What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Vancouver Canucks: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

The Vancouver Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 alongside the Buffalo Sabres as part of the league’s second expansion. The Canucks struggled as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the postseason until year five. In the 50-plus years since joining the league, the Canucks have yet to win the Stanley Cup; however, they have reached the Stanley Cup Final three times—1982, 1994, and 2011.

Roger Neilson: Coaching Genius & Innovator

Matthew Zator | July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper hand is the stuff of legends. He was an innovator who was responsible for many of the rules the NHL has today because he just knew how to exploit a loophole in the rule book. On top of all that, he also inspired Towel Power, which is practiced in rinks to this day. Neilson was not only a genius in the coaching world, but he was also an amazing human…

Canucks and Roslovic, Oilers Extension and Trade Talk, & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are still talking to a popular unrestricted free agent, while the Edmonton Oilers might get some business taken care of with an important defenseman. Also, are the Oilers interested in Bryan Rust out of Pittsburgh? If so, is this a trade they can even pull off? Canucks and Roslovic Still Talking The Vancouver Canucks remain in talks with unrestricted free agent forward Jack Roslovic, according to reports from Rick Dhaliwal and Cam Robinson. Roslovic, who tallied 39 points in 81 games with the Hurricanes last season, is reportedly seeking a two- or three-year deal at…

Canucks 2025-26 Player Previews: Aatu Raty

Matthew Zator | July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

With the 2025 NHL Draft and the initial free agency frenzy in the books, we now turn to previewing the 2025-26 season for the Vancouver Canucks. Instead of doing report cards, I thought I would change things up and do previews instead. In this ongoing offseason series, I will endeavour to dive into every player in the Canucks organization – even the prospects – and do a recap of last season, what their expectations are going into this season, and finally, predict what their final stat line could look like. In the case of the prospects, I will go a…

What the Canucks’ Trade of Arturs Silovs Really Means

The Old Prof | July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks made a surprising move last week, trading goaltender Arturs Silovs—fresh off a Calder Cup MVP performance—to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, they received forward prospect Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round draft pick. The trade caught many fans off guard and stirred up strong opinions, especially given…

Canucks 2025-26 Season Schedule: 10 Must-Watch Home Games

Matthew Zator | July 21, 2025July 20, 2025

If you’re a passionate fan of the Vancouver Canucks, you will attempt to watch every game on the 2025-26 schedule. But not every game is created equal. There are always ones that promise to be extra exciting or have an underlying storyline that makes it a must-watch, whether it is…

3 Canucks Who Could Replace Dakota Joshua

Lukas Bernasiewicz | July 21, 2025July 20, 2025

On Thursday, July 17, the Canucks made a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, sending winger Dakota Joshua to Toronto in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick. The former Canuck was a solid middle-six winger and made a significant contribution to the organization in 2023-24. However, the $3.25 million cap…

Canucks News & Rumours: Joshua, Roslovic, Trade Targets, 2025-26 Schedule & More

Matthew Zator | July 20, 2025July 20, 2025

It’s the dog days of the summer, but the Vancouver Canucks have managed to stay in the news and rumours lately with their trades of Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Now, the focus is on what general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin…

The Pump My Tires Quote That Ignited the Canucks’ 2011 Stanley Cup Final Collapse

The Old Prof | July 19, 2025July 19, 2025

If you were watching the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, you remember it wasn’t just a battle on the ice — it was a war of words, ego, and goaltending philosophy. Two elite netminders—Vancouver Canucks’ Roberto Luongo and Boston Bruins’ Tim Thomas—stood at opposite ends of the rink, and just as…

Big Number for Necas, Reaves Denies Talk, & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, following the Dakota Joshua trade to Toronto, what do the Vancouver Canucks have planned? Meanwhile, Ryan Reaves is denying rumors that his trade from Toronto to San Jose was influenced by his comments about the fans and Mitch Marner. Are the Colorado Avalanche prepared to…

Grading the Maple Leafs’ Trade for Dakota Joshua From the Canucks

Spencer Lazary | July 18, 2025July 18, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made yet another off-season trade, this time with the Vancouver Canucks. They have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Canucks in exchange for a fourth round pick in 2028. This trade is another move by general manager Brad Treliving that shows what direction he wants…

Maple Leafs Acquire Dakota Joshua From Canucks for Draft Pick

Justin Giampietro | July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

With money still left to spend due to trading Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a bottom-six splash on July 17. They acquired left-winger Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2028 fourth-round pick, per the team. The 29-year-old had 14 points in 57 games last…

Father. Son. Builders. How Steve and Jeff Tambellini Shaped the Modern NHL

The Old Prof | July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

In hockey, legacies are often built through grit, vision, and years of dedication. For the Tambellinis—Steve and Jeff—that legacy stretches across generations, continents, and levels of the game. From humble beginnings in Trail, British Columbia, to the executive suites of NHL franchises, the Tambellinis have carved out unique yet connected…

Canucks’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2025-26

Matthew Zator | July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Recently, we went through the Vancouver Canucks’ three best contracts heading into the 2025-26 season. Now, we will take a look at the other side, the worst. While these deals appeared to match the player’s performance at the time, they have already aged badly going into this season. If the…

Canucks Structured the Brock Boeser Contract Perfectly

Lukas Bernasiewicz | July 14, 2025July 13, 2025

When free agency opened on July 1, the Vancouver Canucks shocked everyone when they re-signed star winger Brock Boeser to a seven-year contract extension. The entire hockey world felt it was inevitable for him to test the market and join a different team, but it seemed like his heart was…

Canucks Trade Arturs Silovs to Penguins For Chase Stillman

Matthew Zator | July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

On Sunday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks traded goaltender Arturs Silovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Silovs is coming off a banner season for the Abbotsford Canucks in the American Hockey League (AHL) as he led them to a Calder Cup championship and…

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

Matthew Zator | July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

Over their 54-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had 704 players log at least one game with the franchise. Throughout that time, there have been many memorable seasons, singular moments, and impressive streaks that fans remember to this day. Whether it was a career-high season that was never hit again,…

“King Richard” Reimagined: The Goalie Who Became an Artist

The Old Prof | July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

By any measure, Richard Brodeur‘s life has been nothing short of extraordinary. From hoisting major junior hockey’s most prominent trophies to backstopping an unparalleled Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Final, and later emerging as a celebrated visual artist, Brodeur’s story is as rich and illuminating as it is unique….

Canucks’ 3 Best Contracts for 2025-26

Matthew Zator | July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

As we continue to march through the dog days of the offseason, the only news that has come from the Vancouver Canucks has been in the form of entry-level contracts (ELCs) to their first two picks of the 2025 NHL Draft – Braeden Cootes (15th overall) and Alexei Medvedev (47th…

Canucks’ Goaltending Depth Raises Questions About Silovs’ Future

Lukas Bernasiewicz | July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Arturs Silovs had a great finish to his season with the Vancouver Canucks organization. He had an outstanding playoffs with the Abbotsford Canucks by posting a .931 save percentage (SV%) and a 2.01 goals-against average (GAA) in 24 postseason games, and won AHL Playoffs MVP. With his successful finish, he…

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Canucks FAQ

What year were the Vancouver Canucks founded?

The Vancouver Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 alongside the Buffalo Sabres as part of the league’s second expansion.

When did the Vancouver Canucks play their first game?

The Canucks played their first game on Oct. 9, 1970. They faced the Los Angeles Kings and lost 3-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Vancouver Canucks?

Adam Foote is the current head coach for the Vancouver Canucks.