yet know is exactly how the Pacific Division will shake down. The pillow fight

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 15

Canucks team awards: Hronek wins MVP and best defenceman; Buium most exciting, O’Connor unsung hero

As part of a yearly tradition, the Vancouver Canucks handed out their team awards in their final regular season home game, with four of them voted on by fans.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 14

Canucks brass unsure what their futures holds in Vancouver after this season

We are just two games away from the official end of the Vancouver Canucks season. With the change of trajectory despite the team’s desire to win entering the season, questions surrounding what the future holds for the Canucks’ head coach and front office are at the top of the list of matters to address at season’s end.

Kevin Lankinen News / Canucksarmy / April 14

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts as Canucks close out home schedule vs. Kings

The Vancouver Canucks (24-48-8) play their final home game of the 2025-26 National Hockey League season when they host the surging Los Angeles Kings (35-26-19) at Rogers Arena.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Canucks News & Rumours: Draft Pick Trades, Dysfunction & Lottery Choices

There are seasons when everything seems to be pointing in one direction, even if nobody wants to say it out loud. For the Vancouver Canucks, this year has been one of those.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 14

With their later picks now placed, what are the odds of the Canucks trading up in the 2026 Draft?

We are still most of a month away from the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, set for May 5, 2026. That’s the date on which the Vancouver Canucks will find out whether they’re drafting first, second, or third overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Kevin Lankinen News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Why Kevin Lankinen’s Record Doesn’t Tell the Full Canucks Story

Kevin Lankinen’s record this season makes for a headline that includes the word “poor.” But that doesn’t really capture what he’s been asked to do for the Vancouver Canucks.

Elliotte Friedman News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Insiders Suggests Big Off-Ice Makeover Coming for Canucks

Elliotte Friedman hinted during Monday’s episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the Vancouver Canucks might be making big changes off the ice, specifically regarding their pro scouting department.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Canucks score in OT, leave Ducks still looking for win, playoff berth

Marco Rossi scored with 10 seconds left in overtime as the last-place Vancouver Canucks played the role of spoiler Sunday with a 4-3 victory over the host Anaheim Ducks, who needed a win to snap a seven-year playoff drought.

Patrik Allvin News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Could Patrik Allvin’s fate with the Canucks be dependent on the lottery results?

The Vancouver Canucks are entering the NHL Draft Lottery with the best odds at the first overall selection, an honor they have never held since entering the NHL in 1970.

Kirill Kudryavtsev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Canucks Recall Kirill Kudryavtsev

The Canucks have added some extra defensive depth heading into their game tonight against San Jose. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled Kirill Kudryavtsev from AHL Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 9

Skill vs IQ: The Canucks’ Toughest Draft Choice in Years

If the Vancouver Canucks end up with the No. 1 pick, they’ll have a fun headache. It comes down to Ivar Stenberg or Gavin McKenna. Both guys are just under 6 feet; both are talented left wings, and both bring similar buzz — but they’re different flavours.