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Abby recap: Canucks split midweek set with Moose, host Silver Knights next The Abbotsford Canucks split a midweek series with the visiting Manitoba Moose earlier this week. Abbotsford now sits at 5-5-0 over its last ten games but continues to struggle in the Pacific Division standings (22-31-3-3).   With just 13 games remaining on the schedule, the Canucks find themselves 12 points behind seventh place and the…

Abby recap: Canucks split midweek set with Moose, host Silver Knights next

Adam Foote says ‘something feels different’ around the Canucks lately The Vancouver Canucks snapped their five-game home losing streak on Thursday with a 4-3 shootout win over the Nashville Predators. We haven’t been able to say this often, but it truly felt like the Canucks deserved to be on the right end of the result. They put together what Head Coach Adam Foote described as…

Adam Foote says ‘something feels different’ around the Canucks lately

It’s been a tale of three seasons in one for Canucks’ Boeser in 2025-26 It’s been a season that has played out in three acts for Brock Boeser.   Two years removed from a 40-goal campaign, the veteran Vancouver Canucks winger has had three distinct chapters to the 2025-26 season. In two of the three segments, Boeser has demonstrated his ability to score at a rate comparable to that…

It’s been a tale of three seasons in one for Canucks’ Boeser in 2025-26

Canucks acquire F Jayden Grubbe from Oilers in exchange for F Josh Bloom The Vancouver Canucks made a minor-league move post-NHL Trade Deadline.   General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Friday morning that the organization has acquired F Jayden Grubbe in exchange for F Josh Bloom. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have acquired F Jayden Grubbe from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for F…

Canucks acquire F Jayden Grubbe from Oilers in exchange for F Josh Bloom

Which younger Canucks are approaching make-or-break moments in their careers? As a team, the Vancouver Canucks don’t have many “make-or-break” moments left in their 2025-26 campaign. They’ll be eliminated from playoff contention in fairly anticlimactic fashion sooner rather than later. They’ve already got last place all but locked up. While a few of the remaining games might find a way to matter for one reason…

Which younger Canucks are approaching make-or-break moments in their careers?

The Stanchies: Hronek and the BRÖ Line lead Canucks to comeback win vs. Predators Every tank deserves a day off. The Canucks have done a phenomenal job steering the Titanic towards the iceburg since the calendar flipped to 2026. They’ve won so few games you could count them on one hand, and are slowly but surely solidifying their chances at the best draft lottery odds. So on a night…

The Stanchies: Hronek and the BRÖ Line lead Canucks to comeback win vs. Predators

Instant Reaction: Canucks complete 3rd period comeback for deserving 4-3 SO win over Predators Welcome back to Instant Reaction, the series here at CanucksArmy where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!   Starting lineup Warmup #Canucks lines vs. PredsNHL Kane. EP40. O’Connor.Öhgren. Rossi. Boeser.Sasson. Blueger. Karlsson.Douglas. Räty. DeBrusk. EP25. Hronek.MP29. Willander.Buium. Mancini. 🥅Tolopilo🥅 7pm on…

Instant Reaction: Canucks complete 3rd period comeback for deserving 4-3 SO win over Predators

Blackfish: New AHL additions, CHL/NCAA playoff picture, Ty Young finding his game, and more Welcome back to Blackfish: our weekly Vancouver Canucks prospect report.   With the NHL season entering its final stretch, the focus around the prospect system is beginning to shift. In Abbotsford, the Canucks are simply trying to grind their way through the final few weeks of the season while dealing with a lineup constantly disrupted…

Blackfish: New AHL additions, CHL/NCAA playoff picture, Ty Young finding his game, and more

The Canucks’ second round pick just moved down a spot The 2026 NHL Draft just had a slight shakeup.   Entering Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks were projected to not just have the best odds at the first-overall pick and an additional first-round pick courtesy of the Minnesota Wild, but technically, they could have had a third pick in the first-round pick range. That was their…

The Canucks’ second round pick just moved down a spot

Scenes from morning skate: Toloplio starts, Höglander sits for Canucks vs. Predators The Vancouver Canucks (19-37-8) host the Nashville Predators (29-27-8) at Rogers Arena. The game is set to begin at 7 pm PT.   It’s the Predators’ lone visit of the season to Vancouver. What we saw After two days of practice, the Canucks held a moderately attended optional morning skate. Filip Hronek was the elder…

Scenes from morning skate: Toloplio starts, Höglander sits for Canucks vs. Predators

5 more potential NCAA players for the Canucks to target (with several BC ties) All indications point toward the Vancouver Canucks organization taking a hard look at this year’s NCAA free-agent class.   We are just days into this year’s window, and they have already targeted two players to sign and bring into the system. Sure, both players were brought in as AHL options, but they still factor into…

5 more potential NCAA players for the Canucks to target (with several BC ties)

Steven Ellis talks new Canuck Bennett Schimek and provides context on Stenberg and Verhoeff’s cold streaks: Canucks Conversation On Wednesday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, Quads and Harm were joined by Daily Faceoff prospect analyst Steven Ellis to discuss the Canucks’ newest college signing, Bennett Schimek, while also providing some broader context on two highly discussed draft prospects: Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff.   Ellis began by explaining that the race at the top of…

Steven Ellis talks new Canuck Bennett Schimek and provides context on Stenberg and Verhoeff’s cold streaks: Canucks Conversation

What might the Nick Schmaltz extension mean for the Canucks and Elias Pettersson? The unrestricted free agent centre market for the 2026 offseason was already tracking to be bleak, but after yesterday’s Nick Schmaltz extension with the Utah Mammoth, the centre cupboards are bare. But it wasn’t always supposed to be like this.   Once the new league calendar flipped to the 2025-26 season on July 1, the…

What might the Nick Schmaltz extension mean for the Canucks and Elias Pettersson?

WDYTT: Your review of the Canucks’ 2026 Trade Deadline Welcome back to WDYTT, the only hockey column on the internet that puts the ‘math’ in ‘aftermath.’   Speaking of aftermaths, we’re in the aftermath of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, though ‘aftermath’ might be a bit strong given the Vancouver Canucks’ relative inactivity. In the end, if we extend it out to the entire…

WDYTT: Your review of the Canucks’ 2026 Trade Deadline

Scenes from practice: Kane back on Pettersson’s wing after missing game vs. Senators The Vancouver Canucks practiced for a second straight day at Rogers Arena ahead of Thursday’s game against the Nashville Predators. A number of veterans who were given Tuesday off were back with the team on Wednesday.   What we saw #Canucks at practice Kane-EP40-O’ConnorÖhgren-Rossi-BoeserSasson-Blueger-KarlssonDouglas-Räty-DeBruskHöglander — Jeff Paterson (@patersonjeff) March 11, 2026 Evander Kane, who missed…

Scenes from practice: Kane back on Pettersson’s wing after missing game vs. Senators

Canucks nearing agreement to build practice facility at Britannia Rink The Vancouver Canucks and City of Vancouver are nearing an agreement to build a practice facility at Britannia Rink, CanucksArmy has learned. Sounds like the Canucks and City of Vancouver are close to an agreement to build a practice facility at Britannia Rink. It will include a state of the art gym, off ice training…

Canucks nearing agreement to build practice facility at Britannia Rink

Abbotsford Canucks land intriguing NCAA free agent Bennett Schimek on a one-year AHL deal The Abbotsford Canucks have added another piece to their roster.   On Wednesday, the club announced that they have signed 22-year-old Bennett Schimek to a one-year AHL contract, and he will join the team immediately on a professional tryout (PTO). A native of Minnesota, Schimek represents one of the top NCAA free agents from this…

Abbotsford Canucks land intriguing NCAA free agent Bennett Schimek on a one-year AHL deal

NHL UFAs list looking bleak as Nick Schmaltz re-signs with Utah Mammoth If you thought the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline lacked pop, this summer’s free agent frenzy might somehow outdo it. For all of us in hockey media (and anyone who follows the sport, really), we of course hope that won’t be the case.  Unfortunately, with each pending UFA that gets locked up, the likelihood of that…

NHL UFAs list looking bleak as Nick Schmaltz re-signs with Utah Mammoth

There are still a handful of Canucks games left in 2025-26 that could really matter (in their own ways) We’ve reached the final stage of the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks season, and with the Trade Deadline now in the rear-view mirror, many are finding it hard to care about the remainder. In fact, some nights, it’s more like finding it hard to watch – as was the case this past Tuesday when the Canucks dropped…

There are still a handful of Canucks games left in 2025-26 that could really matter (in their own ways)

Max Lapierre talks 2011 Canucks’ core, his new podcast, and more: Canucks Conversation On Tuesday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, former Canuck Max Lapierre joined the show to reflect on the culture of the 2011 Vancouver team, the leadership within that dressing room, and the launch of his new English-language hockey podcast.   Lapierre began by describing what it was like walking into one of the most talented rosters…

Max Lapierre talks 2011 Canucks’ core, his new podcast, and more: Canucks Conversation

6 Canucks who are probably easier to trade this summer than they were at the deadline Past a certain point, the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks were expected to undergo a mass exodus. But sitting here, on the other side of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, that just hasn’t come to pass. Deadline Week itself saw the Canucks deal out just Tyler Myers, Conor Garland, and David Kampf from their NHL roster. If…

6 Canucks who are probably easier to trade this summer than they were at the deadline

Abbotsford Canucks sign NCAA free agent Austin Brimmer to one-year AHL contract The Abbotsford Canucks have added depth to their roster courtesy of the NCAA free-agent pool.   On Tuesday, the club announced that they have signed forward Austin Brimmer to a one-year AHL contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. He will also join Abbotsford for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign on a professional try-out agreement…

Abbotsford Canucks sign NCAA free agent Austin Brimmer to one-year AHL contract

5 Canucks who should see increased roles down the final stretch The Vancouver Canucks believed they would be in a completely different position than the one they’re currently in. At the start of this season, they were aiming to return to the playoffs, but before 2025 had even come to a close, they traded Quinn Hughes and were forced to set their sights on the future….

5 Canucks who should see increased roles down the final stretch

What did the teams around the Canucks in the standings do at the trade deadline? The Vancouver Canucks‘ work on NHL Trade Deadline day 2026 was rather underwhelming, but they did make some good rebuilding moves during the deadline week. While their work on Friday began and ended with a few last-second trades of David Kampf and Lukas Reichel to the Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins, respectively — with both…

What did the teams around the Canucks in the standings do at the trade deadline?

The Statsies: A weirdly evenly-matched game in Canucks loss to Senators That… was a pretty good game.   Canucks getting shut out by Travis Green & James Riemer in 2026 is peak tanking. Young kids played well Buium looked like the best u23 player out there. EP40 was the most engaged ive seen him all year still no where near good enough but a block he…

The Statsies: A weirdly evenly-matched game in Canucks loss to Senators

The Stanchies: Canucks keep stranglehold on last place with gutsy 2-0 loss to Senators Travis Green and his Ottawa Senators rolled into town Monday night, and to all the haters who said it would be a tedious low event hockey game, well, you were correct. Honestly, great call from the haters.   Losing 2-0 or 19-18, it ultimately doesn’t matter, however. Maintaining your ability to ensure you draft a…

The Stanchies: Canucks keep stranglehold on last place with gutsy 2-0 loss to Senators

Instant Reaction: Zeev Buium stands out in Canucks’ loss to Senators Welcome back to Instant Reaction, the series here at CanucksArmy where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Vancouver Canucks game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!   Starting Lineup Warmup #Canucks lines vs. Senators Höglander. EP40. DeBrusk.Öhgren. Rossi. Boeser.Sasson. Blueger. Karlsson.Douglas. Räty. O’Connor. EP25. Hronek.MP29. Willander.Buium. Mancini. 🥅Lankinen🥅 7pm on…

Instant Reaction: Zeev Buium stands out in Canucks’ loss to Senators

Curtis Douglas knows his role and is ready to battle for new Canucks teammates Curtis Douglas understands the assignment.   The massive winger, claimed off waivers by the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, skated with his new teammates for the first time on Monday morning. He is expected to suit up and make his Canucks debut on Monday night against the Ottawa Senators, although Adam Foote wouldn’t fully commit to…

Curtis Douglas knows his role and is ready to battle for new Canucks teammates

‘I’ve had a few jobs’: Canucks’ Sasson responds to Garland’s comments on him living rent-free at his house this season It’s been a tough week for the Vancouver Canucks locker room, with leaders like Tyler Myers and Conor Garland shipped out the door in exchange for futures as the team transitions toward a rebuild. But it’s been especially tough for Canucks forward Max Sasson, who lost not only a friend and teammate, but also his…

‘I’ve had a few jobs’: Canucks’ Sasson responds to Garland’s comments on him living rent-free at his house this season

Abbotsford Canucks recall Josh Bloom from Kalamazoo Josh Bloom is heading back to the Abbotsford Canucks.   The club announced Monday morning that they have recalled the 22-year-old forward from the Kalamazoo Wings. The promotion provides a much-needed boost up front after Abbotsford was forced to dress just nine forwards in each of its games over the weekend against the Colorado Eagles….

Abbotsford Canucks recall Josh Bloom from Kalamazoo