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Canucks Have the Makings of an Elite Top-4 With Buium, Willander & Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks no longer have one of the best defencemen in the NHL patrolling their blue line. While that would usually spell doom for most teams, the Canucks appear set to weather that storm with their solid stable of young defencemen now led by 20-year-olds Zeev Buium and Tom Willander.

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Canucks reassign Kirill Kudryavtsev

According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have assigned defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev to the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. Vancouver did not make a corresponding roster move.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Canucks recall Kirill Kudryavtsev, assign Joseph LaBate

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled defenseman Kirill Kudryavtsev and assigned forward Joseph LaBate. The move once again shifts around roles near the bottom of the Canucks’ lineup, as they try to bear through seven different injuries.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 26

Canucks recall D Kirill Kudryavtsev from AHL Abbotsford, reassign Joe LaBate

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Sunday morning that the club has assigned forward Joseph LaBate to AHL Abbotsford and recalled defenceman Kirill Kudryavtsev.

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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.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 25

CA’s top 20 Canucks summer prospect rankings: #5 Kirill Kudryavtsev

We are back with the 2025 summer edition of our CanucksArmy top 20 Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings. Today, we present to you our 5th-ranked player in the system, a seventh-round gem who’s accelerated up the Vancouver depth chart at warp speed.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 10

Abbotsford Canucks release 2025-2026 schedule

Your Calder Cup Champions Abbotsford Canucks have released their 2025-2026 schedule as they look to defend their title. Captain Chase Wouters and defenceman Kirill Kudryavtsev stared in the announcement video, shared on the Abby Canucks social channels: They later released the full schedule in calendar form, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 13

Kirill Kudryavtsev may be young, but he’s playing a major role in Abbotsford Canucks’ Calder Cup success

The Abbotsford Canucks have taken the American League by storm, and now sit just four wins away from etching their name on the Calder Cup. It’s a remarkable turnaround for a team that sat in the middle of the Pacific Division’s tight race at Christmas.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 14

Scenes from morning skate: Kudryavtsev and Tolopilo set to make NHL debuts for Canucks vs. Sharks

The Vancouver Canucks (37-29-14) play their penultimate game of the season when they welcome the San Jose Sharks (20-49-11) to Rogers Arena tonight. And

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 14

Canucks recall D Kirill Kudryavtsev from AHL Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks are getting a look at another one of their young players as the regular season winds down. On Monday morning, general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the club had recalled defenceman Kirill Kudryavtsev from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / March 28

Daniel Gee: Breaking down Kirill Kudryavtsev’s translation to Professional Hockey

When you look back at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, it’s easy to see the early returns for the Vancouver Canucks. Jonathan Lekkerimäki has grown leaps and bounds to become a more engaged and dangerous goal scorer who is flashing a separating ability to score while blending deception with the puck.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 6

Which Canucks prospects are untouchable ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline

With just hours remaining until the NHL trade deadline (noon PT on Friday, March 7, 2025), tension is palpable among Vancouver Canucks fans. To sell the farm or ride out the ship?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 19

CA’s top 20 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #4 Kirill Kudryavtsev

We are back with our 2025 mid-season edition of our CanucksArmy top 20 Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings. Now is probably a good time to set another reminder to review our rankings’ criteria (Honorable Mentions).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 30, 2024

Canucks prospect Kirill Kudryavtsev’s strong camp results in second preseason game against Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks are set to face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening in their fifth game of a six-game preseason slate. With opening night just over a week away, many expected a more veteran-laden lineup to form chemistry and test out potential line combinations.

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Rick Tocchet praises Canucks defence prospects Mynio and Kudryavtsev

If you include the 2024 Young Stars Classic, the Vancouver Canucks’ prospects have been showcasing themselves for nearly a week in Penticton, BC. However, over the last two days, that environment has included a wide range of talent, from their peer group to NHL stars.

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