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Could Filip Chytil convert to a top-six winger for the Canucks?

There are precious few guarantees in the world of sports. But we can very nearly guarantee that the forward corps of the Vancouver Canucks are going to look different in a couple weeks’ time.

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Canucks Predicted to Sign 2-Time All-Star to Bolster Roster

The Vancouver Canucks just barely missed the postseason this year, finishing the 2024-25 season in extreme disapointment. Vancouver entered the year with high expectations, but inconsistent play doomed them from the start.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 16

Canucks 2025 NHL free agency target: Jack Roslovic

When it comes to publishing these sorts of articles, you may have noticed that we’re putting out a lot more Trade Targets than Free Agency Targets. That’s not without reason.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 16

Canucks: Hughes, Blueger, Silovs named to preliminary Olympic rosters; Pettersson left off Sweden’s

A trio of Vancouver Canucks players have been named to their countries’ preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. On Monday morning, Team Latvia

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple Stanley Cup Playoff hat tricks' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / June 16

Stanley Cup Champion Could Be Up for Grabs as Canucks Eye Surprising Top-Six Forward

The Canucks have been rumored to have interest in top-six forward of the Penguins, Bryan Rust, and new rumors reveal he could be made available this offseason.

Derek Forbort News / Canucksarmy / June 15

Derek Forbort became the Canucks’ penalty killing wizard in 2024-2025: Year in Review

There was not much fanfare when the Vancouver Canucks announced that they had signed Derek Forbort to a one-year $1.5 million contract. His signing was overshadowed by big-ticket acquisition Jake DeBrusk, local boy Danton Heinen, and playoff pest Kiefer Sherwood.

Noah Juulsen News / Hockey Latest / June 15

Canucks Defenseman Not Allowed to Speak to Other Teams in Free Agency Due to Harsh Team Decision

The Vancouver Canucks reportedly denied defenseman Noah Juulsen's request to speak to other teams ahead of free agency, which begins this summer on July 1.

Juho Lammikko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Devils Sign Juho Lammikko

The Devils signed center Juho Lammikko to a one-way deal worth $800K, PuckPedia reports. He’ll look to win out a roster spot in training camp and avoid waivers and a subsequent assignment to AHL Utica, although the one-way deal stipulates that it won’t affect him financially if it happens.

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / June 15

Vancouver Canucks Block Defenseman From Speaking to Other Teams Ahead of Free Agency

The Vancouver Canucks need to make some big moves this summer, and now they've blocked a key blue liner from talking to other teams ahead of free agency.

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / June 14

Abbotsford Canucks Defeat Charlotte Checkers In Double-OT In AHL Finals Game One — 06/13/2025

Charlotte, N.C. — The American Hockey League has now reached the finals of the 2025 season, as the Charlotte Checkers and Abbotsford Canucks are looking for a Calder Cup.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Canucks’ draft options at 15th overall: Cole Reschny

We’re just under one month away from the NHL Entry Draft, where the Vancouver Canucks hold their first round pick for the first time since 2023. For how long?

Filip Chytil News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Filip Chytil’s skill overshadowed by his long term health: Canucks 2024-25 Year In Review

Filip Chytil’s Vancouver Canucks career has spanned a short – but eventful – 15 games. That’s what happens when you’re the key piece in a team-altering trade that sent JT Miller back to the New York Rangers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Charlotte Coach: Struggling special teams, not disallowed goal cost Checkers in Calder Cup Final Game 1 loss to Canucks

While he made it abundantly clear he didn’t agree with the overturned goal that looked momentarily like it had given his Charlotte Checkers a victory, head coach Geordie Kinnear wasn’t dwelling on that one call as the deciding factor in Friday’s eventful opener of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Final.

Noah Juulsen News / Canucksarmy / June 14

Canucks declined Noah Juulsen’s request to speak to other teams ahead of free agency: report

One Vancouver Canuck who looks to be exploring the free agent market might have been hindered in his efforts to look for a different home. During an appearance

Vancouver Canucks News / Blade of Steel / June 14

Crazy Scene as Referee Waives Off Goal Because Goalie Wasn't Ready

A crazy scene unfolded in the Calder Cup Finals as a goal from the Charlotte Checkers was waived off because Abbotsford's goaltender wasn't ready. The Charlotte Checkers believed that they had won Game 1 of the Calder Cup Finals against the Abbotsford Canucks, only to have the would-be GWG waived off for a crazy reason.

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The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

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The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Elias Pettersson News / Hockey Latest / June 13

What could convince Canucks to trade Elias Pettersson

NHL insider reveals the one factor that could convince the Vancouver Canucks to trade Elias Pettersson

Given his struggles over the last 12 months, there may not be many teams around the NHL willing to do that in a deal for him right now.

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The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Quinn Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Quinn Hughes’ Norris Snub: The Line Between Honest Opinion and Poor Voting

The NHL’s annual awards season often comes with controversy. Still, this year’s Norris Trophy voting (which Cale Makar won) triggered a particularly pointed conversation when NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joined Matt Marchese and Mike Futa on The FAN Hockey Show to discuss the odd Norris Trophy voting.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

3 Canucks Prospects That Have Stood Out on Road to Calder Cup Final

The Vancouver Canucks were eliminated from playoff contention a long time ago, but their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Abbotsford has made up for that disappointment with a berth in the Calder Cup Final for the first time in franchise history.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Canucks 2025 NHL Draft Target: Roger McQueen

While the Vancouver Canucks might end up trading their first round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, as of this writing, they still have it, so we will continue profiling prospects they should target on June 27 at the Peacock Theater.

Elias Pettersson News / Athlon Sports / June 12

NHL Insider Hints at Canucks' Decision on Elias Pettersson Before Key Deadline

The Vancouver Canucks are headed into a pivotal offseason after missing the playoffs and falling well short of expectations. But despite the internal drama and a steep drop in production from star Elias Pettersson, the franchise appears committed to keeping its franchise forward in place.