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7 Takeaways From Canucks President Rutherford’s Press Conference

Matthew Zator | December 13, 2021

After firing general manager (GM) Jim Benning, assistant GMs (AGM) John Weisbrod, Chris Gear and Jonathan Wall last week, the Vancouver Canucks hired a new president of hockey operations in…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | February 14, 2021

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the owner of the Vancouver Canucks has spoken out against rumors that management and coaching staff jobs are in jeopardy based on the Canucks recent…

Canucks’ Aquilini: Focus Is on “Our Long-Term Plan”

Nathan Kanter | January 25, 2019

Vancouver Canucks fans doing any sort of scoreboard watching on Wednesday night were pleased to find out that the Anaheim Ducks, Arizona Coyotes and Colorado Avalanche all lost in regulation.…

Is Benning the Canucks’ Problem?

Leah Dyck | March 18, 2017

The Vancouver Canucks are one of those controversial teams when it comes to being well-managed. The problems raining down on the club have been long and grueling, while not all…

Rest Easy, Linden Is Qualified In His New Position

Darrin Hayes | May 15, 2014

When Trevor Linden was first named President of Hockey Operations, the initial reaction was primarily positive. Vancouver fans were overjoyed to have the most popular player in Canuck history back…

Mike Gillis Agrees Terms With Canucks

Daniel Schöpf | May 7, 2012

  The Vancouver Canucks announced today via their official website and social media outlets that General Manager Mike Gillis has agreed terms to a contract extension. Gillis joined the club…

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