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Vancouver Canucks Re-Sign Two

The Vancouver Canucks this morning announced that they have agreed to terms with goalie Thatcher Demko as well as forward Conor Garland. Demko’s deal is for three years with an $8.5 million AAV.

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Vancouver Canucks Give Connor Garland a Contract Extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed Conor Garland to a contract extension. This deal is a six-year deal with an average cap hit $6 million per season. Speculation on who among the Canucks forwards would leave has swirled wildly over the past few seasons.

Conor Garland News / Canucksarmy / July 1

Canucks officially announce 6-year contract extension for Conor Garland

Just hours before free agency opens, the Vancouver Canucks officially announce they have extended forward Conor Garland to a six-year, $36 million extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of $6 million.

Conor Garland News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks sign Conor Garland to six-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that they’ve signed winger Conor Garland to a six-year contract extension with a cap hit of $6 million. Garland is entering the final year of his five-year contract with a $4.95 million cap hit, and with the league calendar resetting on July 1st, he was eligible for an extension.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Thatcher Demko News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks sign Thatcher Demko to three-year contract extension

A former Vezina Trophy finalist is staying out west for a few more seasons. On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the team has signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a three-year contract extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 1

Canucks Sign Two Players to Whopping $61.5 Million in New Contracts Hours Ahead of Free Agency

The Canucks have signed two of their key players just hours before the start of free agency today, as they have locked them up for quite a lengthy time.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Demko’s New Deal with Canucks a Whopper, Trade Feels Inevitable

Thatcher Demko‘s new deal with the Vancouver Canucks is a big one and it has to mean a trade is coming for the organization. Now with three goalies, the fact the Canucks gave Demko a three-year extension at $8.5 million per season means they’ll have far too much money tied up in their goaltending to keep the trio as is.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / July 1

Canucks sign Thatcher Demko to 3-year contract extension with $8.5 million AAV

The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a three-year contract extension that carries an $8.5 million annual average value. General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement early Tuesday morning, two hours before NHL free agency officially opens.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

The Vancouver Canucks Sign a Star to Important Contract Extension

The Vancouver Canucks decided they didn’t want a thin free agent class to ruin their bigger plans. Today, they have announced that star goaltender Thatcher Demko signs a contract extension to stay on with the club.

Braeden Cootes News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Braeden Cootes Is a Great Pick for the Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks hit a home run by selecting Seattle Thunderbirds forward Braeden Cootes with the 15th-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Cootes scored 63 points in 60 games with the Thunderbirds last season as a 17-year-old captain.

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Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Canucks’ Elias Pettersson’s no trade clause officially kicks in

The Vancouver Canucks are keeping center Elias Pettersson and the St. Louis Blues are sticking with right winger Jordan Kyrou, after each had clauses kick

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Canucks release 2025-2026 pre-season schedule

With development camps underway and ‘Free Agent Frenzy’ getting a head start, rosters are beginning to fall into place for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Are Hopefully Managing their Goaltending Situation In a Big Way

Welcome to a jump start to your NHL Free Agent signing period in 2025. Here is our latest installment from NHL Rumours at Last Word On Hockey. Today we visit the wet coast, and find out about their goaltending.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 30

NHL free agency came early, so who’s left for the Canucks?

Well, the fun of free agency kind of got sucked out within the span of an hour on Monday afternoon when all the big fish on the market seemed to re-sign with their teams.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / June 30

Daniel Gee: Breaking down new Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes’ game (with video)

Picking in the middle of the draft order can be a game of wait and see, especially when it takes an hour to get through six selections. The draft’s presentation aside, the wait was worth it for the Vancouver Canucks, who ultimately kept their 15th overall pick and selected one of their primary targets, right-hand centre Braeden Cootes.

Mikael Granlund News / Breakaway on SI / June 30

Canucks Linked to Stars' Top Free Agent

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to bounce back into the playoff picture this upcoming season after a turbulent 2024-25. To help in their hunt for success, the Canucks have their sights set on one of the top players possibly hitting the free agent market.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 30

Get to know all 16 camp invitees at Canucks’ Development Camp

The draft has come and gone, and now the development begins. Just two (or three) days after being selected, six newly minted members of the Vancouver Canucks will attend Development Camp at UBC this week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 30

Canucks qualify Woo and Tolopilo; allow McWard, Nielsen, Glover, and Felton to hit free agency

The Vancouver Canucks have extended qualifying offers to defenceman Jett Woo and goaltender Nikita Tolopilo. General manager Patrik Allvin announced on Monday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 30

Dhaliwal: Canucks working on deals for Bains, Sasson, and Räty

On the eve of NHL free agency, the Vancouver Canucks look to be closing in on getting a few of their AHL standouts with extended. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, the Canucks are working on a two-year deal with restricted free agent forward Arshdeep Bains.

Max Sasson News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Canucks sign Max Sasson to one-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Max Sasson to a one-year contract extension with an AAV of $775,000. Sasson made his NHL debut with the Canucks this past season, putting up seven points in 29 games as a bottom-six forward.

Thatcher Demko News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Canucks expected to re-sign goaltender Thatcher Demko

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It’s crazy to think that just a year ago, the Vancouver Canucks had the enviable four-center punch of J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson, Elias Lindholm and Teddy Blueger.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 1

Evander Kane reportedly involved in altercation days after trade to Canucks

The Canucks' newest acquisition Evander Kane was reportedly jumped in Vancouver Monday night and he needed medical attention but appears to be doing fine, further adding to his haunted past.

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