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Drew O’Connor could be the Canucks best middle-six forward next year: 2024-25 Year in Review

Marcus Pettersson might’ve been the headliner in the February 1st trade, but the acquisition of Drew O’Connor in the transaction shouldn’t be overlooked.

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Quiet Star, Loud Silence: Elias Pettersson and the Canucks’ Identity Crisis

NHL teams carry more than just their roster. Every season, they begin with expectations, history, hope, and sometimes, ghosts. For the 2024–25 Vancouver Canucks, those ghosts are less about past glory and more about present uncertainty.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 9

4 reasons the Canucks could be sitting on an already-complete trade

It’s been 54 days since the Vancouver Canucks’ season ended. Technically, that means by the end of this week, we’ll be two months deep on the Canucks’ 2025 offseason.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Canucks News & Rumours: Abbotsford in Calder Final, Cootes Dinner, Pettersson Pics & More

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours, Abbotsford has moved on to the Calder Cup Final after a 4-2 win over the Texas Stars in Game 6.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 9

How Canucks need to approach this summer

The Vancouver Canucks are fresh off one of the most tumultuous years in franchise history, which is saying something, given some of the unusual seasons the team has had over the past 20 years.

Quinn Hughes News / Canucksarmy / June 8

NHL Awards Watch: Did Quinn Hughes do enough to capture back-to-back Norris Trophies?

With the NHL Awards for the 2024-25 season set to be announced this coming week, one Vancouver Canuck returns to a familiar spot as a finalist for an award.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

What One Canucks Photo Reveals About a Lost 2024-25 Season

Sometimes a single image captures what months of coverage, analysis, and speculation can only circle. For the 2024–25 Vancouver Canucks, this might be that image.

Josh Norris News / Canucksarmy / June 8

Canucks offseason centre trade target: Josh Norris

If one paid attention to the scuttlebutt surrounding the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline – as the vast majority of us did – one no doubt caught wind of a rumour about a Canucks/Senators trade that almost went down.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / June 8

Vancouver Canucks Linked To Former Stanley Cup Champion Forward To Help Bolster Their Lineup

The Vancouver Canucks need an infusion of high level talent this summer, and now, it appears as though they could be targeting a former Conn Smythe winner.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Brock Boeser’s 3 Best Landing Spots in Free Agency

With his contract soon to expire on July 1, Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser is projected to test the free agent market. Vancouver has made attempts to either trade or re-sign him, but both options never came to fruition, and Boeser will look to start a new chapter of his career in a different market.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 7

Teddy Blueger’s depth contributions ran dry too often for the Canucks: 2024-25 Year in Review

If the 2023-24 season was all about Teddy Blueger fitting in seamlessly into the Vancouver Canucks’ bottom six, as well as putting together stretches of hockey where he linked up with Dakota Joshua and Conor Garland to produce like a scoring line, the 2024-25 campaign provided an about-face.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 8

Will the Vancouver Canucks look to move a goaltender?

Stephan Roget of the Canucks Army: Next season the Vancouver Canucks have Thatcher Demko ($5,000,000), Kevin Lankinen ($4,500,000), and Arturs Silovs ($850,000) under contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 6

Which three players would the Canucks protect in a PWHL-style expansion draft?

As you’ve no doubt heard by now, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to Vancouver (and Seattle) via its first round of expansion. And as you may have also heard, that expansion process began already this week with a somewhat complicated ‘exclusive signing window/expansion draft’ sequence.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 6

Vancouver Canucks Linked to Young Star Player of the Minnesota Wild, per Insider

The Vancouver Canucks are looking for ways to get back into the playoffs next season, and an NHL insider has linked them to star player Marco Rossi. The Vancouver Canucks appear to have a strong interest in Marco Rossi.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Fixing Elias Pettersson: Is the Canucks Star Forward About to Hit the Market?

It might have seemed like a small thing at first glance: a Vancouver Canucks team graphic making the rounds online, featuring key players — but notably excluding Elias Pettersson.

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Marco Rossi News / Canucksarmy / June 6

Report: Canucks ‘very interested’ in trading for Wild’s Marco Rossi

A pending restricted free agent is garnering a lot of attention from the Vancouver Canucks. During an interview with Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd on Sportsnet 650 on Thursday, Michael Russo of The Athletic stated that he believes the Canucks are taking a solid look at Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

Meet the New Canucks’ Assistant Coaches Kevin Dean, Scott Young & Brett McLean

The Vancouver Canucks finally rounded out their coaching staff for the 2025-26 season on Thursday (June 5). Kevin Dean, Scott Young and Brett McLean will be joining head coach Adam Foote behind the bench next season, replacing Yogi Švejkovský, Sergei Gonchar, and, of course, Foote.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Vancouver Canucks Hit With Brutal Quinn Hughes News

Few would argue the Vancouver Canucks are heading into one of the more crucial offseasons in franchise history. One season after winning the Pacific Division, the Canucks parted ways with former Jack Adams winner Rick Tocchet and replaced him with first-year head coach Adam Foote.

Adam Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 5

Canucks hire Brett McLean, Scott Young as assistant coaches

The Vancouver Canucks are nearing the finalization of their coaching staff for the 2025-26 NHL season.

Quinn Hughes News / Hockey Latest / June 5

Quinn Hughes Could Issue Ultimatum to Canucks Management This Offseason

The time could come this summer when Quinn Hughes gives Canucks management an ultimatum: either get competitive quick, or trade their captain. Quinn Hughes was the solitary silver lining on what was otherwise a disappointing Vancouver Canucks campaign that saw them not even make the playoffs and lose head coach Rick Tocchet.