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When it comes to areas of obvious improvement for the Vancouver Canucks this season, the team’s performance on home ice should be at the top of the list.

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Hughes brothers weigh in on Rutherford remark

New Jersey's Jack Hughes and his brother, Vancouver's Quinn Hughes, addressed comments made by Canucks executive Jim Rutherford, who said the team's ability to re-sign Quinn may come down to his desire to play with his brothers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Diving into every player on the Canucks’ roster for prospect showdown in Seattle

The Vancouver Canucks have announced their official roster for the upcoming Prospect Showcase against the Seattle Kraken. The event will feature a pair of games over the weekend: Game 1: Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Canucks’ 2025-26 Seasons Rests on Elias Pettersson

When the Vancouver Canucks take to the ice this season, one storyline will loom over everything: Elias Pettersson. He’s the team’s most talented forward, their emotional hinge, and the one who, when he’s on, makes the Canucks look like a legitimate contender.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Top 50 Canucks players of all time: #1 – Henrik Sedin

Join us this summer as we count down the top 50 Vancouver Canucks players of all time! #1 – Henrik Sedin Well, it all comes down to this. For 50 straight days, we profiled the top 50 players in Vancouver Canucks history.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 10

Quinn Hughes Responds to Jack’s Comments About Playing Together

Following comments on Tuesday from Jack Hughes that got fans wondering about his future in New Jersey, and potentially joining his brother Quinn somewhere, Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes addressed his brother’s comments on Wednesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Canucks’ Quinn Hughes responds to Jack’s comments about wanting to play together

Questions about Quinn Hughes’ long-term future in Vancouver have been the driving story through this summer. On Tuesday, New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes added fuel to the fire by saying he’d love to play alongside Quinn down the line.’ Now, we have Quinn Hughes’ response, per Matt Larkin.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Canucks: Lankinen says him and Demko are among the NHL’s top goalie tandem – where do they actually rank?

At Monday’s Jake Milford Charity Golf Tournament, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen spoke with the media and gave us some insight on where he believes he and Thatcher Demko stack up against the other goaltending tandems across the NHL: Q: What’s the confidence level for you and Thatcher as a pairing compared to other pairs in the NHL?

Jermaine Loewen News / Inside The Rink / September 10

ECHL: Jermaine Loewen Announces Retirement

Fort Wayne Komets forward Jermaine Loewen has announced his retirement from pro hockey after six seasons. In what would be his final season in professional hockey, Loewen had two goals and three assists for five points in 20 games with the Kalamazoo Wings before playing in two games with the Fort Wayne Komets as his ECHL career came full circle.

Daniel Sedin News / Canucksarmy / September 9

Top 50 Canucks players of all time: #2 – Daniel Sedin

Join us this summer as we count down the top 50 Vancouver Canucks players of all time! #2 – Daniel Sedin Well, our final two spots had to go to the Sedins twins.

Tom Willander News / Canucksarmy / September 9

Tom Willander, Jonathan Lekkerimäki highlight Canucks 2025 Prospects Showcase Roster

The Vancouver Canucks have officially released the 2025 Prospects Showcase Roster. Composed of 13 forwards, eight defencemen, and two goaltenders, the group will practice in Abbotsford this Thursday and Friday at 10:30 am PT.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 9

Garland, Chytil join Canucks veterans for summer skate at UBC

After taking Monday off to participate in the Jake Milford golf tournament, almost all of the Vancouver Canucks were back on the ice Tuesday morning at the University of British Columbia.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 9

Worst case scenario: The Canucks are set up well to sell big at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Nobody really knows how the Vancouver Canucks will perform in the 2025-26 season. Everyone has their own set of expectations, of course, but anyone who thinks they can predict what’s going to happen with certainty is just plain wrong.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 9

Canucks: Jack Hughes speaks about wanting to play alongside brother Quinn Hughes

Quinn Hughes is signed with the Vancouver Canucks through two more seasons. But considering his importance to the franchise and his rise to prominence as one of the league’s best defencemen, questions about his long-term future won’t go away.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Canucks GM Raises Eyebrows With 'Urgency' Comments

The Vancouver Canucks entered last season with high expectations following a strong 2023-24 season. However, Vancouver regressed a ton and ended up missing the playoffs entirely.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

NHL makes official decision on Oilers regarding LTIR usage

The NHL’s investigation into the Oilers’ usage of long-term injured reserve last season regarding winger Evander Kane has been closed.

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Brock Boeser News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Brock Boeser Makes 'Stressful' Admission on Canucks Contract Extension

Brock Boeser admitted on Monday that his long-term deal with the Vancouver Canucks ended up happening in a surprising way after what he described as a stressful year of uncertainty.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

What Happened to the Canucks 'Whatever It Takes' for Centre Depth?

Heading into the offseason, the Vancouver Canucks were clear about their priorities. Management knew they needed help down the middle. After last year’s playoff exit, both Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford suggested the club would do “whatever it takes” to land a legitimate second-line centre.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 9

Blackfish: Previewing the Canucks’ upcoming prospect tournament in Seattle

We’ve made it. By week’s end, players will once again pull on Vancouver Canucks jerseys and jump into game action. Sure, it’ll take shape in the form of a prospect’s tournament, but Canucks hockey is Canucks hockey in our books.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 8

3 Canucks’ Storylines Heading Into Training Camp

September is finally here, which means NHL training camps are right around the corner. All teams have major storylines heading into their camps, and the Vancouver Canucks are no exception.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / September 7

Canucks GM Knows Pressure is High

The 2024-25 Vancouver Canucks are a cautionary tale about just how quickly it can all come crumbling down in the sports world. After winning the Pacific division with 109 points in 2023-24, the Canucks crashed and burned last season as they finished well outside the playoff picture with only 90 points.

Sawyer Mynio News / Hockey Latest / September 6

Vancouver Canucks Prospect Defenseman Makes Bold Prediction Ahead of Rookie Pro Season

Sawyer Mynio has a bright future ahead in hockey, and now the former third-round pick has declared he wants to make the jump to the pro level this season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / September 5

Vancouver Canucks Face Backlash Over High Ticket Prices for Upcoming Scrimmage Game

The Vancouver Canucks are welcoming fans to their scrimmages ahead of the 2025/26 regular season, but now face backlash over high ticket pricing. The NHL regular season is just over a month away from beginning, and unsurprisingly, fans around the league are getting incredibly excited about seeing their team in action once again.

Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Canucks Quinn Hughes Eyes Season, Leaves Door Open on Future

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes is heading into the 2025–26 season unfazed by the rumors surrounding his future with the organization. Instead, he’s determined to lead his team as the captain, keeping his focus on hockey rather than the constant speculation about an extension or a trade.