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You know by now that Braeden Cootes, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, and Victor Mancini all had terrific preseasons for the Vancouver Canucks. You also know that Quinn Hughes looks like he’s in midseason form in the first week of October.

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Scenes from practice: Cootes slides to 3C, Räty to the wing as Canucks skate at UBC

There was plenty of line-up movement as the Vancouver Canucks practiced at UBC on Thursday morning. There may have been more than a few clues about what the team is thinking as it moves towards Monday’s 2pm PT deadline to set its season opening roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 2

Canucks: How are the 14 players drafted ahead of Braeden Cootes doing in their NHL preseasons?

All the talk around the Vancouver Canucks this training camp and preseason has been the standout performance from 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 1

Braeden Cootes wasn’t supposed to make the Canucks’ NHL roster, but he just might

Braeden Cootes has been having a preseason to remember, and on Sunday, his family got to witness his progress against some childhood heroes. After the

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Canucks Stock Market: Cootes, Lekkerimaki, Kravtsov & More

Welcome to the latest edition of the Vancouver Canucks Stock Market, a series dedicated to analyzing the recent performance of all things related to the Canucks, including players, coaches, management, prospects, and more.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Braeden Cootes Is Forcing His Way Into the Canucks’ Future

Every now and then, a young player shows up at camp and makes people stop what they’re doing. Not because he’s flashy, not because he’s already a finished product, but because you can see something in him.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

Canucks cut 17 players from preseason roster; Cootes, Lekkerimäki remain

Shortly after it was reported that four Vancouver Canucks hit the NHL waiver wire – Joe LaBate, Mackenzie MacEachern, Jimmy Schuldt and Jiri Patera – the

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 29

The Statsies: O’Connor-Cootes-Sherwood line lights it up in Canucks’ loss against McDavid and the Oilers

Juuuuuust a little short. The Vancouver Canucks‘ third-period rally wasn’t quite enough as they dropped a 4-3 decision to the Edmonton Oilers. But considering

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 27

Scenes from practice: Cootes & Lekkerimäki among Canucks game group expected on Sunday vs. Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks were back at work Saturday morning at Rogers Arena just hours after beating the Seattle Kraken there 4-2 on Friday night. As they have all week, the Canucks skated in two groups with the initial session featuring what is likely to be the team’s lineup for Sunday’s game in Edmonton.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Braeden Cootes Should Not Be on the Canucks’ Roster Permanently

Vancouver Canucks first-round pick from this past draft, Braeden Cootes, has impressed many throughout the organization during training camp and preseason.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 27

The Statsies: Cootes and PP1 help Canucks surge past AHL-heavy Kraken

First preseason win at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks topped the Seattle Kraken by a 4-2 scoreline last night. It was the inverse of the first preseason game, where the Canucks were icing a more NHL-experienced roster against the Seattle Kraken’s more AHL/bubble-heavy lineup.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 27

Cootes line shines as Canucks beat Kraken 4-2

This game got started with some fireworks after Filip Hronek made a great read to step up and give the Canucks numbers in the Kraken zone, only to give the puck away right after.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 26

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Cootes to play first home game for Canucks vs. Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks are dressing many of their stars for tonight’s preseason game against Seattle at Rogers Arena. Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Jake DeBrusk and Evander Kane will all be in the lineup.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 25

Barring injury, there just isn’t much need for a Braeden Cootes audition with the Canucks this year

If Braeden Cootes keeps this up, he’s going to earn a chiropractic license, the way he’s turning heads at Vancouver Canucks Camp 2025. Plenty of players have been putting in impressive preseason performances thus far, but none have made as large of an impression as Cootes, the 18-year-old drafted at 15th overall in this most recent draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 23

Patrik Allvin weighs in on Braeden Cootes, Canucks’ recent signings, and more

The NHL season might be less than a week old, but Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin already had a lot to say when he met with reporters on Tuesday.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 23

Analyzing Victor Mancini’s path to cracking the Canucks’ NHL roster following strong preseason debut

Victor Mancini knows the uphill battle he has in front of him to crack the Vancouver Canucks‘ opening night roster. On Sunday, he showed why he might just be capable of climbing it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 22

Adam Foote gives thoughts on Cootes, Mancini, and more after Canucks’ loss to Kraken

Adam Foote’s first game as Vancouver Canucks head coach is in the books! And because it was a loss, we’re here to remind you it doesn’t count and that Foote still has a perfect coaching record.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 22

The Statsies: A first look at Cootes, Tolopilo shines, and Klimovich’s audition

Canucks hockey is so back. The Vancouver Canucks fell against the Seattle Kraken by a 5-3 scoreline away from home to open their preseason. Featuring a very young Canucks team against a pretty NHL-heavy Kraken squad, the result was to be somewhat expected, and honestly not even the worst.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / August 4

Vancouver Canucks Top Prospect Braeden Cootes Injured at World Junior Summer Showcase

Vancouver Canucks top prospect Braeden Cootes has been injured during the World Junior Summer Showcase, which was revealed by Team Canada coach Dale Hunter.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 27

Two Vancouver Canucks Prospects Invited To Prestigious Summer Hockey Tournament

The Vancouver Canucks have an interesting prospect group, and now Braeden Cootes and Wilson Bjorck are invited to a top NHL Summer Showcase. Braeden Cootes was a top pick of the Vancouver Canucks in the 2025 NHL Draft, and quickly he's become a fan favourite, with the team inking him to a three-year Entry Level Deal shortly after being drafted.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Canucks Sign Braeden Cootes to 3-Year Entry-Level Contract

On Wednesday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they have signed Braeden Cootes to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). The 18-year-old center was drafted 15th overall by the Canucks in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Canucks sign 2025 first-round pick Braeden Cootes to three-year ELC

The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with 2025 first-round draft pick Braeden Cootes, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Canucks sign first-round pick to entry-level contract

The Vancouver Canucks have signed centerman Braeden Cootes to a three-year, $2.93M entry-level contract. Cootes was recently selected 15th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Grading Canucks’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft has concluded, and fans will now pour over their draft class to see who may emerge as the next star. One team in search of a star player was the Vancouver Canucks.