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What roster arrangement makes the most sense for the Canucks in 2025-26?

In Penticton, on this very week, the Vancouver Canucks will open up their 2025 Training Camp. GM Patrik Allvin and Co. will decide on which players to invite from the ranks of this past weekend’s rookie showcase in Washington State and from the organization’s AHL-only contracts.

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8 players who have the most to prove at Canucks training camp

Who has the most to prove during the four days the Vancouver Canucks will spend in Penticton later this week? This isn’t a question about Elias Pettersson or Nils Höglander having bounce back seasons.

Quinn Hughes News / Sporting News / September 15

Playoffs a must for Vancouver this season with Quinn Hughes future uncertain

Canucks need to win for Hughes' sake

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 15

5 Canucks forwards who could take on bigger roles in 2025-26

There’s no question the Vancouver Canucks will be hard-pressed for significant offensive production after the departures of Dakota Joshua, Pius Suter this offseason.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

What are the biggest training-camp battles to watch? Let's take a look at the top three from the Western Conference.

Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win

Toronto star makes bold contract demand, but deal not yet close

Rangers in no rush to extend winger and that could spell bad news for Wild

A look at the Penguins' landscape before the upcoming season

Flyers trade goalie to Blue Jackets

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 15

Canucks Prospect Showcase Notebook: Thoughts on Koskenvuo, Patterson, the invite line, and more

The second and final game of the weekend Prospect Showcase between the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken prospects wrapped up with a 3–2 victory for Vancouver, splitting the mini-series at one win apiece.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 15

What might the Luke Hughes holdout mean for the Vancouver Canucks?

We’ve got about nine months on our hands before the Quinn Hughes contract extension – or lack thereof – becomes the one and only talking point surrounding the Vancouver Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Trade Talk Sports / September 15

3 Reasons the Canucks Could Have an Improved 2025–26 Season

If you’re a Vancouver Canucks fan, you know the history—near misses, heartbreaks, and plenty of rebuilding. Could this year be different? The 2025–26 Canucks aren’t chasing the ghosts of ’94 or the Sedin era.

Aku Koskenvuo News / Canucksarmy / September 14

Prospect Showcase: Canucks defeat Kraken 3–2 behind strong outing from Aku Koskenvuo

Looking to bounce back from Saturday night’s 5–3 loss in Everett, the Vancouver Canucks prospects travelled to Seattle for Game 2 of the inaugural Prospect Showcase, taking on the Kraken at the Kraken Community Iceplex.

Sidney Crosby News / Canucksarmy / September 14

Were Sidney Crosby to be traded, how feasible is it for him to become a Vancouver Canuck?

There are certain names in the sport of hockey that are so big that even the slightest rumours surrounding them become instantly interesting to just about everyone.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Canucks’ 2025–26 Roster Is Built for Staying Power

If you’re a Vancouver Canucks fan, you know the story all too well—decades of highs and lows, moments that nearly brought the Stanley Cup home, and long stretches of rebuilding.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Bold Vancouver Canucks predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Vancouver Canucks were one of the most interesting teams not to make the playoffs in 2024-25. They were in the headlines every week without challenging for a Wild Card spot.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 14

Canucks Prospect Showcase Notebook: Thoughts on Alriksson, Medvedev, Lekkerimäki, Willander, and more

Game 1 of the inaugural Prospect Showcase between the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken is in the books. The night had a bit of everything. From early nerves and physicality to highlight goals, and then an unfortunate third-period collapse by the Vancouver Canucks.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / September 14

Braeden Cootes exits with injury as Canucks prospects fall 5-3 to Kraken

Vancouver Canucks hockey is back. At least somewhat. The team’s prospects were in action for the inaugural Prospect Showcase matchup against the Seattle Kraken prospects.

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / Canucksarmy / September 13

PO Joseph hopes versatility and hockey sense give him a leg up on blueline competition at first Canucks camp

Pierre-Olivier Joseph has only been in Vancouver for a couple of weeks ahead of his first season with the Canucks, but the versatile defenceman already feels right at home in his new surroundings.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 13

Where to stream tonight’s Canucks vs. Kraken Prospect Showcase

On Saturday morning, the Vancouver Canucks announced details on Game 1 of their Prospect Showcase against the Seattle Kraken. The details included time, place, and what fans have been wondering about for a while: where to stream the game.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 13

Canucks: Using comparables to establish Aatu Räty’s updated NHL ceiling

Despite making some very big proclamations at the onset of the offseason about their need to get a second line centre — Jim Rutherford saying it would be expensive to go out and get a 2C but it would be more expensive not to comes to mind — all signs point to the Vancouver Canucks being done with their offseason work.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

6 Cool Things Every Canucks Fan Should Know About Founder Fred J. Hume

When you think of Vancouver Canucks legends, names like Pavel Bure, Richard Brodeur, Stan Smyl, or Trevor Linden probably come to mind first. But there’s a guy behind the scenes who doesn’t get mentioned enough: Fred J.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Canucks' Quinn Hughes Declines to Commit Long-Term to Vancouver

Quinn Hughes has made it clear he isn’t ready to commit to his long-term future with the Vancouver Canucks. With two years remaining on his six-year, $47.1 million contract, Hughes will be eligible to sign an extension next July before entering his final season under contract with the Canucks.