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Canucks are nearing an extension with veteran winger

The 29-year-old has spent the last four seasons with Vancouver after being acquired from Arizona as part of the Oliver Ekman-Larsson trade back at the draft in 2021.

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Canucks have made 'significant progress' on extension with Conor Garland

The Vancouver Canucks and winger Conor Garland are getting closer on an extension. According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Canucks and Garland are making significant progress on extension talks, which should be close to getting done.

Evander Kane News / Blade of Steel / June 26

The Truth Comes Out: Real Reason Behind Evander Kane Trade Finally Revealed

Evander Kane was shockingly traded on Wednesday, and now, the reason behind the deal has been revealed, with the Oilers needing to move out major money.

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How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson, Ducks’ Leo Carlsson talk past, present and future of NHL careers

One is an established NHL star. The other is well on his way there. During the Bauer Hockey’s Combine in Gothenburg, Sweden earlier this month, hockeysverige.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

3 players Canucks must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Vancouver Canucks failed to make the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five seasons. The franchise has already made a move behind the bench this offseason, replacing former head coach Rich Tocchet with Adam Foote.

Evander Kane News / House of Hockey / June 26

Vancouver Canucks GM Comments Directly on Evander Kane's Controversial Past

Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin is aware that Evander Kane comes with some baggage, and he took the time to comment on it all and clear things up. Thw Edmonton Oilers traded Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth round pick in the upcoming NHL draft, which freed up some much needed cap space.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

The Vancouver Canucks Roll the Proverbial Off-Season Trade Dice, Raise Kane

The Vancouver Canucks have traded for Evander Kane in a risky, buy-low deal that they believe will pay off. If you watch Kane in the playoffs, how could you not belief so?

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Trade Unlikely as Canucks Work Toward Thatcher Demko Extension

The Vancouver Canucks may be closing in on a multi-year contract extension with goaltender Thatcher Demko, according to multiple insiders. Rick Dhaliwal reported there is a “pathway” to a deal by the end of the week, while TSN’s Darren Dreger noted progress has been made on a multi-year extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / June 25

Canucks Could Lose 25-Goal Scorer in Free Agency After Shocking Salary Demands Revealed

The Canucks have a big decision to make regarding Pius Suter, and his latest salary demands may have just pushed the Canucks out of their price range. Just 10 days ago, Elliotte Friedman reported that Pius Suter likely put himself out of Vancouver's price range, with the UFA likely to earn about $4.5 million per year on the free market.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Trade grades: Canucks bail out division rival in Evander Kane trade

Evander Kane, a power forward who brings an element of chaos and spice both on-ice and off it, will depart Edmonton after four seasons in which the Oilers

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Elias Pettersson News / Hockey Latest / June 25

NHL Teams Scrambling to Land Elias Pettersson Before Free Agency For One Big Reason

NHL insider Chris Johnston revealed some critical information on the Elias Pettersson trade rumors, and teams are trying to acquire him this week. Elias Pettersson's name continues to be in trade rumors as the July 1 deadline looms, when his no-movement clause officially comes into play.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / June 25

Vancouver Canucks Acquire Forward With Stanley Cup Final Experience

The Vancouver Canucks have completed a trade with the Edmonton Oilers for a forward with Stanley Cup Final experience. Evander Kane is headed to Vancouver.

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Evander Kane News / Field Level Media / June 25

Reports: Canucks acquire Vancouver native Evander Kane from Oilers

Vancouver native Evander Kane broke news on Wednesday morning, announcing on social media that he is being traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Canucks.

Brock Boeser News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Brock Boeser linked to Atlantic Division team

The potential pairing of Brock Boeser and the Ottawa Senators is quickly turning into one of the most intriguing narratives in the NHL as free agency looms.

Arturs Silovs News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Arturs Silovs gives the Canucks flexibility in net

The Vancouver Canucks‘ minor league affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, won their first-ever Calder Cup championship on Monday, and a lot of that win can be credited to the performance of goaltender Arturs Silovs, who won the playoff MVP award.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / June 24

Canucks Have Numerous Trade Options for Star Goalie

After a brutal 2024-25 NHL season, the Vancouver Canucks are hopeful to bounce back next year with a return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While the Canucks look for improvements, their lineup might see a number of changes as they look to retool this offseason.

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Canucks Can’t Win a Trade Involving Quinn Hughes

A defenceman rarely changes how the game looks when on the ice. But the Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes does. His skating isn’t just elite—it’s the kind of golden-edge glide that reminds older fans of Bobby Orr.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Why Rangers sending first-round pick to Penguins has leaguewide implications

The New York Rangers are sending their first-round pick in Friday's NHL Draft (No. 12 overall) to the Pittsburgh Penguins to satisfy the conditions of their in-season acquisition of center J.T.

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Elias Pettersson News / Athlon Sports / June 24

NHL Insider Reports 'Whispers' Around Canucks' Elias Pettersson

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson’s name continues to surface in trade speculation with less than a week to go before his no-movement clause kicks in.

Conor Garland News / Trade Talk Sports / June 25

3 Reasons Why Conor Garland Is Still a Canucks’ Value Piece

There’s been a lot of talk lately about whether the Vancouver Canucks should move Conor Garland while his trade value is high. But not everyone’s convinced that’s the right play—and frankly, they might have a point.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Elliotte Friedman Reveals What to Expect for Brock Boeser’s Next Move

One of the Vancouver Canucks longest-tenured forwards is set to enter unrestricted free agency on July 1 barring an agreement during the final week of June.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / June 24

Abbotsford Canucks Win Calder Cup

Tonight, the Abbotsford Canucks claimed their first Calder Cup in franchise history. The Canucks finished the playoffs off going 16-4-4 averaging three goals per game while allowing 2.3 goals per game.

Brock Boeser News / Blade of Steel / June 23

Vancouver Canucks Superstar Brock Boeser Linked to 2 Canadian Teams

Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser, who is a pending UFA and likely soon on his way to a new city, has been linked to a pair of Canadian teams. By all indications, Brock Boeser has likely played his last game wearing a Vancouver Canucks uniform.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / June 23

Canucks AHL Affiliate Captures First Calder Cup

The 2024-2025 season didn’t go according to plan for the Vancouver Canucks, but their AHL affiliate is celebrating. Following a 3-2 Game 6 win over the Charlotte Checkers in the Calder Cup Finals, the Abbotsford Canucks captured the first Calder Cup in the organization’s history.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / June 23