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Canucks fans react to drafting Caleb Malhotra third overall
It’s official: Caleb Malhotra is a Vancouver Canuck. On Friday, the Canucks used their third overall pick at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft to select the Brantford Bulldogs centreman. Malhotra is also the son of new Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra. It’s no doubt a thrilling night for Malhotra, his father, and all of…
Canucks select centre Caleb Malhotra third overall at 2026 NHL Draft
The Vancouver Canucks have selected centre Caleb Malhotra with the third overall pick of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Malhotra, the son of new Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra, put up 84 points through 67 regular-season games with the OHL’s Brantford Bulldogs, before adding 26 points through 15 playoff games. Here is what we wrote…
Vancouver Canucks 2026 NHL Draft first round live blog: Order of picks, instant analysis, and more
Welcome to our live blog of the first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft! Throughout the evening, we will be bringing you live updates, breakdowns of each pick, and much more throughout the night. And since this is CanucksArmy, we will also be providing you with analysis of what some of the picks mean for the…
Vancouver Canucks 2026 NHL Draft primer
We made it, Vancouver Canucks fans. We are mere hours away from the 2026 NHL Draft, where we’ll see the Canucks select twice in the first round (third and 24th overall) for the first time since the 2014 NHL Draft. While those selections, Jake Virtanen and Jared McCann, did not provide much in terms…
With NHL trade market hot leading into draft and free agency, Canucks’ front office faces its first real test
Analyzing the winners and losers of NHL trades is a tale as old as time. As soon as any kind of transaction is announced, it usually only takes a matter of minutes for a fan to reply on social media with the classic phrase “fleeced,” which starts endless debates online about the value of the…
Kraken and Blues make big offers to Jason Robertson, and he reportedly declined them both
Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! At some point, you’ve got to feel a bit bad for the Seattle Kraken. Not long ago, they threw big money at Artemi Panarin, reportedly four years…
Using past scoring profiles to find comparables for top prospects in 2026 NHL Draft
The day has come, Vancouver Canucks fans. We’ve finally reached draft day for the 2026 NHL Draft. With that, we’re finally going to see who the next crop of prospects will be that will hopefully play a major role in the next best Canucks team. There is a consensus top-two in this draft – Gavin…
Canucks to hire AHL coach of the year Ryan Mougenel as NHL assistant coach: report
Manny Malhotra appears to have found one of the assistants who will help him run the Vancouver Canucks‘ bench. According to a report from NHL Insider Frank Seravalli late Thursday afternoon, the Canucks are in the process of naming Providence Bruins head coach and recipient of the Luis AR Pieri Memorial Award as the AHL’s…
Canucks’ Johnson says he won’t ask veterans to waive trade protection until he has deals in place
With plenty on his plate heading into the busiest week of the off-season, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson says he’s talking to just about everyone in the hockey world in the hours leading up to Friday’s first round of the National Hockey League draft. However, one group he apparently hasn’t spoken to is veteran…
6 notes from Ryan Johnson’s pre-draft media availability
We are one day away from the 2026 NHL Draft. Vancouver Canucks fans have been waiting for this event since the focus shifted from contending to building for the future. Ahead of the potential monumental day in Canucks history, new general manager Ryan Johnson met with the media to talk draft plans, updates on…
Ryan Johnson not ready to commit to Thatcher Demko being ready for Canucks training camp
Thatcher Demko has stuck around Vancouver this offseason as the Canucks’ goaltender recovers from hip surgery, which he underwent in January. Demko shared a positive update via social media on Wednesday, posting that he was back on the ice for the first time since his surgery. On Wednesday, Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson met with…
Wild owner Craig Leipold says Quinn Hughes will re-sign in Minnesota
Former Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes may not hit the market next summer after all. On Thursday, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold shared that the team will re-sign Quinn Hughes and is working towards a long-term deal. However, they’re currently figuring out how long Hughes is willing to commit to. “First of all, Quinn…
6 high-floor prospects for the Canucks to target in the second round of 2026 NHL Draft
Every NHL Draft features prospects who generate excitement because of what they might become. But then there are the others who generate interest because of what they already are. While upside swings often dominate conversations, successful organizations also understand the value of players with clearly projectable NHL traits. They may not possess the flashiest…
WDYTT: Who was the Canucks’ best first round pick of all-time?
Welcome back to WDYTT, the only hockey column on the internet that can be read at all times. Speaking of all-time, this week’s 2026 NHL Entry Draft promises to be one of the most important events all-time for the Vancouver Canucks. But in terms of our weekly call-and-response column, it’s a little awkwardly timed….
Canadiens showing interest in Canucks’ DeBrusk: report
A team has emerged as a potential suitor for Vancouver Canucks forward Jake DeBrusk. According to RG’s Jimmy Murphy, the Montreal Canadiens have expressed interest in DeBrusk, sharing that this isn’t the first time the Canadiens have poked around the player: “The Canadiens have looked into DeBrusk this offseason and that’s not the first…
Canucks’ Thatcher Demko back on the ice for first time since January hip surgery
Some positive offseason news for the Vancouver Canucks. On his personal Instagram profile, Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko posted a picture of himself on the ice after a training session. It marked the first time Demko has skated since he underwent surgery this past January. Thatcher Demko on Instagram saying he is back on the…
What on earth is happening in the NHL trade market and how does it impact the Canucks?
A whole lot has happened in the National Hockey League in the last 24 hours. Here’s an extremely short recap: The Calgary Flames paid a king’s ransom for Simon Nemec. The Ottawa Senators gave up a dump truck full of draft picks (including ninth overall) to the San Jose Sharks for William Eklund. The…
Why the Canucks have no real reason to rush into the latest NHL trade frenzy
Look, we get it. Everyone experiences some level of FOMO, otherwise known as the Fear Of Missing Out. And when a day like Tuesday happens in the NHL, and your own favourite franchise doesn’t do anything, it’s only natural to feel that FOMO. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, will forever go down in the history…
The Sharks’ Eklund trade (probably) just killed the Canucks’ chances of drafting Ivar Stenberg
The NHL had a bit of a surprise Trade Deadline Day on Tuesday, with no less than four large-to-blockbuster trades happening one after another. The San Jose Sharks were not involved in the biggest deal of the day, but they were involved in the one that will probably have the most impact on the Vancouver…
Canucks: 6 NHL teams that might be interested in trading for Jake DeBrusk
On Monday, we broke down the fit between the Vancouver Canucks and the Ottawa Senators in a potential trade for forward Jake DeBrusk. Ottawa recently dealt their captain, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers for four draft picks, including two first-rounders in this Friday’s draft. Early indications are that the Senators did not want…
Sabres trading BC native Bowen Byram to the Blackhawks for package involving 4th overall
This might just be one of the wildest days for trades around the National Hockey League in recent memory. First, we saw the Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils, followed by the San Jose Sharks shipping William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators for the ninth overall pick in Friday’s draft….
At these prices, the Canucks have to be open to trading Filip Hronek
On today’s episode of Canucks Conversation, Harman Dayal and Tyson Cole discussed whether the Vancouver Canucks should be open to trading Filip Hronek as the market for top players continues to heat up around the NHL. The conversation came after a series of blockbuster trades around the league, including Brady Tkachuk being moved to…
NHL trade market stays hot as Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to Capitals
Brady Tkachuk and Mackie Samoskevich were the first dominoes to fall, and the NHL trade market hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down in the days since. On Tuesday, the Calgary Flames acquired Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils, sending a pair of first-round picks back to New Jersey. Shortly after, the Ottawa…
Canucks unveil RBC as new home jersey patch sponsor as part of multi-year agreement
The Vancouver Canucks are set to have a new patch on the front of their jerseys this season. A partnership built for the West Coast. Welcome to the Canucks family, @RBC. DETAILS | https://t.co/bE6MQzEp0q pic.twitter.com/3743aRZ0YV — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 23, 2026 On Tuesday, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE)…
NHL Notebook: Flames acquire Nemec for pair of first-round picks, Sharks trade Eklund to Senators
Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! The Canucks’ rivals at the bottom of the Pacific Division are making some interesting moves. Flames acquire Simon Nemec from Devils On Tuesday, the Calgary Flames…