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Canucks History

Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner

Jeff Seide | January 18, 2026

Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Oilers History, Player Profiles, Rangers History, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ 2011 Draft Remains Worst in Franchise History

Adam Kierszenblat | January 9, 2026

Fourteen years ago, the Vancouver Canucks drafted what some consider the worst class in franchise history. The 2011 NHL Entry Draft saw the team make eight selections, resulting in a…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Vancouver Canucks

5 Vancouver Canucks Stories That Defined 2025

Matthew Zator | January 1, 2026

Jan. 1, 2026, is here, and that means it’s time to look back at the year that was for the Vancouver Canucks. Overall, it wasn’t pretty as they finished with…

Categories Abbotsford Canucks, Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 30

Matthew Zator | December 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 31 If you had to construct a Mount Rushmore of the four greatest players in National Hockey League History,…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28

Matthew Zator | December 28, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 29 This date in National Hockey League history included some big names in Montreal and Pittsburgh having huge nights.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Devils History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27

Matthew Zator | December 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 28 On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers Management, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 26

Matthew Zator | December 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Dec. 26 has proven to be an extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. A handful of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Cam Neely Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Boston Bruins

Conor Power | December 24, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Rick Vaive Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Toronto Maple Leafs

Conor Power | December 23, 2025

Before Auston Matthews torched the record books of the Toronto Maple Leafs, in the 1980s, Rick Vaive was the first Maple Leaf to reach 50 goals and held the record…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks One-Hit Wonders: Ryan Kesler’s 41-Goal Season & Selke Trophy in 2010-11

Matthew Zator | December 18, 2025

Over their 55-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had 782 players log at least one game with the franchise. Throughout that time, there have been many memorable seasons, singular moments,…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

Cody Hodgson: A Promising Career Cut Short

Dayton Reimer | December 14, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks have had some rough luck with high picks. They narrowly missed out on selecting Gilbert Perrault first overall in their inaugural draft, traded away Rick Vaive, Bill…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Canucks History, Hockey History, Sabres History, Vancouver Canucks

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 14

Matthew Zator | December 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Dec. 14 has been a very eventful and unique day in National Hockey League history. Among the more…

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