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Desperate Playoff Team Out East Pushing For Jake DeBrusk Trade

Trade chatter is beginning to build around Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk, and the Ottawa Senators appear to be among the teams keeping a close eye on the situation.

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Kraken hire ex-Canucks GM Patrik Allvin as assistant GM

It did not take long for former Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin to find his next job as an NHL executive. On Thursday morning, the Seattle Kraken announced they have hired Patrik Allvin as an assistant general manager.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 11

5 high-upside players the Canucks could target with pick 24 at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2026 NHL Draft with a top-three selection, and with it comes a level of certainty that simply doesn’t exist later in that same round.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Another round of expansion is coming, will the rebuilding Canucks be ready?

Dread it, run from it, another expansion draft arrives, all the same. There has been speculation about the next round of NHL expansion ever since the last round concluded with the introduction of the Seattle Kraken.

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Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / June 10

Senators among teams that has shown interest in Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk

It has been a busy first month on the job for new Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson, who has had to find executives to work alongside him and identify the team’s next head coach.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Troy Stecher News / Canucksarmy / June 10

Would a Troy Stecher reunion make sense for the Canucks?

There’s never been a bad time for a Troy from Richmond reunion. But the perfect time might be now. The last time Troy Stecher played for the Vancouver Canucks, he was an up-and-coming defender repping his hometown.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 10

3 players the Canucks need to provide ample opportunity for in 2026-27

You’ve read and heard plenty about the Vancouver Canucks‘ youngsters. When the rebuild truly began following the Quinn Hughes trade, the Canucks added three players under the age of 25 to their roster, including two players who were first-round picks not that long ago: Zeev Buium and Liam Öhgren.

Jake Debrusk News / Professor Press Box / June 10

Jake DeBrusk Might Be the Canucks’ Most Logical Trade Asset

Jake DeBrusk is, by any fair measure, a productive NHL winger. His 20-goal seasons and steady secondary scoring have made him a reliable top-six presence, and his $5.5 million cap hit falls within the middle range where value is usually clear rather than debated.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 10

What would a Dylan Larkin trade mean for the Canucks and Elias Pettersson

A lot of the talk centred on the Vancouver Canucks’ offseason has been about the future of Elias Pettersson. Given that a new regime has taken over, the team is in the early stages of a rebuild, and two straight disappointing seasons from their supposed star player.

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

Canucks News & Rumours: Gallagher Talk and the Draft That Defines the Future

With all the changes happening within the Vancouver Canucks organization, suddenly rumours start to take on lives of their own. Some are meaningful, most are noise, and a few sit somewhere in between.

Troy Stecher News / Canucksarmy / June 10

Troy Stecher says he’d be interested in rejoining the Canucks

Troy Stecher knows the Vancouver Canucks’ new leadership group better than most unrestricted free agents. The Richmond-born defenceman broke into the NHL with the Canucks in 2016 after signing as an undrafted free agent out of the University of North Dakota.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 10

10 items on the Canucks’ offseason to do list

The hockey world never really rests. Oh sure, some general managers try to schedule downtime for a few weeks in August, but even then they’re never really far from their phones.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 9

A look back at the last 5 Canucks GM’s first draft selections

For a new general manager, the first draft pick can become an early statement of what they value most. It is often the first major opportunity to put a personal stamp on an organization, revealing how a front office evaluates talent, balances risk, and projects the future.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 10

Canucks won’t renew Dale Tallon’s contract at the end of June

On Monday, fans noticed that Dale Tallon had been removed from the Vancouver Canucks‘ staff page. Tallon was previously listed as Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations and Professional Scout.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 9

Do the Canucks need to shop for defensive help in free agency this summer?

In the infancy of a full-blown rebuild, the Vancouver Canucks have a decision to make. Should they be shopping for veteran help on the blueline when the National Hockey League free agent window opens on July 1st?

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra, Räty, Cootes & the Two Petterssons

The Vancouver Canucks are at a point in the offseason when things are clearly moving, but nothing has fully snapped into place. There’s a new head coach in Manny Malhotra as changes in the front office structure continue to trickle in, and the organization is still reshaping itself after a fairly significant reset in both philosophy and personnel.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 9

What is the goaltending market heading into the offseason, and do the Canucks want to access it?

The Vancouver Canucks do not have a goaltending crisis on their hands, at least not by their usual standards. But they do have three goaltenders on hand at the NHL level heading into the 2026-27 season, and that’s going to, at the very least, force them into a decision of some sort sooner rather than later.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 9

Should the Canucks move Thatcher Demko before his trade protection kicks in?

Thatcher Demko’s future is one of the more interesting questions of the Vancouver Canucks’ offseason. If the Canucks wanted to make a move, there is still a window.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / June 8

The Canucks West Coast Express Changed Everything

There are certain lines in NHL history that feel less like combinations and more like eras. In Vancouver, the West Coast Express wasn’t just a nickname—it was a period of hockey that completely changed how the Canucks were viewed across the league.

Manny Malhotra News / Canucksarmy / June 8

Inside Manny Malhotra’s systems: How the Abbotsford Canucks’ tactics may adapt to Vancouver

When Ryan Johnson was named the 13th general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, it seemed almost inevitable he would bring in his Calder Cup-winning head coach, Manny Malhotra, as the new bench boss.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 8

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks will be looking for leadership

Trevor Beggs of the Daily Hive: Vancouver Canucks GM Ryan Johnson said that he relies heavily on leadership and loves to add guys with leadership qualities.

Bruce Boudreau News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Johnson’s New Blueprint & Boudreau’s Revealing Comments

The Vancouver Canucks are entering a fascinating stage of their organizational evolution. New general manager (GM) Ryan Johnson hasn’t promised a quick turnaround, nor has he put a timetable on when fans should expect the team to become a contender again.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6

Who Actually Loses Ice Time in the New Canucks Era?

When you talk about a rebuilding team like the Vancouver Canucks, it’s easy to focus on who’s arriving. Prospects, draft picks, new depth pieces — that’s the exciting part.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 6

How top prospects handle the draft year pressure

It won’t be long before the top 2026 NHL Draft prospects become hockey stars, known to fans around the world. But at this moment, they’re just teenagers enjoying life.

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