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Canucks sign defenceman to one-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks signed defenceman Jack Thompson to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season, general manager Ryan Johnson announced on Friday.

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The Canucks couldn’t ask for more goodwill about their rebuild than they have right now

Until it finally happened, there was always an open question of how the Vancouver fanbase would react to the Canucks entering into an actual, official, self-declared rebuild.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Canucks Have 3 Trade Partners to Acquire Another 1st Round Pick in 2026

The Vancouver Canucks are in the process of rebuilding their organization. It started with the hiring of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as co-presidents, then Ryan Johnson as general manager (GM).

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

5 high-floor prospects the Canucks could target with pick 24 at the 2026 NHL Draft

Every fan loves the idea of landing the next star late in the first round. And we already covered a few names that could fit that bill in and around the 24th overall pick.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Canucks News & Rumours: Thompson, Safonov, Pettersson, Hronek, DeBrusk & Karlsson

This past week, the Vancouver Canucks made a couple of quiet depth signings. They might not move the needle in July, but they tend to matter more in November when injuries start stacking up.

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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.

Elias Pettersson News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Which teams could take on the Elias Pettersson reclamation project?

Elias Pettersson’s future with the Vancouver Canucks appeared secured when he signed an eight-year, $92.8 million contract, which began in the 2024-25 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Canucks went outside the organization for key development roles | Wagner’s Weekly

The Vancouver Canucks have done plenty of promoting from within to overhaul their hockey operations and coaching staff. Their new co-presidents of hockey operations, Daniel and Henrik Sedin, have been part of the Canucks’ staff for five seasons, along with their 17 seasons as players.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / June 14

3 Traps the Canucks Must Avoid in Their Rebuild

The Vancouver Canucks are in that familiar NHL space where the direction looks simple on paper, but the execution is anything but. Get younger, get cheaper, stay competitive enough to keep the core engaged.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 13

Canucks: 10 top BC-born prospects available in the 2026 NHL Draft

In recent years, there’s been plenty of talk about the Vancouver Canucks needing to acquire more Canadian players, and yes, more players born in British Columbia.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 13

What the Canucks can learn from how the two Stanley Cup finalists built their teams

Come every June, when the Stanley Cup final matchup is set, teams around the league will look at the road the two finalists took to get hockey’s greatest challenge.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Canucks News & Rumours: Demko, Hronek, Blueger, Boeser, DeBrusk & Pettersson

The Vancouver Canucks rebuild is more complicated than it seems on paper. The direction is obvious enough: get younger, get cheaper, and let time do the heavy lifting.

Jake Debrusk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 12

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.

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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.

Jack Thompson 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.

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.

Curtis Douglas 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.