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Dhaliwal: ‘Sounds like’ Canucks and Willander are $200,000 apart

One of the many burning questions surrounding the Vancouver Canucks this offseason is when will the organization get Tom Willander signed? The contract negotiation drama between the Canucks and their 2023 11th overall pick continues.

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Who needs to step up for the Abbotsford Canucks to eliminate Tucson in deciding game on Saturday night?

It’s the cruel truth of a best-of-three series to start the American Hockey League playoffs – all the hard work, all the effort, all the sweat and energy expended over the course of a lengthy regulation season can be undone in essentially the blink of an eye.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 25

14 other NHL teams are competing with the Canucks for centres this summer?

The Vancouver Canucks need to acquire a high-quality centre this summer. Pretty much everyone agrees on that. Fans think so, the media says so, and GM Patrik Allvin has already stated that it will be the organization’s top priority.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 25

Canucks: Trevor Linden gives his thoughts on Elias Pettersson

A Vancouver Canucks legend is giving his opinion on one of today’s stars. Former Canucks captain Trevor Linden appeared on Canucks Central on Sportsnet 650 on Thursday and was asked about forward Elias Pettersson, who had a tumultuous 2024-25 season.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 25

Offseason Dreaming Could the Canucks pull off an offer sheet for Mavrik Bourque?

The 2025 offseason has begun for the Vancouver Canucks, and it already promises to be a doozy. In this ongoing series of Offseason Dreaming, we’re looking at the very best of what are a wide range of possible outcomes for the Canucks this summer.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

Positives and Negatives in Nils Höglander’s 2024-25 Season

This season, from October 22, 2024 to January 13, 2025, Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Höglander had no goals. In the same span in the season before, he had 11.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 24

Sammy Blais’ playoff experience proving beneficial for young Abbotsford Canucks playoff roster

The Abbotsford Canucks kicked off their opening round of the Calder Cup playoffs with a 4-3 win over the Tucson Roadrunners on Wednesday night. The Canucks held a 4-1 lead before squandering their advantage in the third period, with the Roadrunners given an opportunity to equalize the game with a penalty shot with 34.6 seconds left on the clock.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / April 24

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Concerning News Regarding Quinn Hughes' Future with Canucks

Some concerning news has been revealed by Elliotte Friedman regarding Quinn Hughes' future with the Canucks, and he may not be there long-term. The off-season has been tumultuous, and there has been uncertainty about Quinn Hughes' long-term future with the Canucks.

Conor Garland News / Canucksarmy / April 24

Canucks’ Garland and O’Connor named to Team USA for upcoming IIHF World Championship

On Thursday, it was confirmed that Vancouver Canucks forwards Conor Garland and Drew O’Connor will join Team USA for the upcoming IIHF World Championship.

Elias Pettersson News / Canucksarmy / April 24

Elias Pettersson’s agent not surprised Canucks might trade his client this offseason

On Wednesday, J.P. Barry, agent of Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, joined Donnie and Dhali – The Team. He was asked if he was surprised to hear general manager Patrik Allvin say that he will “keep all [his] options open” regarding possibly trading Barry’s client.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

Vancouver Canucks Player Report Cards: Forwards

That’s a wrap(-ish)! Time to put out the Vancouver Canucks player report cards for the 2024-25 season. It’s been a wildly unstable season, leading to on-ice changes, so we’re limiting it to the players who finished the year with the team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 24

4 takeaways from the PWHL Vancouver announcement

On a gorgeous April morning, with the backdrop of Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains in the distance, history was made on Wednesday as Vancouver was named as the 7th city in the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / April 24

Elliotte Friedman Gives Insight On The Possibility Of The Hughes Brothers Reuiniting In Vancouver

Following comments from Canucks president Jim Rutherford, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman provides insight on the possibility of the Hughes brothers playing together.

Dylan Larkin News / Canucksarmy / April 23

Canucks offseason centre trade target: Dylan Larkin

Following the frustration Dylan Larkin showed at his end-of-season press conference with the Detroit Red Wings management, he becomes a possible target for the Vancouver Canucks to trade for, with the hopes of adding a true top-six centreman.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / April 23

Canucks’ Filip Hronek to represent Czechia at World Championship

After a tumultuous season in Vancouver saw the Canucks miss the playoffs for the ninth time in 12 years, defenceman Filip Hronek will look to make an impact on the international stage.

Elias Pettersson News / Breakaway on SI / April 23

Elias Pettersson's Agent Finds Canucks Trade Rumors Unsurprising

The 2024-25 season was not a fun time for the Vancouver Canucks as feuds, trade rumors, and struggling stars lead to missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a long offseason ahead, even more speculation is on the horizon for the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / April 23

Canucks Avoid Tampering Charges After Hughes Brothers Comments

It's only fitting that, after such a tumultuous season, the Vancouver Canucks' end-of-season press conference would be the cherry on top of the sundae.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Roadrunners vs. Canucks: 2025 Round 1 Calder Cup Playoff Preview

It took all 72 games in their season, but on Saturday night, the Tucson Roadrunners finally clinched a playoff spot to return to the American Hockey League (AHL) Playoffs for the third straight season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / April 22

Vancouver Canucks Player Report Cards: Defence

Season’s done, “Garbage Bag Day” is finished, media meetings have happened. Now we can look back at the year and give the Canucks players their report cards.

Quinn Hughes News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

How worried should Canucks fans be about Quinn Hughes’ future?

Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford dropped a bomb on the hockey world on Monday when he mentioned the fact that captain Quinn Hughes wants to play hockey with his brothers, Jack and Luke.

Derek Forbort News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 22

Canucks interested in re-signing veteran defenseman

The Canucks have held preliminary extension talks with defenseman Derek Forbort, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports. The pending unrestricted free agent is coming off surgery on his orbital bone after breaking it in a fight with Wild forward Yakov Trenin, ending his season earlier than planned on April 12.

Jim Rutherford News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Canucks GM Jim Rutherford isn’t afraid to say what he believes

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Jim Rutherford, has never been worried to speak his mind through his tenure as an NHL executive. On

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / April 22

Canucks' Organization Crashing and Burning

I couldn't help but chuckle when the Vancouver Canucks' management duo shared that head coach Rick Tocchet's club option would not be exercised. Instead, Canucks' President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford stated the organization prefers to work out an extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

5 Canucks Prospects to Watch in Calder Cup Playoff Series vs. Roadrunners

There will be playoff hockey in the Lower Mainland this year – just not of the NHL variety. The Vancouver Canucks are not playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Abbotsford are set to face off against the Tucson Roadrunners in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21

Canucks Decline Coach Option on Rick Tocchet, Make Huge Offer

The Vancouver Canucks have officially declined to exercise the team option on head coach Rick Tocchet’s contract. Instead, the club has extended a new contract offer that would make Tocchet the highest-paid coach in Canucks history.