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Canucks announce plans for three-day fanfest at Rogers Arena to close out preseason

In an effort to embrace their fanbase ahead of the 2026-27 season, the Vancouver Canucks have announced plans for the team’s first-ever Fanfest. It’s a three-day celebration of hockey to launch the new season and includes a pair of home preseason games and a number of other events designed to bring fans closer to the rebuilding hockey club.

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Scenes from practice: Canucks prospects hit the ice ahead of weekend showcase vs. Kraken

Vancouver Canucks prospects hit the ice at Rogers Forum on Friday for their first and only practice before their two-game showcase against the Seattle Kraken this weekend.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Elias Pettersson’s Agent Has Interesting Answer When Asked About Request to Trade Canucks’ Star

Speculation around Elias Pettersson‘s future in Vancouver has been swirling all summer, but his agent is pushing back on one of the bigger rumors. J.P.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Former Canucks forward Brent Peterson dies at 68

A longtime NHL player, broadcaster, and coach has died. On Friday, the Vancouver Canucks announced that former winger Brent Peterson died at age 68. Peterson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2002.

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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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

The Most Important Skill Filip Chytil Can Learn From Connor McDavid

There’s something fascinating about Filip Chytil watching Connor McDavid. It’s easy to assume Chytil is studying McDavid because he wants to become a better offensive player.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Canucksarmy / September 11

Diving into Canucks’ NHL Edge data, line combinations, stats, schedule, and more just got easier

Have you checked out our new Vancouver Canucks resource pages yet? If not, find them in our website’s navigation bar under the “Team” dropdown menu at the top of the page.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

How likely is it that the Canucks make another trade before the season opens?

The 2026-27 NHL regular season, for the first time in a long time, opens up in September this year. By the time you’re reading these words, we’re fewer than three weeks away from opening night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 11

Canucks release 2026 prospects showcase roster

The first opportunity to catch some Vancouver Canucks action is coming up this weekend in Abbotsford. On Wednesday, the Canucks dropped their roster for their doubleheader matchup with the Seattle Kraken in this year’s prospects showcase.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Meet Ryan Mougenel: New Canucks assistant coach excited for first NHL job after a lifetime in the minors

In a world in which everyone always seems to be in a hurry, Ryan Mougenel has bucked that trend. A scan of his resume shows he has taken his time plotting a path to the National Hockey League.

Jake Debrusk News / Professor Press Box / September 10

DeBrusk Sets the Record Straight on the Canucks

There’s a funny thing about hockey rumours. Sometimes a player says something, everybody latches onto it, and soon the original comment disappears completely.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Ryan Papaioannou talks taking the Abbotsford job, coaching philosophy, and more

On Wednesday’s episode of Canucks Conversation , David Quadrelli and Tyson Cole were joined by new Abbotsford Canucks head coach Ryan Papaioannou to discuss his decision to take the job, working alongside Manny Malhotra and the Canucks’ NHL staff, and how he plans to balance development and winning in Abbotsford.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / September 10

Canucks News & Rumours: DeBrusk, the Rebuild & a Big Misunderstanding

A pretty interesting Jake DeBrusk story came out this week, and it isn’t about goals or assists. It’s about what happens when a player says something during a miserable season – the quote takes on a life of its own, and suddenly everybody thinks he’s looking for the exit.

Max Sasson News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Speedy Sasson believes he’s faster than ever as he prepares for fourth Canucks training camp

In each of his previous three training camps in the Vancouver Canucks organization, Max Sasson has done his best to make a mark at centre ice. But as last season unfolded, the 26-year-old was shifted to left wing and seemed to find his footing.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Steven Ellis names Canucks as NHL’s most-improved prospect pool

When DailyFaceoff.com‘s Steven Ellis shares his opinions on prospects, you should listen. On Wednesday, Ellis published an article titled “Top 5 most improved NHL prospect pools in 2026-27.” One of the teams featured in that article was the Vancouver Canucks, who Ellis ranked number one as the NHL’s most-improved prospect pool.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Canucks make a smart gamble with Zeev Buium extension

The Vancouver Canucks raised a lot of eyebrows recently when they signed defenseman Zeev Buium to an eight-year, $75.04 million contract extension.

Canucks: A look at how Zeev Buium’s contract extension compares to other young NHL defencemen

The Canucks’ three-year mulligan: A bet on keeping Quinn Hughes happy

The 'Most goals by NHL franchise' quiz

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / September 9

‘I’m falling in love with this city’: Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk says he hasn’t asked for a trade

Jake DeBrusk wants to make one thing clear: he hasn’t asked the Vancouver Canucks for a trade. In conversation with Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre, DeBrusk was emphatic in setting the record straight that he hasn’t asked for a trade from the Canucks.

Christian Felton News / Inside The Rink / September 9

ECHL: Christian Felton Heads Overseas

Cincinnati Cyclones defenseman Christian Felton is heading overseas to Sweden to join Kalmar HC (HA) after spending his first two seasons in North America.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Vancouver Canucks Season Preview

The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them overhaul their front office, add veteran leadership, and part ways with some veterans.

Zeev Buium News / Professor Press Box / September 9

Buium Just Gave the Canucks Something They Really Needed

There’s something bigger going on with Zeev Buium’s decision to sign an eight-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks than the number on the cheque. The $9.38 million annual salary is obviously the headline.

Thatcher Demko News / Professor Press Box / September 8

The Canucks Can’t Build Their Goalie Plan Around a Question Mark

A small bit of Canucks news probably didn't get much attention Tuesday. Thatcher Demko still doesn't have a timeline for his return from hip surgery. On the surface, that's just an injury update.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Canucks’ Daniel Sedin: No timeline for Thatcher Demko’s return

The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the NHL last season, finishing with a record of 25-49-8 as the franchise continues to enter into a full-blown rebuilding process.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Canucks Have a Calculated Trade Plan for Jake DeBrusk

NHL insider David Pagnotta was a guest on the Sekeres & Price Podcast and spoke about the future of forward Jake DeBrusk. Suggesting that the plan still seems to be to trade the winger; the Canucks haven’t yet made a move, and it’s not entirely clear when they will.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Canucks Weekly: Buium, Demko, Cotter & Prospects Showcase

The Vancouver Canucks are only 10 days away from opening training camp in Penticton, and the buzz around the team is getting louder. While it hasn’t officially started, players have rolled into town for informal “captain’s skates”, and we finally have something else to talk about besides the disaster that was last season.

Jonathan Lekkerimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Jonathan Lekkerimaki Entering Pivotal Year With Canucks

Since we are now four full drafts removed from the 2022 edition of the NHL Entry Draft, it’s becoming the time where increased pressure is placed on the top prospects from that year who have still not claimed a full-time NHL role.

Zeev Buium News / NHL Trade Talk / September 5

Zeev Buium Gets Paid, But the Canucks May Have Turned Lemons into Lemonade

The Vancouver Canucks made a bold statement on Friday, locking down a huge part of their future. They placed a massive bet on Zeev Buium, a 20-year-old who has barely scratched the surface of his NHL career.