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Canucks sign Cole Clayton to one-year, two-way contract

The Vancouver Canucks are keeping around a piece of their recently acquired depth on defense. On Tuesday, the team announced that they have signed defenseman Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract.

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Canucks re-sign D Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract

After signing Jack Thompson on Saturday, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced another depth defenceman signing, agreeing to terms with Cole Clayton on a one-year, two-way contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 16

Canucks News and Rumours: Foote, Cootes, Bains, Mueller, Kudryavtsev & Safonov

The Vancouver Canucks‘ front office has changed, and the coaching staff is different. Now the question is how the roster itself will slowly be reshaped.

Cole Clayton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Canucks Sign Cole Clayton To One-Year Contract

A few days after signing Jack Thompson to a one-year deal, the Vancouver Canucks have made another signing to retain some of their defensive depth for the 2026-27 campaign.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Marcus Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / June 16

Canucks: Marcus Pettersson’s agent strongly shoots down trade speculation

The offseason has officially begun, and there are already some rumours swirling and agents coming to the defence of their clients. On Friday, San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng mentioned that he believes Vancouver Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson might be eager to move: “I’m just saying Pettersson is motivated to move, I think,” said Peng.

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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.

Adam Foote News / Canucksarmy / June 16

Utah Mammoth ‘trying to get a deal done’ with Adam Foote: report

Former Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote may be on his way to finding his next NHL home. According to a report from Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali — The Team, Foote and the Utah Mammoth are “trying to get a deal done.” Foote and Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny know each other well.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 16

What do the Canucks really need out of free agency this year?

The annual Free Agent Frenzy is nearly upon us. As a rebuilding franchise, the Vancouver Canucks are primarily focused on building through the draft, and so the majority of the focus from fans and media has been on the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, scheduled to begin on June 26, 2026.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Are Canucks prepared to cut losses with Elias Pettersson?

The pressure is mounting on Elias Pettersson in Vancouver, and according to some around the league, the upcoming season could represent a make-or-break moment for the star center.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 16

10 prospects from BC-based WHL teams Canucks could select in 2026 NHL Draft

For whatever reason, when it comes to the National Hockey League draft, the Vancouver Canucks have seemingly ignored the British Columbia teams in the Western Hockey League over the past quarter-century.

Roberto Luongo News / Professor Press Box / June 15

Why Was Roberto Luongo the Canucks' Goalie Who Carried a City?

There are goalies who stop pucks, and then there are goalies who carry entire cities on their backs for a while. Roberto Luongo was very much the second kind for the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 15

Before the Canucks can add this offseason, they need to subtract from the roster

Now that the 2026 Stanley Cup has been handed out, the focus around the NHL now shifts to the draft and the upcoming offseason. All 31 other NHL teams will be looking at the Carolina Hurricanes and trying to emulate some of their strategies in hopes of reaching the top of the hockey mountain.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 15

Ex-CanucksArmy writer Rhys Jessop is a Stanley Cup Champion

Who says bloggers know nothing about hockey?! On Sunday night, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 15

Regret-rospective: Ranking the Canucks’ most regretful recent contract extensions

The Carolina Hurricanes are your 2026 Stanley Cup Champions. And they might not be done there. The Hurricanes will head into their summer with nearly $12 million in cap space and only really Alexander Nikishin and Frederik Andersen (if they choose) to re-sign from their championship roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / June 15

How Can Canucks Maximize a 10-Pick Draft Haul?

For the Vancouver Canucks right now, a better question than free agency might be how Canucks leadership can make the most of a draft where they hold 10 picks, including multiple early selections?

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Canucks News & Rumours: Using Free Agency & Maximizing 10 Draft Picks

The Stanley Cup has been handed out, the champagne has dried, and the NHL quietly shifts from celebration mode into decision mode. For the Vancouver Canucks, that transition feels a little more loaded than usual.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 15

A look back at Vancouver’s history hosting international hockey

On Saturday night, a new chapter in Vancouver’s sports legacy was written as the city welcomed the FIFA Men’s World Cup for the first time, with BC Place hosting Australia vs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

The Canucks couldn’t ask for more goodwill about their rebuild than they have right now

Until it finally happened, there was always an open question of how the Vancouver fanbase would react to the Canucks entering into an actual, official, self-declared rebuild.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Canucks Have 3 Trade Partners to Acquire Another 1st Round Pick in 2026

The Vancouver Canucks are in the process of rebuilding their organization. It started with the hiring of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as co-presidents, then Ryan Johnson as general manager (GM).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

5 high-floor prospects the Canucks could target with pick 24 at the 2026 NHL Draft

Every fan loves the idea of landing the next star late in the first round. And we already covered a few names that could fit that bill in and around the 24th overall pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Canucks News & Rumours: Thompson, Safonov, Pettersson, Hronek, DeBrusk & Karlsson

This past week, the Vancouver Canucks made a couple of quiet depth signings. They might not move the needle in July, but they tend to matter more in November when injuries start stacking up.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Which teams could take on the Elias Pettersson reclamation project?

Elias Pettersson’s future with the Vancouver Canucks appeared secured when he signed an eight-year, $92.8 million contract, which began in the 2024-25 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / June 14

3 Traps the Canucks Must Avoid in Their Rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks are in that familiar NHL space where the direction looks simple on paper, but the execution is anything but. Get younger, get cheaper, stay competitive enough to keep the core engaged.

Jake Debrusk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Jake DeBrusk

Jake DeBrusk’s time with Vancouver hasn’t quite gone as planned. He hasn’t been quite as impactful as they were hoping for and the Canucks haven’t been as competitive as he was hoping for. With that in mind, he has been a speculative trade candidate going back to before the trade deadline in March.

Jack Thompson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

Canucks Sign Jack Thompson To One-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks are retaining some of their defensive depth for next season. According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Jack Thompson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 12

Canucks Linked to Brendan Gallagher—But It Hinges on Trading a 20-Goal Forward

TSN’s Farhan Lalji is under the impression that the Vancouver Canucks have a real interest in trading for veteran forward Brendan Gallagher. They like the idea of bringing in a leader and locker room presence with one year left on his contract at a manageable cap hit.