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Canucks to hire Kevin Dean as assistant coach to Adam Foote: report

The Vancouver Canucks are beginning to fill out their coaching staff. After naming Adam Foote as head coach a couple of weeks ago, both Foote and general manager Patrik Allvin said the search would soon begin for the Canucks to round out Foote’s staff behind the bench.

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One year after a major breakout, Nils Höglander tread water in 2024/25: Year in Review

On the surface, the 2024/25 season was a disastrous one for Nils Höglander – even by 2024/25 Vancouver Canucks standards. One year after breaking out into 24 goals and 36 points in 80 games and securing a three-year, $9 million extension, Höglander’s production came crashing back down to Earth.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 2

Abbotsford Canucks defence embracing a full group effort amid playoff run

The Abbotsford Canucks’ defence doesn’t have any star billing attached in the Calder Cup playoffs. They’re an ensemble cast, and they’re playing like it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / June 2

Canucks Star Goalie Sparking Trade Interest

The Vancouver Canucks entered the 2024-25 season knowing they would be without star goalie Thatcher Demko for some time as he recovered from knee surgery.

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The 'Most goals by an American in an NHL season' quiz

In NHL history, a U.S. born NHL player has scored 40 or more goals on 77 occasions. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

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Pius Suter News / Canucksarmy / June 2

Canucks’ Pius Suter picks up a Selke Trophy vote

On Monday morning, the National Hockey League announced Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov as the winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy. The award, voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association, is awarded annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 2

Canucks relinquish NHL rights to a pair of prospects from 2021 draft

The Vancouver Canucks have relinquished the signing rights to two prospects from their 2021 NHL Entry Draft, as the June 1st, 2:00 pm (PT) deadline for qualifying offers passed without contracts for either player.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

3 RFAs the Canucks Should Trade Their 2025 1st-Round Pick For

The Vancouver Canucks have a strong crease and blue line heading into the 2025-26 season, but their forward group remains a huge question mark. Will Elias Pettersson return to his prior 100-point dominance?

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / June 2

Doing Risk Assessment of Possible Vancouver Canucks Moves

There is risk inherent in any Vancovuer Canucks moves made this offseason. Much of that risk is self-inflicted, existing only because the team insists on reaching heights they aren’t yet ready for.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 1

Canucks: Veteran Di Giuseppe leaning on experience to help Abbotsford stay calm in chaos of deep AHL playoff run

For the third time in their last eight games, the Abbotsford Canucks carried a 1-0 lead to the final minute of the third period on Saturday night. In the previous two instances, the Canucks managed to seal victories into an empty net to give themselves a little breathing room before the final buzzer.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 1

Canucks Well Positioned to Trade Demko Amid Goalie Logjam

With three NHL-caliber goaltenders under contract, the Vancouver Canucks are heading into the 2025-26 season with a looming decision — and Thatcher Demko could be the odd man out.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Checking in on the Vancouver Canucks’ 2024 NHL Draft Class

We have officially entered June, meaning there is less than a month until the 2025 NHL Draft. The Vancouver Canucks currently own a pick in every round of the upcoming draft and have a chance to add seven new prospects to their organization.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 1

Texas Stars head coach lashes out on officiating after Game 2 loss to Abbotsford Canucks

Following the 1-0 loss to the Abbotsford Canucks, Texas Stars head coach, Neil Graham, met with the media and had some choice words toward the league regarding the officiating in Game 2.

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Every NHL player to score 500 goals

In the world of sports, we love our round-number milestones. In the NHL, the line of greatness has long been set at the 500-goal mark. That makes sense, given that only 46 players have ever reached it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 1

Could Arturs Silovs’ performance and waiver status push the Canucks toward a Thatcher Demko trade?

We’d be calling it the ‘Summer of Silovs,’ if we hadn’t already experienced a couple of Summers of Silovs already. Whether it be the World Championships, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs, Arturs Silovs really does seem to play his best hockey when the weather gets warmer.

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Thatcher Demko News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Canucks’ Goalie Future Hinges on Demko Decision

The Vancouver Canucks have a crucial decision to make, and it centers in the crease. Goaltender Thatcher Demko, once seen as a franchise cornerstone, is entering the final year of his five-year, $25 million contract.

Elias Pettersson News / Hockey Latest / May 31

Eastern Conference Team Linked To Elias Pettersson As Trade Discussions Begin To Heat Up

The Buffalo Sabres are looking to make a splash this off-season, and now it appears their biggest target will be Canucks superstar Elias Pettersson. The 2025 NHL off-season is shaping up to be a crazy one, with some big name free agents set to hit the market, an intriguing draft class and plenty of potential trades on the way.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 31

5 Former Canucks in 2025 Stanley Cup Final

The Vancouver Canucks did not make the playoffs this year, but fans could cheer for some former players that have made it through the grind of three rounds of the postseason and are now on the cusp of raising the Stanley Cup.

Anthony Romani News / Canucksarmy / May 31

Daniel Gee: What do the Canucks have in prospect Anthony Romani?

Projecting young hockey players to NHL roles is the name of the game for NHL scouts. A myriad of factors complicate the process, especially considering that the primary evaluation process often comes when players are just 17 to 18 years old.

Brock Boeser News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Canucks' Top Pending Free Agent a 'Longshot' to Re-Sign with Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks appear headed for a split with veteran forward Brock Boeser, according to NHL insider David Pagnotta. Boeser is expected to test the open market after completing his contract and entering unrestricted free agency on July 1.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / May 31

Canucks 'Entertaining Trade Calls' on Star Forward Before Key Deadline

The Vancouver Canucks’ offseason is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most unpredictable in the NHL, with the franchise facing recent roster tension and major changes behind the bench. Star forward Elias Pettersson, once viewed as a cornerstone piece, is now firmly on the trade market, according to NHL insider David Pagnotta.