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On YouTubeVancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 2
Canucks News & Rumours: Reichel, Kampf, Edler, Cootes & Patterson
The Vancouver Canucks are having a tough season. One positive sign, however, is that defenseman Elias Pettersson seems to have emerged from last season’s funk.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 17
Vancouver Canucks reportedly not looking to rebuild
Iain MacIntyre of Sportsnet: Vancouver Canucks president of hockey ops, Jim Rutherford, said they aren’t interested in going through a rebuild, whether defenseman Quinn Hughes remains with the team long-term or not.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 6
Canucks Prospects Report: Willander, Cootes, Medvedev & More
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks Prospects Report, we will take a look at the latest from the Canucks’ last two first-round picks, Tom Willander and Braeden Cootes, who are both impressing in Vancouver and Seattle, respectively.
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Vancouver Canucks News / Sporting News / October 27
Why Canucks didn’t keep Braeden Cootes on NHL roster with WHL decision 
Vancouver did what many NHL teams do.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 16
Braeden Cootes speaks for first time since being sent down by Canucks
Just a few days after the Vancouver Canucks returned him to his WHL team, the Seattle Thunderbirds, Braeden Cootes appeared on Donnie & Dhali – The Team to discuss a variety of different topics.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 16
Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson Returns, Cootes Reassigned & Injury Updates
It’s been a bumpy opening stretch for the Vancouver Canucks — not disastrous, but unsettled. The team is still finding its rhythm, dealing with early injuries,
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 15
Does Braeden Cootes change anything about the Canucks’ pursuit of another centre?
Braeden Cootes has been returned to the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL following just three short games at the NHL level for the Vancouver Canucks. While there, the 18-year-old did not make an impact on the scoresheet.
Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Canucks reassign Braeden Cootes, will recall Max Sasson
So ends Cootes’ improbable run to the Canucks roster to start the 2025-26 campaign.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 14
Canucks assign Braeden Cootes to WHL; plan to recall Max Sasson from AHL Abbotsford
After a short stint in the NHL, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday that forward prospect Braeden Cootes has been assigned to his WHL team, the Seattle Thunderbirds.
Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
Canucks send prospect Braeden Cootes back to WHL
One of the top prospects in the NHL is heading back to the juniors. On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote revealed that forward Braeden Cootes has been reassigned to the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds.
Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / October 14
Canucks Reassign Braeden Cootes to WHL’s Seattle Thunderbirds
The Vancouver Canucks have reassigned 18-year-old forward Braeden Cootes to the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL after a brief but encouraging NHL stint to start the season.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 13
What is the threshold for Braeden Cootes to stay up with the Vancouver Canucks this season?
Braeden Cootes already beat the odds in cracking the Vancouver Canucks roster – very unexpectedly, we might add – as an 18-year-old fresh out of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 10
Foote impressed with play from Chytil, Cootes, Bains and more after first win as Canucks head coach
After a long-awaited break from Vancouver Canucks hockey, they didn’t disappoint fans on opening night in Rogers Arena. The Canucks got out to a 1-0 first period lead over the Calgary Flames after Kiefer Sherwood opened the scoring.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 9
Scenes from morning skate: Demko starts for Cootes’ NHL debut in Canucks season opener vs. Flames
The Vancouver Canucks open the 2025-26 National Hockey League season when they host the Calgary Flames (1-0) at Rogers Arena. Over their history, the Canucks are 28-19-3-4 in their 54 season openers and 19-10-3-3 in their first games on home ice.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 9
The historical context of Braeden Cootes making the Canucks’ opening night lineup
Of all the storylines surrounding the Vancouver Canucks, Braeden Cootes making the opening night lineup may be the most surprising. He was drafted less than four months ago.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 7
‘We owe it to Braeden’: Canucks GM Allvin on Cootes cracking NHL roster
It’s a day after the NHL roster deadline, and the 18-year-old Braeden Cootes is still on the Vancouver Canucks roster. On Tuesday, Cootes skated in between Evander Kane and Jonathan Lekkerimäki at Canucks practice.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
Vancouver Canucks 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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