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So Did I Just Watch Max Sasson Shut Down Connor McDavid?

In the Vancouver Canucks 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers, there were more than a few surprises. But the one that surprised me most was watching a 26-year-old Canucks’ depth forward, Max Sasson, handle the best player on the planet.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 30

How much can the Canucks afford to win in the 2026-27 season?

The Vancouver Canucks were both the last-place team and the lowest-scoring team in the NHL for the 2025-26 season, and by rather large margins. So, of course, they opened up the 2026-27 season by scoring six goals and beating the Edmonton Oilers.

Paul Cotter News / Canucksarmy / September 30

‘Is that Rocket Richard?’: Cotter makes good on his opportunities in Canucks debut

“Is that Rocket Richard?” That was the question I heard Drew O’Connor ask (a couple of times) during a brief chat I had with Paul Cotter in the visitors’ locker room on Tuesday night.

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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 / Canucksarmy / September 30

The Statsies: Max Sasson takes on Connor McDavid as Canucks beat Oilers in OT

How about that to start the Manny Malhotra regime? The Vancouver Canucks kicked off the 2026-27 season with a win on the road, beating the Edmonton Oilers by a 6-5 scoreline in extra time.

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.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 30

NHL Game Recap: Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers 09/29/2026

First Period Goals: Paul Cotter (1) SHG / Unassisted at 9:51 / 1-0 VAN Evan Bouchard (1) / Unassisted at 16:26 / 1-1 First Period Penalties: VAN / 8:35

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Canucks News & Rumours: Teaching Young Players How to Play

The keys to the Vancouver Canucks‘ opening-night win over the Edmonton Oilers in Edmonton were easy to miss with everyone focused on the 6-5 score. The Canucks weren’t just playing hockey.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

4 Takeaways From Canucks’ Thrilling 6-5 Overtime Win Over the Oilers

Hockey is back, and the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers provided plenty of fireworks and excitement in an opening night for the record books. After

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Canucks blow late lead, pull out opening win over Oilers in overtime

Paul Cotter's second goal of the game was the overtime winner that gave the visiting Vancouver Canucks a wild 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.

Paul Cotter News / Canucksarmy / September 30

Cotter plays hero in wild 6-5 OT win vs. Oilers on opening night

Well, this game started just about as expected, with the Edmonton Oilers controlling the game territorially. Jonathan Lekkerimäki failed to clear the zone along the boards near the blueline, but made up for it later by displaying some nice hand-eye coordination to knock the D-to-D pass out of the air and kill the Oilers’ pressure.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Canucks name six alternate captains for 2026-27 season

Ahead of their first game of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Vancouver Canucks have officially named six players as alternate captains. The team named three captains for home games and three more for away games.

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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 / Canucksarmy / September 29

What is the Canucks’ ceiling if everything breaks right?

It seems like most Vancouver Canucks fans have already conceded that this season is going to be about the process rather than the standings. And that is probably (definitely) the right mentality to have.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Scenes from Canucks morning skate: DeBrusk good to go for season-opener vs. Oilers

It’s finally a real Vancouver Canucks game day! And that means it’s also time for a real edition of Scenes from morning skate, live from Edmonton! The Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight in Edmonton as both teams kick off their 2026-27 regular seasons.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

How the Canucks’ 2026-27 opening night roster compares to opening night one year ago

As the new hockey season begins, it’s always a fascinating study to look back at how much things change year over year. And for the Vancouver Canucks, at the leading edge of a full rebuild, it’s safe to say the turnover has been seismic.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Canucks prospect Sansonnens logs 50 penalty minutes in one game after dangerous hit

Over the weekend, a Vancouver Canucks prospect posted a unique stat line. On Saturday, Canucks prospect Basile Sansonnens finished his game against HC Davos with zero goals, zero assists, one shot on goal, a minus-one rating, and 50 penalty minutes.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / September 29

The irony is that the Vancouver Canucks' rebuild is dependent on some success

With the start of the regular season just a few hours away, I have to remind myself, "the record does not matter, the record does not matter, the record does not matter." Traditionally, this is the time of the season when my optimism is soaring.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Thatcher Demko’s return delayed beyond Tuesday’s Canucks opener; Henrik Sedin wants goalie back before Christmas

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will miss the start of the 2026-27 NHL season, but the franchise has now announced a possible timeline for his comeback.

Paul Cotter News / Professor Press Box / September 29

Canucks’ Paul Cotter Thinks He Has More to Show

Sometimes the most interesting thing a new player tells you isn't what he has done. It's what he thinks he can still do. That's what caught my attention about Paul Cotter in TheCanucksArmy Tyson Cole’s recent post.

Adam Novotny News / Professor Press Box / September 28

Canucks Prospect Adam Novotny Comes Out Flying

Well, Vancouver Canucks fans have another young player to watch. Adam Novotny has just returned to the Peterborough Petes after Canucks training camp, and apparently he didn't need long to get comfortable again.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

Canucks Sign Chris Driedger To PTO

09/28/2026: The Canucks have elected not to extend Driedger a contract offer in advance of the start of the regular season, and have instead released him from his PTO, per Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK TV.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 28

Canucks Have a Potential Star in Liam Ohgren

After the shock and betrayal, we can acknowledge that the Vancouver Canucks got a good package for Quinn Hughes. Zeev Buium is arguably the franchise’s most valuable piece moving forward, and he landed an eight-year mega deal this month.

Filip Chytil News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Canucks Place Filip Chytil On Injured Reserve

The Canucks have placed forward Filip Chytil on injured reserve, retroactive to September 24, general manager Ryan Johnson announced today. The 27-year-old was hurt in the first period of Thursday’s preseason game against the Oilers after colliding with referee Riley Brace in the corner.