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Vancouver Canucks News / Blade of Steel / May 17

Locker Room Divide Exposed: Rutherford Unleashes Shocking Truth About Miller-Pettersson Feud

The Elias Pettersson/J.T. Miller feud defined the Canucks 2024/25 season, and now President Jim Rutherford has lifted the lid on the entire situation.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 14

Jim Rutherford talks why he left Pittsburgh, the Canucks’ challenges, and more

In an extended conversation on Up Close with Stephen Brunt, Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford reflected on his early playing days, his unexpected transition into management, and the emotional and organizational challenges he’s faced throughout his decades-long career in hockey.

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NHL News / Blade of Steel / May 10

Quinn Hughes' future in Vancouver clear as insider drops bombshell

An insider dropped a bombshell that revealed clarity on Quinn Hughes' situation with the Vancouver Canucks.

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The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

NHL News / Blade of Steel / May 3

Jim Rutherford Reveals Shocking Truth Behind JT Miller Trade to the New York Rangers

J.T. Miller was in the middle of constant drama in Vancouver, and now President Jim Rutherford has revealed when he came to them to officially request a trade.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / May 3

Jim Rutherford's Surprising Feelings on Rick Tocchet Leaving Canucks Have Been Revealed

The Canucks recently lost their head coach Rick Tocchet, and reports coming out are revealing that President Jim Rutherford is absolutely devastated by this.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / May 3

Jim Rutherford Reveals Shocking Reason That Led to the JT Miller Trade

Canucks President Jim Rutherford revealed a shocking detail that led to JT Miller's trade, which is due to the player having requested a fresh start from the team.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Rutherford Hints at Trading Quinn Hughes Before Contract Ends

In a recent interview, Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Jim Rutherford said that if superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes isn’t extended before

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 2

Rutherford says Hughes told him his phone was dead on day of Tocchet’s departure

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford joined John Shannon on his podcast, 100% Hockey, with an update regarding Quinn Hughes following Rick Tocchet’s departure: “Yeah, and I didn’t even say hello to him when he called me back,” Rutherford laughed.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 2

Jim Rutherford pens end of season letter to Canucks fans

On Friday afternoon, Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford released a letter to the fans after what was a grueling season. The letter reads: With the close of another season, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your continued support.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / May 1

Rick Tocchet Didn’t Want to be One of the Highest-Paid Coaches With Canucks

Rick Dhaliwal: Steve Moutain, Rick Tocchet’s agent on the Vancouver Canucks offer to Tocchet: “They stepped up, made the decision hard, you can not say the Canucks did not extend themselves.” Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Canucks made Rick Tocchet a solid contract offer before he decided to move on.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

A full recap of Jim Rutherford’s press conference after Tocchet’s Canucks departure

Following the announcement of Rick Tocchet’s departure, Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met with the media. With such a pivotal decision that was made here and what the potential impact it will have on the Canucks, we thought we would give you the entire breakdown of the availability.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Jim Rutherford says Manny Malhotra will be on the shortlist to be the Canucks’ next coach

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after the news that Rick Tocchet will not return as the head coach.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Canucks president drops hint on where Sullivan might coach next

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

The great thing about Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is that he is more than happy to say whatever is on his mind. The filter between his brain and his mouth does not exist, and you always get the pure honesty when he speaks to the media.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Tocchet Reveals Reason for Leaving Canucks, Rutherford Talks Replacements

The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that head coach Rick Tocchet has decided not to return for the 2025-26 NHL season, ending a three-year run behind the bench.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 22

NHL not pursuing tampering charges against Canucks after Rutherford’s comments on Hughes brothers: report

Looks like Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford might have saved himself from himself for once. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, the NHL is not pursuing any charges of tampering against the Canucks following comments from Rutherford at Monday’s end of season press conference.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Canucks GM Jim Rutherford isn’t afraid to say what he believes

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Jim Rutherford, has never been worried to speak his mind through his tenure as an NHL executive. On

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / April 22

Canucks' Organization Crashing and Burning

I couldn't help but chuckle when the Vancouver Canucks' management duo shared that head coach Rick Tocchet's club option would not be exercised. Instead, Canucks' President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford stated the organization prefers to work out an extension.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Canucks irked by Rick Tocchet-Flyers rumors, complain to NHL

Canucks frustrated by Rick Tocchet-Flyers rumors, complain to NHL

The Canucks are pushing back against the growing narrative linking head coach Rick Tocchet to a potential move to the Flyers.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 29

Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford's Shocks with Latest Promise to Canucks Fans

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford doesn't believe that his comments will affect the team going forward as we get closer to the NHL's trade deadline, which is set for March 7th.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / December 15

'We need to add a couple of players' - Jim Rutherford Doesn't Think the Vancouver Canucks Are Contenders

We're just over 35% of the way through the Vancouver Canucks' season and it's been quite an up-and-down campaign to say the least and some additions need to be made.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / December 5

Vancouver Canucks make unexpected trade update leaving fans scratching their heads

The Vancouver Canucks are dealing with a significant injury on the blue line.

Explaining why the Canucks put Hronek on LTIR, and how it impacts their accruing of cap space

Canucks’ Filip Hronek out eight weeks after procedure on lower body injury

Canucks president emphatically shuts down multiple J.T. Miller narratives as rumors swirl

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Canucks president reveals team's stance on LTIR usage

They probably have some work to do in the coming weeks to achieve that objective for any prolonged amount of time.

Canucks eyeing veteran goaltender for potential tryout

Arturs Silovs and other Vancouver Canucks hit the ice ahead of training camp

Vancouver Canucks announce Clio as new official away jersey partner

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14, 2023

Canucks president Jim Rutherford addresses future with team

Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is in the final season of his contract with the club, a three-year deal he’d signed after being instated in a permanent role in December 2021.

‘We really thought he was coming back’: Jim Rutherford talks losing out on Ethan Bear

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 5, 2023

Fourty-two years ago, the Leafs acquired goaltender Jim Rutherford

It was 42 years ago yesterday the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Jim Rutherford from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Mark Kirton.