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Adam Foote gives thoughts on Cootes, Mancini, and more after Canucks’ loss to Kraken

Adam Foote’s first game as Vancouver Canucks head coach is in the books! And because it was a loss, we’re here to remind you it doesn’t count and that Foote still has a perfect coaching record.

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The Quiz of the Day

The Statsies: A first look at Cootes, Tolopilo shines, and Klimovich’s audition

Canucks hockey is so back. The Vancouver Canucks fell against the Seattle Kraken by a 5-3 scoreline away from home to open their preseason. Featuring a very young Canucks team against a pretty NHL-heavy Kraken squad, the result was to be somewhat expected, and honestly not even the worst.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 21

Cootes, Mancini, and Höglander stand out in Canucks’ loss to Kraken

Saturday’s scrimmage was fun, but today was even more fun. Just like the home opener on October 9th will be even more fun than this one. We’ve. Got. Hockey!

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 21

3 players to keep an eye on in tonight’s Canucks vs. Kraken game

Vancouver Canucks hockey is officially back! Training camp from the South Okanagan Events Centre has officially come to a close, and we now turn our attention to NHL preseason action.

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 21

Canucks cut 9 players from preseason roster

Following Sunday’s session in Penticton, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced they’ve made nine roster cuts from their preseason roster: Forward Josh Bloom was assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL).

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 21

A recent history of Canucks preseason records (and whether they’ve ever meant anything at all)

Of course, the preseason matters. It matters a great deal to certain individuals. Every year, exhibition games can and do make the difference in someone finally achieving their dream of making the NHL – or in the opposite direction, as they wind up being cut from the team.

Quinn Hughes News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Red Wings Linked to Canucks' Quinn Hughes in Attempt to Fix 2018 Draft Mistake

The Detroit Red Wings are among the teams monitoring Quinn Hughes’ future with the Vancouver Canucks, according to Ben Kuzma of The Province. The Canucks captain, who has two years remaining on his six-year, $47.1 million contract, will be eligible to sign an extension on July 1, 2026, but his comments have left the door open to a possible exit.

Thatcher Demko News / Canucksarmy / September 21

Demko delivers as Canucks leave Penticton following successful training camp

The story no one seems to be talking about as the Vancouver Canucks break training camp in Penticton is perhaps the most important one for the hockey club.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / September 21

Braeden Cootes talks first Canucks training camp, adjusting to the NHL level, and more

He might’ve been the only player from the Draft Class of 2025 invited to Vancouver Canucks training camp, but Braeden Cootes never looked out of place.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 20

Sherwood talks playing with Cootes, Canucks new systems, and more

Penticton, BC – Kiefer Sherwood has only one gear: maximum energy. He showed as much this weekend at the Vancouver Canucks‘ training camp. Sherwood was one of the brightest spots on the Canucks last season, becoming a fan favourite by breaking the single-season record for hits with 462 and having a career year in points with 40.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 20

8 takeaways from Canucks training camp scrimmage

Penticton, BC – The Vancouver Canucks held their annual intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday. Team White struck first off the stick of Kiefer Sherwood. But that was the only goal of the opening frame.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / September 20

Canucks 2025 first rounder Braeden Cootes making strong impression at training camp

Bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and battling for a role. At just 18 years old, Braeden Cootes is the youngest skater at Vancouver Canucks training camp in Penticton, but he isn’t just soaking it all in — he’s standing out.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 20

Sherwood-Cootes-Bains trio shines in Canucks scrimmage as Team White wins 4-1

That’s right, we’re busting out the Instant Reaction machine for today’s scrimmage to help put a bow on Canucks training camp 2025. We’re trying a slightly different format today, and if you like it, we might just keep it for this season!

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Ranking 10 greatest Vancouver Canucks of all time

The Vancouver Canucks have never won the Stanley Cup. Along with their expansion sibling Buffalo Sabres, they cannot get over the hump despite their diehard fan base.