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VANCOUVER — The word of the day Monday for Elias Pettersson was "excited." And not just to play golf in the Vancouver Canucks ' annual pre-training camp charity tournament, although that, too, is for the avid golfer.
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from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Speaking to the media ahead of the 42nd annual Jake Milford Golf Invitational, Canucks center Elias Pettersson spoke about wanting to rediscover the All-Star form that has abandoned him the past two seasons.
“I just want to get back to myself,” Pettersson said. “I haven’t been that the last two years, but it’s in the past. I’m coming in with a fresh mind and I’m excited to play hockey again.”
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
Speaking to reporters on Monday at the Jake Milford Canucks Charity Invitational Golf Tournament, Hronek said, “I don’t want to run away,” when asked about sticking around for the first clear-cut year of what is expected to be a lengthy rebuild.
from Sportsnet,
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – As a player who quit baseball to focus on hockey only 2 ½ years ago, Vancouver Canucks draft pick Brooks Rogowski understands that his learning “curve” at this stage is more like a cliff face.
from The Globe and Mail — Hockey,
The Vancouver Canucks winger is also convinced Elias Pettersson is doing all he can to rediscover a breathtaking on-ice mojo that earned him the biggest contract in franchise history.
“Seems like he’s in a great headspace,” Boeser said of the 27-year-old Swedish centre at this week’s NHL/NHLPA player media tour. “Way better than the last few years.”
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
from Sportsnet,
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After hearing his name in trade rumours for months last season, Jake DeBrusk says he is energized by the Canucks’ youth movement. It’s a much different feeling than he experienced before the trade deadline last season, writes Iain MacIntyre.
from The Hockey News,
Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Eric Cruikshank are joined by former professional player Madison Packer to discuss the biggest storylines heading into the PWHL before breaking down Zeev Buium and Fraser Minten’s contract extensions and more.
from the Edmonton Journal,
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
The Vancouver Canucks were the worst team in the NHL last season, finishing with a record of 25-49-8 as the franchise continues to enter into a full-blown rebuilding process.
from George Malik of The Malik Report,
from The Hockey News,
The Vancouver Canucks have begun the process of a full rebuild, and new GM Ryan Johnson is just getting started on changing the roster. But here are four Canucks stars who are likely to be on the trade block this season as Vancouver pivots to a new generation.
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
from Sportsnet,
For a 32nd-place team whose prospects of winning anything but another draft-lottery spot this season are dim, the Vancouver Canucks have emerged from summer with a remarkable amount of apparent positivity.
from Sportsnet,
Under new general manager Ryan Johnson and co-presidents Henrik and Daniel Sedin, the Canucks have placed a massive, calculated bet on Buium, who was the centrepiece in the haul of assets Vancouver received last December for trading superstar defenceman Quinn Hughes to Minnesota.
from Sportsnet,
The Vancouver Canucks have locked up one of their young stars for the long haul.
The Canucks and defenceman Zeev Buium agreed to an eight-year, $75.04-million contract extension on Friday, the team announced.
"I think, personally, I wanted to be here for eight years — I didn't want it to be shorter. I'm really glad," Buium said over Zoom after signing the extension. "I love the city, I love the fanbase, I love where this organization's going and, like I said, I want to be a Canuck. I want to be here."
Buium, 20, was acquired by the Canucks last season in the blockbuster trade that sent Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.
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via Sportsnet.ca
Chris Driedger could have a path back to the National Hockey League.
from Sportsnet,
The Vancouver Canucks have locked up one of their 2026 first-round picks.
Forward Adam Novotny signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks on Tuesday, the team announced.
The Canucks selected Novotny with the 24th overall pick in this summer's NHL Draft.
Vancouver acquired the pick as part of the package that sent Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild.
from Sportsnet,
The rebuilding Vancouver Canucks have hired Ryan Stewart as the NHL team’s director of hockey strategy and player evaluation.
General manager Ryan Johnson announced the news on Monday, saying in a statement that Stewart "brings a championship pedigree and a wealth of hockey knowledge to this brand new position."
Stewart joins the Canucks following four seasons with the San Jose Sharks where he oversaw the club's professional staff in North America and Europe.
He previously spent parts of 16 seasons with the Blackhawks, serving in a variety of roles from assistant general manager to director of professional scouting and amateur scout to assistant coach, and won Stanley Cups with Chicago in 2013 and 2015.
from Sportsnet,
The Vancouver Canucks look to have taken the first step in finally building a dedicated practice facility. Canucks Sports and Entertainment and the City of Vancouver have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore building a new hockey practice facility at the Britannia Community Services Centre site, located beside the Britannia Ice Rink, the team announced Thursday. As it stands, the Canucks do not have a dedicated practice facility and practise instead at Rogers Arena when available, or rent ice time at community or university facilities in the surrounding area. “A dedicated practice facility is an important step forward for our organization and our players but working with the City to have this initiative deliver new amenities for the community makes this extra special,” Daniel Sedin, Canucks co-president of hockey operations, said in a release. “It gives our players and …
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from The Hockey News,
A dazzling skill set makes Zeev Buium hard to miss. And as the Vancouver Canucks look to turn the page on a miserable season, he’s poised to help lead them into the future
from Sportsnet,
VANCOUVER — Cammi Granato is changing roles within the Vancouver Canucks ’ front office.
General manager Ryan Johnson announced Friday that Granato will work as a senior amateur adviser after serving as assistant general manager for parts of five seasons.
Former president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford, who stepped down from his role in May, hired Granato in February 2022 after the women’s hockey icon became the NHL’s first female scout with the Seattle Kraken.
Granato was the captain of the U.S. women’s hockey team that beat Canada to win gold at the 1998 Nagano Olympics.
from Sportsnet,
The Vancouver Canucks ' AHL affiliate named Ryan Papaioannou as the new head coach on Friday, ending the search for Manny Malhotra's replacement. Malhotra was promoted to head coach of the NHL club on June 1. “We are very excited to welcome Ryan to the Canucks, as we know this hire will help shape the foundation for the development of our prospects in Abbotsford,” Richard Seeley, Canucks' assistant general manager and general manager of Abbotsford, said in a statement released by the team. “Ryan has a unique talent for teaching and relating with players. His preparation both technically and tactically has led him to outstanding accomplishments at the junior level, as well as an impressive first season in the ECHL. His reputation as a communicator and someone who holds individuals and teams to high standards are the exact qualities we …
from Sportsnet,
Alex Edler, a steady member of the Vancouver Canucks’ defence for 15 seasons during his playing career, is joining the NHL team’s player development department.
from The Hockey News,
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from The Hockey News,
The Vancouver Canucks are making major roster renovations this summer, including hiring a new GM and coach. But new GM Ryan Johnson appears to be setting the stage for a blockbuster trade involving star center Elias Pettersson. Will Johnson pull the trigger on a Pettersson deal?
from Sportsnet,
New Vancouver Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra is filling out his support staff. The team announced four new additions to the coaching staff on Friday, with Ryan Mougenel, Jordan Smith and Jason Krog joining as assistant coaches, and Andrew Shaw serving as assistant to the video coach. “Finalizing our coaching staff is another important step for our organization,” general manager Ryan Johnson said in a statement. “When we started this process with Manny, we wanted to find quality people first and foremost, who are good teachers and have intelligent hockey minds. We have assembled a group that can help us build a solid foundation, connect with both our veterans and younger players, and put in place the system and style of play that Manny wants to see on the ice." Moungenel previously spent eight seasons with the AHL's Providence Bruins …
from The Hockey News,
The Vancouver Canucks brought in Jamie Oleksiak, Brendan Gallagher and Luke Schenn to provide stability and help establish a new culture. They deserve credit for joining a team that's likely to finish last again.
from Sportsnet,
VANCOUVER — Jamie Oleksiak didn't know what to expect as the NHL's free agency window swung open last week.
Though he's been in the league for 14 seasons, the veteran defenceman had never been without a contract heading into July 1.
“It was quite the hectic day," Oleksiak said on a video call on Monday. "The opportunity came to play for the Canucks, and I just thought it was too good to pass up on.”
Vancouver inked the 33-year-old blue liner to a two-year, US$10-million deal last Wednesday.
from Sportsnet,
Not only is Braeden Cootes a better player now, but the landscape for him — or any young player — to make the Canucks this fall is more inviting. Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre has more on one of the team’s top prospects.
from Sportsnet,
Marcus Pettersson is being dealt to the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2030 first-round pick, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.
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from Sportsnet,
The Vancouver Canucks signed the veteran defenceman to a one-year, $2.25-million contract, the team announced on Wednesday.
Schenn, of Saskatoon, has previously played for the Canucks in the 2018-19 season as well as from 2021-2023.
The right-shot blue liner split last season with the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres, recording one goal and six assists over 50 games.
Selected fifth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008, Schenn has appeared in 1,122 games with 10 teams, scoring 45 goals and adding 167 assists.
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The Canucks made their first move of the off-season on Monday by bringing in veteran Brendan Gallagher from Montreal. Iain MacIntyre explains how Gallagher instantly changes the dynamic of the rebuilding Canucks.
via TSN
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations.
from Sportsnet,
Vancouver traded the Swedish forward to the Nashville Predators on Monday in exchange for a 2029 third-round draft pick.
Hoglander, 25, struggled in 38 games last season, recording just two goals and three assists.
The 25-year-old enjoyed a breakout 2023-24 campaign when he scored 24 goals while adding 12 assists, but has been unable to replicate those heights.
“We would like to thank Nils for his time in Vancouver, and we wish him the best with his new team Nashville,” Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson said in a statement. “Picking up another draft pick is important for us as we continue to try and accumulate assets for our rebuild.”
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from Sportsnet,
The Canucks, under new GM Ryan Johnson, ignored convention by selecting their coach’s son to be a foundational piece of the rebuilding team. Iain MacIntyre explains why.
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The Vancouver Canucks are pairing head coach Manny Malhotra with his son Caleb as they look to the future.
The Canucks selected Caleb Malhotra with the No. 3 pick in Friday’s NHL Draft.
Malhotra, 18, dominated the OHL with 29 goals and 84 points in 67 games for the Brantford Bulldogs. He added 26 points in 15 playoff games.
The Canucks promoted Manny Malhotra to their head coach job after he held the same job for their AHL team for two seasons. As a player, Manny Malhotra was the seventh-overall pick in 1998 and he appeared in 991 games, including two seasons with the Canucks.
from Sportsnet,
from Sportsnet,
In a week when another American star on a Canadian team orchestrated his trade back to the United States, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson said Thursday he won’t be influenced by nationality when he picks third in the National Hockey League draft.
from The Hockey News,
The possibility of Caleb Malhotra going to play for the Vancouver Canucks and coach Manny Malhotra has been a popular storyline leading up to the NHL draft.
from Sportsnet,