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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Canucks News & Rumours: Bains, Buium & Can the Kids Change the Team?

One of the more interesting storylines heading into the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2026-27 season is that the organization may finally have something every team wants: young players pushing established players for jobs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 4

Arshdeep Bains’ agent expected to join Canucks’ front office: report

A few days after Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson appointed Manny Malhotra as the 23rd head coach in franchise history, it appears he has added another body to their front office staff.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Canucks News & Rumours: Chytil, Dervin, Bains & What’s Next?

Some weeks around the Vancouver Canucks feel like a snapshot of the entire organization in miniature — a little bit of bad luck, a little bit of promise, and a reminder that their depth chart is always a living, moving thing.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / February 21

3 Reasons Arshdeep Bains Is Ready for the Canucks Roster

There’s something satisfying about watching a player who’s been sent down to the minors refuse to miss a beat, and that’s exactly what Arshdeep Bains has been doing with the American Hockey League (AHL) Abbotsford Canucks (the AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks).

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21

Canucks Activate Teddy Blueger, Reassign Arshdeep Bains

Set to host Washington tonight, the Vancouver Canucks announced that Arshdeep Bains has been reassigned to AHL Abbotsford. The transaction aligns with

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 21

Canucks assign forward Arshdeep Bains to AHL Abbotsford

On Wednesday, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that forward Arshdeep Bains has been assigned to the AHL Abbotsford. And per Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, Bains will suit up for Abbotsford tonight as they host the Laval Rocket.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 18

The Statsies: Arshdeep Bains leads Canucks in xGF% in shutout loss to Oilers

That was a game. The Vancouver Canucks stunk up Rogers Arena with their 6-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The stats to this game weren’t bad; they actually suggested a far more even contest than what the scoreline ended up being.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Canucks Place Marco Rossi On IR, Recall Arshdeep Bains

The Canucks announced they’ve placed center Marco Rossi on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 30. His roster spot is going to winger Arshdeep Bains, who’s been recalled from AHL Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 2

Canucks roster moves: Marco Rossi hits injured reserve, Bains recalled from AHL Abbotsford

Some roster movement by the Vancouver Canucks, thanks to some recent injuries. On Friday, the club announced that forward Marco Rossi has been placed on injured reserve.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Mueller and Bains Are Turning Heads in the Canucks System

For Vancouver Canucks fans, the pipeline is rarely a straight line. A player can shine in junior or the American Hockey League (AHL) and then struggle to find a footing in the NHL.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 17

Canucks’ Arshdeep Bains clears waivers, assigned to AHL Abbotsford

Vancouver Canucks forward Arshdeep Bains cleared NHL waivers and will report to AHL Abbotsford. Bains served as a healthy scratch for Sunday morning’s matinee against the New Jersey Devils.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16

Canucks Place Arshdeep Bains On Waivers

The Canucks have waived forward Arshdeep Bains, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK and The Athletic. He’ll be reassigned to AHL Abbotsford tomorrow if he clears.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 16

Canucks place Arshdeep Bains on waivers

Ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the New York Rangers, the Vancouver Canucks placed forward Arshdeep Bains on waivers. Bains, 24, made the team out of training camp and started in the top six, skating on the left wing on a line with Filip Chytil and Conor Garland.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 16

Canucks place Arshdeep Bains on waivers

The Vancouver Canucks are at risk of losing one of their local talents, placing Surrey, BC’s Arsheep Bains on waivers on Tuesday afternoon, offering the

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 12

The Statsies: Arshdeep Bains leads Canucks in xGF% in loss to Sabres

This is fantastic, isn’t it? The Vancouver Canucks lost 3-2 to the Buffalo Sabres last night. It wasn’t for a lack of trying, as once more, the Canucks did actually put a decent statistical effort on paper.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 26

Scenes from morning skate: Tolopilo starts, Bains returns to lineup for Canucks vs. Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks (9-12-2) are out to snap a three-game losing streak as they face off against the Anaheim Ducks (14-7-2) at Honda Center. It’s the start of a four-game road trip that will also take them to San Jose, Los Angeles and Colorado.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 14

Quinn Hughes out for Canucks vs. Hurricanes; MacEachern comes in for Bains

The injury-riddled Vancouver Canucks will be without their captain tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes. After missing Thursday’s practice in Carolina, Quinn Hughes was back on the ice for morning skate at the Lenovo Center.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 18

Arshdeep Bains has been one of the Canucks’ most consistent contributors through first five games

Despite winning the Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks last season – and putting up 24 points in 24 AHL postseason games along the way to victory – Arshdeep Bains still had a battle on his hands to make the Vancouver Canucks’ roster this season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 14

The Statsies: Arshdeep Bains leads the Canucks in xGF% in loss to Blues

Oh boy. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 5-2 decision to the St. Louis Blues in miserable fashion. For two periods, the team looked lifeless, unable to do much of anything.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / November 14, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks Send Clear Message to Arshdeep Bains with Recent Roster Moves

It appears that Vancouver Canucks forward prospect Arshdeep Bains will be remaining down in the American Hockey League with Abbotsford, at least in the short term after the team announced some roster moves this morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / November 12, 2024

Vancouver Canucks Announce Roster Move Involving Forward Arshdeep Bains

Vancouver's six-game homestand continues on Tuesday night as they welcome another Western Canadian club, the Calgary Flames, to Rogers Arena. On Saturday night, the Vancouver Canucks were forced to go with 11 forwards and seven defencemen against the Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 27, 2024

Canucks send Bains and Brännström to AHL again: here’s why

You have to assume that Saturday night was one of the greatest nights of Arshdeep Bains’ life. Certainly, of his hockey career. The Surrey-born 23-year-old scored his first NHL goal, and he did it on home ice with a goal that would prove the game-winner in a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5, 2024

Canucks to Make Big Decision on Future of Arshdeep Bains

Arshdeep Bains is doing everything he can to earn a spot on the Vancouver Canucks’ opening night roster. After scoring a goal and an assist in a standout performance against the Edmonton Oilers, the 22-year-old winger has put himself in the conversation for a spot with the club when the 2024-25 season begins.