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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, while the Vancouver Canucks weigh an Elias Pettersson trade, might they be the preferred destination for Shane Wright? Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are weighing the…
On Tuesday, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler published his annual summer ranking of the top 100 drafted NHL prospects. In total, six Vancouver Canucks prospects appear on this year’s list, headlined by 2026 third-overall pick Caleb Malhotra. Wheeler ranked Malhotra eighth overall under Tier 2, writing: “A BU commit and the son of Vancouver Canucks head…
The Vancouver Canucks are at one of those interesting points where the decisions they make over the next year could shape the franchise’s direction for years to come. There are…
Braeden Cootes arrived at Vancouver Canucks Development Camp another year older and another year wiser. One of the “veterans” at camp in Abbotsford, the 19-year-old was quick to clarify that he’s “still a younger guy”, a laugh for both him and the local media. But it’s clear he has the mentality of a much…
Welcome to a mid-week edition of Around the NHL, where league activity continues to pick up across the board. During a summer where the Toronto Maple Leafs have revamped every level of the organization, the rest of the NHL are still making moves, with a few prominent free agents still on the board. Here’s the…
The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the National Hockey League a year ago, and while they added some good talent in a trade of superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, as well as in the 2026 NHL Draft, they’ve still got plenty of work to do before becoming competitive again.While they are likely to be […] The post Canucks Named as Preferred Destination of top Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY .
Brendan Gallagher’s seven-goal season makes it easy to view the Vancouver Canucks’ newest winger as a fading veteran whose best years are behind him. And that is probably true. But there are more elements to the scrappy winger’s game than just goals and points. Vancouver acquired the Delta, B.C. native from the Montreal Canadiens…
NHL teams are willing to take on big contracts as the salary cap rises rapidly. That should make center Elias Pettersson a trade candidate worth targeting from the Vancouver Canucks.
More pieces of the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2026-27 season are falling into place. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have named Ryan Mougenel, Jordan Smith, and Jason Krog Assistant Coaches, and Andrew Shaw as Assistant to the Video Coach. DETAILS | https://t.co/RpUAZCgp7t pic.twitter.com/857qvOGqen — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) July 10, 2026 Filling out…
There is probably no other player in the Vancouver Canucks organization with more question marks attached to them heading into the 2026-27 than Elias Pettersson. In fact, he’s got so many question marks attached to him, even Batman has started to get suspicious. Will be even still be here in October? What could the…
After trading players like Quinn Hughes, Kiefer Sherwood, Tyler Myers, and Conor Garland last season, the Vancouver Canucks have continued to trade players this offseason. Marcus Pettersson and Nils Hoglander are two notable players whom the Canucks have dealt this summer.With the Canucks rebuilding, it would not be surprising if we see more of their […] The post Canucks Trade Pitch Sends $50.75M Star Sniper to Devils appeared first on HEAVY .
There is an interesting balancing act happening with the Vancouver Canucks. The team is trying to remain competitive while ensuring their next wave of young players develops the right way.…
One of the major questions fans have after their team completes a draft is “Who are the players we drafted most like?” Fans can look at the stats, game tape,…
Welcome to another summer edition of the Monday Mailbag. Keep the questions coming throughout the offseason, and we’ll do our best to answer some of them on a weekly basis through the remainder of July and into August, too. The remaining weeks of the offseason will provide us all ample opportunity to assess what the…
The Los Angeles Kings have kicked the tires on Elias Pettersson, though nothing came of it. Per Farhan Lalji of TSN , speaking on Donnie and Dhali, the Kings called the Vancouver Canucks about their struggling center, but the conversation did not advance far. "There has been some conversation around Elias Pettersson. I do know that the Kings made a call and they kicked the tires," Lalji said. "It wasn't a formal offer, but I don't think what they were discussing providing back was necessaril...
It’s been an offseason of change for the Vancouver Canucks, who finished with the worst record of any club in the Western Conference last season and didn’t come anywhere close to a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.It’s going to be a monumental task ahead for new Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson, who was hired […] The post NHL Insider: Canucks Should Poach Away Elite Talent From Canadian Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
It took over a month, but the Vancouver Canucks now have a full coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. General manager (GM) Ryan Johnson announced on Friday (June 10) that…
As the Vancouver Canucks have shuffled their deck this summer and rearranged their front office and coaching staffs at both the National Hockey League and American Hockey League levels, it has resulted in several promotions from within. Daniel and Henrik Sedin have ascended to the top jobs of co-presidents of the organization, and Ryan Johnson…
The Vancouver Canucks have spent much of the offseason trying to figure out what comes next. The Quinn Hughes trade changed the look of the roster, but it also created…
Things may be quieting down for the summer across the NHL following the draft and free agency, but for players and prospects, the summer months are far from time off. Adam Novotný, the Vancouver Canucks’ second first-round draft pick this year, already has his eyes set on another year of rigorous development. Speaking at last…
Cam Neely is one of the most influential people in the Boston Bruins’ decision-making process today. However, it wasn’t so long ago that he was a member of the Vancouver…
The Vancouver Canucks have gone six months without a captain following the trade of Quinn Hughes, their longest such stint since Henrik Sedin retired. It’s yet to be determined whether the Canucks will name a new captain prior to the 2026-27 season. If not, it’ll be only the second captain-less season in franchise history, following…
Since kicking off their rebuild last season, the Vancouver Canucks have traded several of their players. This has carried over to this offseason, too, as they have traded defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Nils Hoglander.Yet, with the Canucks being in a full-on rebuild, it would be understandable if more of their players get traded before […] The post Canucks Trade Pitch Sends 28-Goal Sniper to Red Wings appeared first on HEAVY .
The Vancouver Canucks are being urged to make a move for arguably the Toronto Maple Leafs' top young star. The post Canucks Urged to Pull off Trade for Maple Leafs’ Rising $46 Million Young Star appeared first on HEAVY .
After it was reported earlier this month that 22-year-old Seattle Kraken centreman Shane Wright is available on the trade market, the 2022 fourth-overall pick has become a name to watch this summer. With the Vancouver Canucks heading into a rebuild, 22-year-olds like Wright are the kind of players that should intrigue the organization. On Thursday, Donnie…