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Canucks president Jim Rutherford discusses possibly trading away young goaltender

The Canucks seem to have a surplus of signed goalies all of a sudden, so President Jim Rutherford spoke to reporters and revealed who could be the one out.

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Rutherford talks Boeser extension, Canucks goaltending situation, centre depth, and more

Usually on July 2, upper management around the NHL is heavily engaged in boardrooms evaluating the remaining available free agents. But with just over $500,000 in cap space after re-signing Brock Boeser, there isn’t much wiggle room to go out there to continue to add through free agency.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 17

Canucks took NHL Draft prospect Braeden Cootes out for dinner, but will they actually draft him?

There are just a few days left before the calendar flips to the 2025-2026 NHL season. With only two possible games remaining on the schedule, the NHL draft is right around the corner.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 11

Canucks' trade target on brink of leaving Rangers in deal

Canucks' trade target on the brink of leaving New York Rangers in blockbuster deal

Are the Canucks letting another great player slip away?

Chris Kreider has meant a lot to the Rangers’ franchise

Six underachievers who could be the NHL's next Sam Bennett

Five NHL teams that should emulate wheeling-and-dealing Panthers

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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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.

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.

Montreal Canadiens could trade future Hall of Famer this offseason

Beloved recently retired NHLer Pat Maroon makes unexpected return to hockey world

Connor Bedard facing major criticism for refusing to play for Team Canada at World Championship

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / May 4

Jim Rutherford Opens Up About Where Things Went Wrong In Negotiations With Rick Tocchet

Rick Tocchet left the Vancouver Canucks this off-season, and now, Jim Rutherford has opened up on the process, revealing why the two sides couldn't make a deal.

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.

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.

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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.

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 / 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

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.

Some potential coaching candidates for Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins

Alex Ovechkin reveals why he purposely didn't break goals record vs. Blackhawks

Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov injury update

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More playoff appearances next five years: Flames or Canucks?

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1

No risk, no reward: Rangers, Canucks don't settle for status quo

In the risk-averse NHL, the Rangers and Canucks decided it was better to roll the dice than to accept their new normal as playoff outsiders.

Grading the trade: New York Rangers acquire J.T. Miller

Quinn Hughes makes his feelings known on Miller's blockbuster exit

Watch: Miller scores goal in first game back with Rangers

Stars acquire two players from Sharks

Nick Kypreos calls out what Maple Leafs' Craig Berube is doing wrong

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 877 vs. Jets with vintage shot

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 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 / January 19, 2024

Canucks offer contract update on president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford

The Canucks will announce their decision on president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford today.

Five Hart Trophy candidates at halfway point of NHL season

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The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

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

Kuzmenko’s Future with the Canucks: Now What?

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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.