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The Vancouver Canucks entered last season with high expectations following a strong 2023-24 season. However, Vancouver regressed a ton and ended up missing the playoffs entirely.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

What Happened to the Canucks 'Whatever It Takes' for Centre Depth?

Heading into the offseason, the Vancouver Canucks were clear about their priorities. Management knew they needed help down the middle. After last year’s playoff exit, both Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford suggested the club would do “whatever it takes” to land a legitimate second-line centre.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 4

How much pressure should general manager Patrik Allvin be under as new Canucks season begins?

When Patrik Allvin was installed as General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks in January 2022, he inherited a team with elite depth at centre and a defence corps that was in shambles.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / August 31

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin Provides Update on Search for Second-Line Center to Support Elias Pettersson

Filip Chytil was a huge pickup for the Canucks in a deal with the Rangers last season, and now Patrik Allvin expressed confidence he can take over the 2C role.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 24

8 centres with upside the Canucks could look to pluck from preseason waivers

It’s getting to be late in July, and the Vancouver Canucks are still, by all reports, looking to add to their forward corps. Specifically, GM Patrik Allvin and Co.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 18

Vancouver Canucks Fans Furious After GM Patrik Allvin Makes Two Shocking Trades

Fans of the Canucks are not happy one bit with the two most recent trades of Arturs Silovs and Dakota Joshua, as Vancouver has only received fourth-round picks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / July 11

Vancouver Canucks Sign Championship-Winning Goaltender to a Three-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks have officially signed goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team recently announced. The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club and GM Patrik Allvin announced late on Thursday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

Which true top-six centres could the Canucks still trade for this offseason?

Can GM Patrik Allvin and Co. of the Vancouver Canucks turn the dog days of summer into the dogged days of summer? Dogged, as in ‘the dogged pursuit of badly-needed centre depth for their NHL franchise’?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 11

Canucks sign goaltender Aleksei Medvedev to three-year entry-level contract

Just a day after signing 15th overall pick Braeden Cootes, the Vancouver Canucks have signed another one of their selections from the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 7

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin talks free agency, Silovs’ future, and more

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin joined John Shannon and Landon Ferraro on the 100% Canucks Podcast this week, offering candid insight into the club’s offseason decisions, the future of key players, and his outlook heading into 2024–25.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 4

How the new rumoured AHL paper transaction rules favour teams like the Canucks

Remember how Patrik Allvin and company were sending down and calling up players like there was no tomorrow? That kind of thing seems to be coming to an end.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 2

Brock Boeser details last minute call from Patrik Allvin that kept him with the Canucks

It almost seemed like a guarantee that Brock Boeser’s Vancouver Canucks tenure had come to a close. Even he thought it had. But as we say in the business, one phone call can change everything.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 1

Patrik Allvin talks Canucks’ work in NHL free agency, centre depth, and more

It appears that the Vancouver Canucks‘ work on day one of free agency is finished. In total, the Canucks signed two contract extensions with Conor Garland and Thatcher Demko, and managed to pull off a Brock Boeser re-signing at the 11th hour.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 28

Canucks’ Allvin on draft pick Braeden Cootes: ‘He’s an impressive young man’

Shortly after selecting Braeden Cootes with the 15th overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin met with assembled media at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / June 5

Vancouver Canucks Officially Hire Three New Assistant Coaches

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin has made the official announcement today of the three assistant coaches that will join Vancouver for the upcoming season. The Vancouver Canucks are rounding out their roster of coaches under newly appointed head coach Adam Foote.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / May 23

Vancouver Canucks Sign Free-Agent Forward to a Two-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks announced that the team has signed free agent forward Anri Ravinskis to a two-year, entry-level contract worth $1.75 million. The Vancouver Canucks are pleased to announce that General Manager Patrik Allvin has signed forward Anri Ravinskis to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 22

Canucks sign Anri Ravinskis to two-year, entry-level contract

A young and promising winger has inked his first NHL contract. On Thursday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced the team had signed forward Anri Ravinskis to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Canucks sign Anri Ravinskis to two-year, entry-level contract

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin has announced that the team has signed winger Anri Ravinskis to a two-year, entry-level contract with an $872,500 cap hit.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / May 19

Any Patrik Allvin Plan Will Be Complicated

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin has a plan for the 2025-26 season. We think. President of hockey operations Jim Rutherford says so anyway.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / March 18

Insider: Brock Boeser will walk away from Canucks

Insider suggests Brock Boeser will walk away from Vancouver Canucks after Patrik Allvin fallout

An NHL insider believes that pending UFA Brock Boeser could leave the Vancouver Canucks, even if it's just for a slightly higher salary.

NHL insider makes strong prediction about Rick Tocchet's future as head coach of Vancouver Canucks

Former Vancouver Canuck appears to already be in doghouse with New York Rangers

Logan Mailloux sends clear message to Kent Hughes and Canadiens after being mentioned in trade rumors

Former Vancouver Canuck appears to already be in doghouse with New York Rangers

NHL power rankings: No. 1 Jets hold steady, but who's soaring behind them?

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Marcus Pettersson will be part of Canucks' future after signing massive extension

The Canucks wasted little time getting pen to paper on a deal with one of their new acquisitions.

Insider reveals Canucks' immediate trade plans for Elias Pettersson

Reporter hints at why J.T. Miller took a leave of absence earlier this season

Maple Leafs forward has emerged as top trade asset for Brad Treliving

NHL insider finally uncovers truth behind Mitch Marner's absence

Wild star to appeal 10-game suspension

Alex Ovechkin's hot streak has him on pace to make history this season

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / January 26

Canucks GM announces roster move after win over Capitals

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announces roster move following win over Capitals

It'll likely be a little while before we see Mark Friedman back in the National Hockey League as the Canucks will want him playing top-four minutes down in Abbotsford.

Canucks still receiving interest in Elias Pettersson

Sabres Showing Interest in Canucks’ Forward Elias Pettersson

Could the Vancouver Canucks Let Brock Boeser Walk After the Season?

Quinn Hughes sparks Canucks into battle vs. Blues

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / December 11