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Canucks re-sign defenseman to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday signed defenceman Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract extension, according to a team announcement. Clayton, 26, spent the 2025-26 season in the AHL, appearing in 32 games for the Abbotsford Canucks, recording six assists (0-6-6) along with 27 penalty minutes and a minus-four rating.

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6 high-floor prospects the Canucks could target in the second round of 2026 NHL Draft

You’ve heard it all season, but this year’s draft contains little to no consensus. Whether it’s the top-10, first round and beyond, it’s difficult to peg exactly who will be available to the Vancouver Canucks in their selections.

Chase Wouters News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Canucks sign Abbotsford captain to one-Year contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed Abbotsford Canucks captain Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way NHL contract for the 2026-27 season, the team announced on Wednesday.

Vasili Podkolzin News / Professor Press Box / June 17

What the Canucks Got Wrong About Podkolzin's Development

Vasili Podkolzin is a useful case study for a question that the Vancouver Canucks probably have to sit with more seriously than they have in the past. Because the real issue isn’t just what happened with him.

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Chase Wouters News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 17

Canucks Sign Chase Wouters To One-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks have continued to retain some of their depth from the past season. According to a team announcement, the Canucks have signed forward Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

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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.

Chase Wouters News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Canucks sign Chase Wouters to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Chase Wouters, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Wouters, 26, spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, collecting 11 goals and 26 points in 70 games while serving as team captain.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Dhaliwal: Lots of chatter that teams are calling on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

As is the case during an NHL offseason, the rumours are starting to heat up. And the Vancouver Canucks‘ highest-paid player has found his name in trade discussion yet again.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Canucks re-sign Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way contract

Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson has now made his third signing in the last five days. First, Jack Thompson, then Cole Clayton, and now the Abbotsford Canucks captain, Chase Wouters, to a one-year, two-way contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Ranking the top 10 Canucks selections from the past 10 NHL Drafts

While it’s been a decade of darkness on the ice, the Vancouver Canucks have had a few bright spots when it comes to the National Hockey League Draft. It stands to reason, considering the Canucks have selected in the top 10 in four of the past 10 drafts and will again next week.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Canucks News & Rumours: Clayton, Pettersson & False Rumours

For the Vancouver Canucks, this week offered some steady reinforcement on the blue line and a reminder that not every rumour gains traction. The club continues to shape its organizational depth with low-profile but meaningful moves that will help stabilize its pipeline in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Sham Sharron is back: Can a summer intern who doesn’t watch hockey out-draft the Canucks (again)?

Earlier this week, we wrote a piece congratulating CanucksArmy alumnus Rhys Jessop on winning the Stanley Cup as a part of the Carolina Hurricanes’ front office.

Marcus Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / June 17

Pettersson, the Canucks, and a Rebuild He Believes In

There’s an interesting little tension sitting underneath the Marcus Pettersson trade rumour story, and it might actually say more about where the Vancouver Canucks are headed than the rumour itself ever did.

Cole Clayton News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Canucks sign Cole Clayton to one-year, two-way contract

The Vancouver Canucks are keeping around a piece of their recently acquired depth on defense. On Tuesday, the team announced that they have signed defenseman Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract.

Cole Clayton News / Canucksarmy / June 16

Canucks re-sign D Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract

After signing Jack Thompson on Saturday, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced another depth defenceman signing, agreeing to terms with Cole Clayton on a one-year, two-way contract.

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Canucks News and Rumours: Foote, Cootes, Bains, Mueller, Kudryavtsev & Safonov

The Vancouver Canucks‘ front office has changed, and the coaching staff is different. Now the question is how the roster itself will slowly be reshaped.

Cole Clayton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Canucks Sign Cole Clayton To One-Year Contract

A few days after signing Jack Thompson to a one-year deal, the Vancouver Canucks have made another signing to retain some of their defensive depth for the 2026-27 campaign.

Marcus Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / June 16

Canucks: Marcus Pettersson’s agent strongly shoots down trade speculation

The offseason has officially begun, and there are already some rumours swirling and agents coming to the defence of their clients. On Friday, San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng mentioned that he believes Vancouver Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson might be eager to move: “I’m just saying Pettersson is motivated to move, I think,” said Peng.

Adam Foote News / Canucksarmy / June 16

Utah Mammoth ‘trying to get a deal done’ with Adam Foote: report

Former Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote may be on his way to finding his next NHL home. According to a report from Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali — The Team, Foote and the Utah Mammoth are “trying to get a deal done.” Foote and Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny know each other well.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 16

What do the Canucks really need out of free agency this year?

The annual Free Agent Frenzy is nearly upon us. As a rebuilding franchise, the Vancouver Canucks are primarily focused on building through the draft, and so the majority of the focus from fans and media has been on the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, scheduled to begin on June 26, 2026.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Are Canucks prepared to cut losses with Elias Pettersson?

The pressure is mounting on Elias Pettersson in Vancouver, and according to some around the league, the upcoming season could represent a make-or-break moment for the star center.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 16

10 prospects from BC-based WHL teams Canucks could select in 2026 NHL Draft

For whatever reason, when it comes to the National Hockey League draft, the Vancouver Canucks have seemingly ignored the British Columbia teams in the Western Hockey League over the past quarter-century.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Canucks News & Rumours: Using Free Agency & Maximizing 10 Draft Picks

The Stanley Cup has been handed out, the champagne has dried, and the NHL quietly shifts from celebration mode into decision mode. For the Vancouver Canucks, that transition feels a little more loaded than usual.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Which teams could take on the Elias Pettersson reclamation project?

Elias Pettersson’s future with the Vancouver Canucks appeared secured when he signed an eight-year, $92.8 million contract, which began in the 2024-25 season.

Jake Debrusk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Jake DeBrusk

Jake DeBrusk’s time with Vancouver hasn’t quite gone as planned. He hasn’t been quite as impactful as they were hoping for and the Canucks haven’t been as competitive as he was hoping for. With that in mind, he has been a speculative trade candidate going back to before the trade deadline in March.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 12

Canucks Linked to Brendan Gallagher—But It Hinges on Trading a 20-Goal Forward

TSN’s Farhan Lalji is under the impression that the Vancouver Canucks have a real interest in trading for veteran forward Brendan Gallagher. They like the idea of bringing in a leader and locker room presence with one year left on his contract at a manageable cap hit.