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Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Jake DeBrusk

Jake DeBrusk’s time with Vancouver hasn’t quite gone as planned. He hasn’t been quite as impactful as they were hoping for and the Canucks haven’t been as competitive as he was hoping for. With that in mind, he has been a speculative trade candidate going back to before the trade deadline in March.

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Richard Seeley brings a wealth of experience and success to Abbotsford Canucks GM job

In hiring Richard Seeley as the newest assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks and the man who will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Abbotsford Canucks, Ryan Johnson surely saw some of himself.

Jack Thompson News / Daily Faceoff / June 12

Canucks sign Jack Thompson to one-year contract

The Vancouver Canucks may be at the beginning of a new regime under general manager Ryan Johnson, but they’re showing that they’re willing to reinvest in pieces acquired by the old regime.

Jack Thompson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

Canucks Sign Jack Thompson To One-Year Contract

The Vancouver Canucks are retaining some of their defensive depth for next season. According to a team announcement, the Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Jack Thompson to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

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How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 12

Canucks extend D Jack Thompson to one-year, two-way contract

After locking up Ilya Safonov earlier this month, Ryan Johnson has made his second signing as Vancouver Canucks general manager. On Friday afternoon, Johnson announced the Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Jack Thompson on a one-year, two-way contract.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Curtis Douglas News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Canucks News & Rumours: Douglas, Seeley & an Increased Player Development Focus

There are two very different conversations happening around the Vancouver Canucks right now, but they both point toward the same underlying theme: identity.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 12

Canucks Linked to Brendan Gallagher—But It Hinges on Trading a 20-Goal Forward

TSN’s Farhan Lalji is under the impression that the Vancouver Canucks have a real interest in trading for veteran forward Brendan Gallagher. They like the idea of bringing in a leader and locker room presence with one year left on his contract at a manageable cap hit.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 12

Why haven’t the Canucks re-signed Curtis Douglas yet?

Curtis Douglas made a quick impression after arriving in Vancouver. Claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning in March, the 6-foot-9 forward gave the Vancouver Canucks something they had been missing for much of last season: size, snarl and a willingness to make opponents answer physically.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Canucks name Richard Seeley as assistant general manager

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced Thursday evening that the organization has named Richard Seeley as general manager of the Abbotsford Canucks and assistant general manager of Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11

Canucks Hire Richard Seeley As Assistant General Manager

This evening the Vancouver Canucks shared that Richard Seeley has been named Assistant General Manager of the team as well as General Manager of the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Canucks hire Richard Seeley as AGM of Vancouver and GM of Abbotsford

Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson has now filled his former role in the organization. On Thursday evening, Johnson announced the hire of Richard Seeley as General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks, and Assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Jake DeBrusk to the Senators Seems Like a Perfect Move

Jake DeBrusk to the Ottawa Senators actually makes a ton of sense. And that’s not just because he’s been popping goals for the Vancouver Canucks even when the rest of that team hasn’t.

Elias Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / June 11

Elias Pettersson Is the First Question the Canucks Can’t Duck

One question still exists for the Vancouver Canucks to answer. What should they do with the elder Elias Pettersson? He’s one of the bigger issues facing new GM Ryan Johnson.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, DeBrusk & Draft Roster Reshape

The Vancouver Canucks are in a slow period of evaluation, trying to imagine what a reshaped roster might eventually look like. The team isn’t inactive, but it is operating in a space where certainty is scarce.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Patrik Allvin raves about Kraken’s practice facility

It seems that even when someone moves on, the conversation about the Vancouver Canucks‘ practice facility – or, better yet, the lack thereof – persists.

Manny Malhotra News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Next move Canucks must make after hiring Manny Malhotra as head coach

After what was truly a miserable 2025-26 NHL campaign, the Vancouver Canucks made multiple changes at their executive leadership positions, starting with the termination of general manager Patrik Allvin.

Jake Debrusk News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Desperate Playoff Team Out East Pushing For Jake DeBrusk Trade

Trade chatter is beginning to build around Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk, and the Ottawa Senators appear to be among the teams keeping a close eye on the situation.

Patrik Allvin News / Canucksarmy / June 11

Kraken hire ex-Canucks GM Patrik Allvin as assistant GM

It did not take long for former Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin to find his next job as an NHL executive. On Thursday morning, the Seattle Kraken announced they have hired Patrik Allvin as an assistant general manager.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 11

5 high-upside players the Canucks could target with pick 24 at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Vancouver Canucks enter the 2026 NHL Draft with a top-three selection, and with it comes a level of certainty that simply doesn’t exist later in that same round.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Elias Pettersson linked to 2 more teams by Canucks reporter

The Vancouver Canucks finished in dead last in the NHL last season, forcing a coaching change. With former AHL head coach Manny Malhotra in charge and Quinn Hughes out the door, more trades could be coming.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra, Räty, Cootes & the Two Petterssons

The Vancouver Canucks are at a point in the offseason when things are clearly moving, but nothing has fully snapped into place. There’s a new head coach in Manny Malhotra as changes in the front office structure continue to trickle in, and the organization is still reshaping itself after a fairly significant reset in both philosophy and personnel.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 6