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NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs acquire Raddysh in sign-and-trade, teams calling on Sabres’ Byram
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! We are now under one week away from the 2026 NHL Draft, where we will see the crop of prospects that will hopefully be a nice…
Utah Mammoth hire ex-Canucks head coach Adam Foote as assistant coach: report
It didn’t take long for former Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote to find his next job behind an NHL bench. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, Foote has signed to be an assistant coach on recently-extended Andre Tourigny’s bench with the Utah Mammoth. Former Canucks coach Adam Foote has signed in Utah…
If the Canucks do trade Elias Pettersson, there’s a lesson to be learned in a previous Seth Jones deal
The concept of a “will they, won’t they” situation typically only applies to television romances, but it could also be applied to the Vancouver Canucks and their seniormost Elias Pettersson. We’ve heard he’s on the block. We’ve heard he’s off the block. We’ve heard that there’s a lot of Pettersson “chatter.” More specifically, we’ve heard…
After Canada’s rout of Qatar at BC Place, a look at the history of 6-0 Canucks victories at Rogers Arena
While the country basks in the glow of Thursday’s incredible 6-0 rout of Qatar by the Canadian Men’s National Soccer team at BC Place, it got us at CanucksArmy wondering about how many 6-0 shutout wins the home team has posted across the street at Rogers Arena. The answer, as it turns out, is three….
3 players we’ll be watching the closest at Canucks development camp 2026
The 2026 NHL Draft is just one week away. That also means, presumably, that Vancouver Canucks development is just over a week away. Though the club hasn’t yet confirmed plans for development camp, history would suggest that on-ice sessions for Canucks dev camp will begin a couple of days after the draft has concluded. We…
How does the Sharks and Sabres trade affect the Canucks at the 2026 NHL Draft?
On Wednesday afternoon, the San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres struck a deal that could affect what the Vancouver Canucks do at the 2026 NHL Draft. The Sharks announced via social media that they have acquired defenceman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres, in…
Why fired staff being hired elsewhere is a benefit to the Canucks
Say what you will about those individuals who have been relieved of their duties over the past few years in Vancouver, and how those individuals had performed said duties, but few of them have had to wait around very long for their next job. Rick Tocchet was hired to be the next head coach…
LeBrun thinks Canucks are willing to retain salary in an Elias Pettersson trade
Under new management this summer, the Vancouver Canucks are reportedly continuing to shop some of their veteran players. On Wednesday, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun joined Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer to share the latest rumblings he’s hearing from across the NHL. Asked about the situation with Elias Pettersson in Vancouver, LeBrun reported that he’s available for…
NHL clears Babcock after investigation; Oilers free to hire him
After a short review, the National Hockey League has cleared Mike Babcock to coach again. The NHL released a statement following their review: “The League has completed its review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, and of certain alleged conduct associated therewith. Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favorable to…
6 high-ceiling swings the Canucks could target in the second round of 2026 NHL Draft
You’ve heard it all season, but this year’s draft contains little to no consensus. Whether it’s the top-10, first round and beyond, it’s difficult to peg exactly who will be available to the Vancouver Canucks in their selections. Luckily, they have 10 picks to make those decisions. And holding selections at 24th and 33rd…
Dhaliwal: Lots of chatter that teams are calling on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson
As is the case during an NHL offseason, the rumours are starting to heat up. And the Vancouver Canucks‘ highest-paid player has found his name in trade discussion yet again. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, there is ‘lots of chatter’ that teams around the league are calling the Canucks on Elias Pettersson:…
Canucks re-sign Chase Wouters to a one-year, two-way contract
Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson has now made his third signing in the last five days. First, Jack Thompson, then Cole Clayton, and now the Abbotsford Canucks captain, Chase Wouters, to a one-year, two-way contract. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Chase Wouters on…
Ranking the top 10 Canucks selections from the past 10 NHL Drafts
While it’s been a decade of darkness on the ice, the Vancouver Canucks have had a few bright spots when it comes to the National Hockey League Draft. It stands to reason, considering the Canucks have selected in the top 10 in four of the past 10 drafts and will again next week. Looking…
Sham Sharron is back: Can a summer intern who doesn’t watch hockey out-draft the Canucks (again)?
Earlier this week, we wrote a piece congratulating CanucksArmy alumnus Rhys Jessop on winning the Stanley Cup as a part of the Carolina Hurricanes’ front office. In that article, we brought up Sham Sharron — the fictional “summer intern who doesn’t watch hockey” that Jessop and fellow ex-CanucksArmy writer-turned-NHL front-office member Josh Weissbock created…
WWYDW: Pick just one UFA for the Canucks to sign this offseason
Welcome back to WWYDW, the only hockey column on the internet still broadcast on UHF. Speaking of UHF, another initialism that starts with a ‘U’ is UFA, as in unrestricted free agency. The upcoming NHL Entry Draft is taking up most of the airspace in Vancouver right now, and with good reason, but less than…
NHL Notebook: The end of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC, Leafs make a trade, and much more
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 2026 Stanley Cup has been awarded, and news around the entire NHL has started to pick up. We have four news bits to discuss today….
Canucks re-sign D Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract
After signing Jack Thompson on Saturday, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced another depth defenceman signing, agreeing to terms with Cole Clayton on a one-year, two-way contract. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with defenceman Cole Clayton on a one-year, two-way contract. DETAILS | https://t.co/ac3vIRT7zf pic.twitter.com/hXaoMss9It…
Canucks: Marcus Pettersson’s agent strongly shoots down trade speculation
The offseason has officially begun, and there are already some rumours swirling and agents coming to the defence of their clients. On Friday, San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng mentioned that he believes Vancouver Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson might be eager to move: “I’m just saying Pettersson is motivated to move, I think,” said…
Lessons from the Canes and the reality of a Flames-Canucks draft day trade: Canucks Conversation
On Monday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal discussed what the Vancouver Canucks can learn from the Carolina Hurricanes’ organizational model before turning their attention to a potential draft-day trade with the Calgary Flames. Quads pointed to Carolina as an example of what true organizational alignment looks like. “If you want…
Utah Mammoth ‘trying to get a deal done’ with Adam Foote: report
Former Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote may be on his way to finding his next NHL home. According to a report from Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali — The Team, Foote and the Utah Mammoth are “trying to get a deal done.” "There's interest in Foote from the Mammoth, and I do…
What do the Canucks really need out of free agency this year?
The annual Free Agent Frenzy is nearly upon us. As a rebuilding franchise, the Vancouver Canucks are primarily focused on building through the draft, and so the majority of the focus from fans and media has been on the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, scheduled to begin on June 26, 2026. But less than a week…
10 prospects from BC-based WHL teams Canucks could select in 2026 NHL Draft
For whatever reason, when it comes to the National Hockey League draft, the Vancouver Canucks have seemingly ignored the British Columbia teams in the Western Hockey League over the past quarter-century. Dating back to the Year 2000, the Canucks have selected just four players from what is essentially their ‘backyard,’ and only one of them…
From Corn Flakes to gum, a look at some edible Canucks memorabilia
If you’d like to get some cards or memorabilia of your own, be sure to check out local shop Zephyr Epic for all your needs! Use promo code HOCKEYSE at checkout online to get $5 off your order of any sports cards or autographed memorabilia on their website. Check them out by clicking here! Welcome to the second…
Before the Canucks can add this offseason, they need to subtract from the roster
Now that the 2026 Stanley Cup has been handed out, the focus around the NHL now shifts to the draft and the upcoming offseason. All 31 other NHL teams will be looking at the Carolina Hurricanes and trying to emulate some of their strategies in hopes of reaching the top of the hockey mountain. …
Ex-CanucksArmy writer Rhys Jessop is a Stanley Cup Champion
Who says bloggers know nothing about hockey?! On Sunday night, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final. And with it, ex-CanucksArmy writer and editor Rhys Jessop is the first alumnus from this website to win the Cup. Jessop was a key figure in moving our site…