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Canucks News & Rumours: Cotter, Johnson, Free Agency & the Waiver Wire?

The Vancouver Canucks don’t have a lot left to do before training camp, but that doesn’t mean general manager Ryan Johnson is finished. August is usually the quiet part of the NHL calendar, although things can change quickly as teams start seeing their players on the ice and figure out what they actually have.

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31 Days, 31 Questions: Is Filip Hronek ready to be Canucks captain?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions.” Today, on August 10th, we will explore whether Filip Hronek is ready to become the Canucks’ next captain.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / August 9

Canucks Have One Advantage Nobody Wants to Talk About

I have no idea whether Ryan Johnson is still looking to add another player before the season begins. Maybe he is. Maybe he isn't. At this point in August, I suspect the Vancouver Canucks are pretty comfortable letting things play out and seeing what happens.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 9

Being a Canucks fan keeps getting more expensive: Wagner’s Weekly

I may be dating myself here, but when I was growing up in the Fraser Valley, getting to watch the Vancouver Canucks on TV was a relative rarity. In the mid-1990s, less than half of the Canucks’ schedule was broadcast on TV, with games split between BCTV, CHEK, CBC, and TSN.

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 / The Hockey Writers / August 9

5 Bold Vancouver Canucks Predictions for 2026-27

For the first time in a while, the Vancouver Canucks are entering a season without expectations of making the playoffs. In fact, almost everyone expects them to finish near the bottom of the league again and be in the running for Landon Dupont in the 2027 Draft.

Eeli Tolvanen News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Canucks News & Rumours: Tolvanen, Söderblom & Seeking an Inexpensive Add

The Vancouver Canucks may not be finished adding to their roster just yet. At this point in the summer, there aren’t many obvious bargains sitting around, but this is usually when teams start looking a little harder at players who might have been overlooked or who simply don’t have a clear path with their current club.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / August 9

Elias Pettersson Skating Footage Drama Just Noise, Not a Concern

There is a pretty minor piece of footage of Elias Pettersson skating with the Los Angeles Kings that’s blown up on social media because of everything already swirling around the forward this offseason.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 9

31 days, 31 questions: What are the Canucks’ optimal power play units next season?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”.

Paul Cotter News / Canucksarmy / August 9

Paul Cotter details free agency period and why he signed with Canucks

When July 1 comes around, everyone thinks players can sign with whomever they want and can simply wait until they find their “dream” destination. However, it’s not all that simple.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

3 Trades Canucks Could Make Before 2026-27 Season

The offseason has now entered the real dog days of summer: August, when everything seems to hit a standstill. Actually, if you think about it, it’s been this way since Jason Robertson signed his one-year deal with the Dallas Stars on July 21 to avoid arbitration.

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.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / August 8

Scoring more even strength goals is a necessity for Jake DeBrusk in 2026-27

Jake DeBrusk’s 2025-26 season wasn’t ugly, but it wasn’t a Picasso either. On first glance, DeBrusk’s stat line last year doesn’t look all that out of place from any of his other eight NHL seasons.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 8

A sampling of the kinds of players who may be available on waivers this preseason for the Vancouver Canucks

Greetings, fellow watchers of the waiver wire. A week or so ago, we discussed the idea that the NHL’s perpetually rising cap ceiling might have a few unintended consequences, beyond the salary escalation we’re already experiencing in full force.

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / August 8

Following Public Media Beef, Has Former Oiler Evander Kane Finally Found a Team?

Evander Kane has been in the news recently, not just for his back-and-forth with an Edmonton sports reporter, but because it appears he might finally be landing with a new team. The former Oilers and Vancouver Canucks forward is among many names that haven’t been signed, and it appears he might have to look outside the NHL.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / August 8

Should the Canucks explore a long-term contract with Liam Öhgren like the Penguins did with Ville Koivunen?

Welcome to a new series here at CanucksArmy, where over the month of August, we’ll ask a new question each day about the Vancouver Canucks. We’re calling it “31 days, 31 questions”.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Two Very Different Questions Facing Vancouver

With the Vancouver Canucks, there are still a couple of pretty interesting questions left. Elias Pettersson‘s future remains one of them, even if it looks increasingly likely that he’ll start the season in Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 7

Canucks announce prospect showcase vs. Kraken in Abbotsford

On Friday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced the schedule for the prospect summer showcase against their I-5 rival, the Seattle Kraken. The showcase will feature back-to-back games between the Canucks and Kraken, held on Saturday, September 12 at 4 PM and Sunday, September 13 at 1 PM.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Canucks News & Rumours: Chytil, Mancini & Tipping Points That Change the Season

There are plenty of obvious questions surrounding the Vancouver Canucks heading into this season, but sometimes the more interesting ones are hiding a little further down the roster.

Tom Willander News / Canucksarmy / August 7

Another year of growth is the goal and expectation for Tom Willander in 2026-27

Tom Willander’s rookie season with the Vancouver Canucks was full of ups and downs. That’s to be expected, though, for a young defenceman. The team was terrible, and the defensive environment on the ice was not conducive to success. However, there were positives to take away from his first season.