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We love to see a Vancouver Canucks fan pick up a major life win. On Tuesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they have named Connor Bedard the 37th captain in franchise history.

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Jamie Dodd joins Rink Wide Vancouver to provide post-game Canucks coverage

Call it a significant late-summer free-agent acquisition. The Nation Network is pleased to announce that former Sportsnet 650 on-air personality Jamie Dodd will be jumping into the post-game space this season.

Zeev Buium News / Daily Faceoff / September 15

‘Things are starting to go the right way’: Canucks’ Zeev Buium on extension

When the losses inevitably start piling up for the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks, it might not be so simple for Zeev Buium to smile through it. Yet he

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 15

Will Canucks Sign 'Wildcard' to an 8-Year Deal Before the Deadline?

The Vancouver Canucks, like many other teams approaching today’s CBA change deadline, are considering a long-term deal for RFA Liam Ohgren. According to

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Canucks News & Rumours: Boeser, Horvat & a New Chapter in Vancouver

There’s something kind of interesting about Brock Boeser talking about Bo Horvat right now. On the surface, the two things don’t have much to do with each other.

Zeev Buium News / Canucksarmy / September 15

‘Things are starting to go the right way’: Says Canucks’ Zeev Buium

Zeev Buium says the Vancouver Canucks’ passionate fan base, emerging young core, and new leadership group all played significant roles in his decision to commit eight more years to the Canucks.

Ilya Safonov News / Professor Press Box / September 15

What Could Ilya Safonov Actually Bring to the Canucks?

There’s something kind of fun about Ilya Safonov arriving in Vancouver. Right now, nobody really knows what the Canucks have. Six seasons in the KHL, 25 years old, 6-foot-3 and coming off a 16-goal, 33-point season with Kazan Ak-Bars.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Pettersson Sounds Different Heading Into a New Canucks Season

There’s something pretty refreshing about hearing Elias Pettersson talk about the Vancouver Canucks right now. There’s no grand prediction, no promise that everything is suddenly going to turn around.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra, Boeser, Pettersson, Hronek & DeBrusk in a Rebuild

There’s a pretty simple way to look at the Vancouver Canucks heading into this season: the rebuild is here, and nobody is pretending otherwise. Some players have been moved out, young players are being asked to take on bigger roles, and the organization is looking much more toward the next few drafts than the next few months.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

‘I just want to get back to myself’: Elias Pettersson hoping to find old form with Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to turn the page to their next era. This offseason, they hired a new general manager in Ryan Johnson, a new head coach in Manny Malhotra, and new team presidents in franchise legends Henrik and Daniel Sedin.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 14

Pettersson, Boeser, and Hronek speak to kick off Canucks training camp week

SURREY, BC — Vancouver Canucks players have already been back in town for a while now, and as you’ve seen on this site, there have already been plenty of quotes to chew on over the past few weeks.

Filip Hronek News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

‘I don’t want to run away’: Filip Hronek on Canucks’ rebuild

Filip Hronek is set to be one of the oldest players on the Vancouver Canucks this season, but the 28-year-old veteran defenseman isn’t jumping ship on

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Adam Novotny News / Canucksarmy / September 14

Canucks: What’s the best place for Adam Novotny to play this season?

About to begin his first Training Camp with the Vancouver Canucks, Adam Novotny has already made a strong first impression. To be honest, Novotny has been drawing positive attention ever since this summer’s development camp, where clips of him ripping pucks went viral.

Elias Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / September 14

Could a Better Headspace Change Things for Elias Pettersson?

There may be a small insight coming out of the Vancouver Canucks' offseason that deserves more attention than it's getting. Brock Boeser was asked about

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Canucks Weekly: Pettersson, Chytil, Novotny, Rogowski & More

Don’t look now, but we are less than a week away from preseason hockey and a little over two weeks from opening night. It’s that close, Vancouver Canucks fans.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 13

Canucks Prospect Showcase Notebook: The Novotný-Cootes-Rogowski line steals the show

After what was a disappointing result on Saturday night, the Vancouver Canucks prospects bounced back in a big way in Game 2 on Sunday afternoon. Head coach Ryan Papaioannou made some adjustments to his lines, and they clearly worked.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 13

Canucks prospects beat Kraken 5-2 as Novotny, Rogowski score three points

The second and final prospect game of the weekend started at breakneck speed, with few whistles through the first eight minutes. Neither team settled into back-and-forth play, but the Kraken got the majority of the high-danger chances, and Ty Young had to shut the door on a few occasions.

Vancouver Canucks News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Former Vancouver Canucks Forward Has Died

For two seasons in the mid-1980s, Brent Peterson wore the orca and skated for a Vancouver Canucks club still finding its way in a tough Smythe Division.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 13

A pre-camp projection of the Canucks’ 2026-27 opening night roster

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2026 Training Camp gets started this upcoming week on September 17 in Penticton, British Columbia. After that, it’s a matter of just 12 days until the puck drops for opening night on September 29.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

3 Ways Elias Pettersson Can Have a Successful 2026-27

There’s little question that Elias Pettersson faces more pressure to succeed than any Vancouver Canucks player this season. Since signing his eight-year,

Ilya Safonov News / Canucksarmy / September 13

Intriguing Safonov appears in Canucks colours for first time Saturday after six seasons in KHL

Much like Austin Powers of movie fame, Ilya Safonov is an international man of mystery. Beyond his statistical profile from the Kontinental Hockey League, very little is known about the big Russian centre who will be vying for a spot on the Vancouver Canucks’ roster.