Vancouver Canucks News and Rumors

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.

Canucks Forgotten Ones: Bryan McCabe

Matthew Zator | February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are more well-known in another jersey. In this series, we are going to look back at some former NHLers that played for the Canucks, but do not come to mind as such when we think of their NHL careers. Bryan McCabe is mostly known for his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs where he scored 83 goals and 297 points in 523 games. He was a staple on their blue line…

Canucks’ Schenn & Garland Next to Go After Horvat Trade

Sartaaj Bhullar | February 4, 2023February 3, 2023

After trading Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders on Monday, the Vancouver Canucks will turn their attention to shipping a few of their other pieces away. Leading that group are Luke Schenn and Conor Garland. Schenn is receiving a lot of attention from playoff teams, while Garland could help a contender and provide secondary scoring. Additionally, the team has a few other players who could be on their way out. Luke Schenn Multiple teams are interested in adding Schenn. He is an unrestricted free agent and would help any Cup contender with his physical play. He has a cap…

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Canucks, Oilers, Bruins

Jim Parsons | February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what do the Vegas Golden Knights do now that Mark Stone is out indefinitely? Most insiders expect a trade, but where does Vegas turn? Meanwhile, what shoe drops next for the Vancouver Canucks? All roads in Edmonton seem to lead to a Jesse Puljujarvi trade and what are the Boston Bruins looking for on the trade market? Perhaps more importantly, what aren’t they willing to do to get what they need? Golden Knights Lose Mark Stone, Trade Coming? The Golden Knights were dealt a tough blow learning that Mark Stone would be out indefinitely after…

Canucks & Kings Have Means to Complete Demko Blockbuster

Mark Scheig | February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

The Los Angeles Kings enter the All-Star Break feeling pretty good about themselves. However they’re facing one of the most important decisions of their season leading up to the Mar 3 NHL Trade Deadline. This decision will have lasting ramifications for many seasons to come. Quietly, the Kings are one…

Canucks’ Pettersson Destined to Be Organization’s 15th Captain

Sartaaj Bhullar | February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks traded their 14th captain in franchise history, Bo Horvat, to the New York Islanders on Monday. With their captaincy now vacant, Elias Pettersson emerges as one of the two best possible candidates on the team. “There’s a lot of younger players, particularly Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes…

Edmonton Oilers Blue Line Trade Target: Luke Schenn

Colton Pankiw | February 2, 2023February 1, 2023

For months now, there have been plenty of reports that the Edmonton Oilers have expressed interest in defensemen such as Vladislav Gavrikov, Joel Edmundson and Jakob Chychrun, just to name a few. There have been others as well, though not to the same extent, in players such as Matt Dumba,…

Canucks’ GM Talks Desire to Trade Pettersson, Hughes, or Demko

Jim Parsons | February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

Following the trade of Bo Horvat out of Vancouver, fans, media, and insiders are wondering what might be next for the Vancouver Canucks. Could the Canucks be ready to sell anything and everything? Apparently, if the price is right, general manager Patrik Allvin is open to that idea. Speaking on…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs, Kings, Flames

Jim Parsons | February 1, 2023February 2, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Patrik Allvin discussed the Bo Horvat trade and his willingness to make more deals ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Meanwhile, one insider has linked a number of teams as trade destinations for Patrick Kane. Are the Los Angeles Kings going to add a goaltender…

Bruins & Canucks Still Emerging as Potential Trade Partners

Scott Roche | February 1, 2023February 1, 2023

The biggest name at the 2023 NHL trade deadline came off the board on Jan. 30. Bo Horvat, who the Boston Bruins had a lot of interest in, was traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty and a conditional first-round…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Islanders, Bruins, Oilers, Coyotes

Jim Parsons | January 31, 2023February 1, 2023

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, following a huge trade between the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks, there is talk about how the deal went down and what the Islanders are thinking about in making a move for Bo Horvat so far ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline….

Canucks Get Intriguing Return Back In Horvat Trade

Adam Kierszenblat | January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

After weeks of speculation and seemingly every team having been interested in Bo Horvat, the Vancouver Canucks traded their captain to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Räty and a conditional 2023 first-round pick. This is not the first big trade between the two organizations, as…

Canucks News & Rumors: Horvat, Carlo, Demko & More

Sartaaj Bhullar | January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks New & Rumors, the Bo Horvat era ends in Vancouver as the organization traded the captain to the New York Islanders. Meanwhile, the club has an interest in Boston Bruins defenceman Brandon Carlo. Also, teams are calling the Canucks on goaltender Thatcher Demko….

Grading the Islanders’ Blockbuster Trade for Bo Horvat

Alex Chauvancy | January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Our first big trade of the 2022-23 season went down early yesterday evening. The Vancouver Canucks dealt Bo Horvat, who had long been in the rumor mill, to the New York Islanders in exchange for a conditional 2023 first-round pick, Anthony Beauvillier, and the Islanders’ top prospect — Aatu Raty. The…

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