The NCAA season begins in October, and several Vancouver Canucks prospects will be looking to win a National Championship by the end of this season. The Canucks have an interesting prospect pool in the American college system, with many of them looking to take important roles on their team, and some will be playing with … Read more
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is ready to begin its regular season, and Vancouver Canucks fans should be excited to see their top prospects take the ice with their junior teams. These prospects will be looking to take big steps forward in hopes of one day joining the Canucks and playing a big role in … Read more
When the Vancouver Canucks brought in Evander Kane, it wasn’t just about adding another scorer or an experienced veteran. It was also about chemistry—finding the right linemates who could elevate one another. Kane has been around long enough to know when a teammate has taken a step forward, and his early comments about Elias Pettersson … Read more
In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News and Rumours, Quinn Hughes speaks for the first time since president Jim Rutherford’s infamous press conference about his future. Meanwhile, Evander Kane pumps up Elias Pettersson and talks about the potential of playing alongside him this season. Finally, more details emerge about training camp in Penticton, including high … Read more
Lekkerimäki is feeling more confident as he heads into his second year with the Canucks. Last year was his first rodeo in North America, but he’s looking forward to getting back on the horse for the 2025-26 season. “I feel better about everything in my game,” he said. “It’s my second year now, it’s not … Read more
On Wednesday afternoon, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they have signed Braeden Cootes to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC). The 18-year-old center was drafted 15th overall by the Canucks in the 2025 NHL Draft. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have agreed to terms with forward Braeden Cootes on a three-year, entry-level … Read more
Brian Idalski helped push St. Cloud State back to national prominence (photo: St. Cloud State Athletics). St. Cloud State women’s hockey head coach Brian Idalski has been named the first-ever head coach of PWHL Vancouver. “We are excited for Brian and his future in the PWHL,” said St. Cloud State director of athletics Holly Schreiner … Read more
Photo: Andy Nietupski The Vancouver Canucks have named Brett McLean an assistant coach on the staff of new head coach Adam Foote. McLean spent the past two seasons as head coach of the AHL’s Iowa Wild, posting a combined record of 54-74-10-6. He had previously spent three seasons as an assistant with the Minnesota Wild, … Read more
Cara Gardner Morey spent 14 seasons at Princeton (photo: Princeton Athletics). Cara Gardner Morey has resigned her position as head coach of Princeton’s women’s hockey team to accept a new role as general manager of PWHL Vancouver, an expansion franchise set to begin play in the 2025-26 season. Gardner Morey has spent the last 14 … Read more
Adam Foote named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, bringing leadership, trust, and a new voice to a familiar locker room. Sometimes, the next voice a team needs is one they’ve already been listening to. In Vancouver, amid a franchise seeking direction and identity, the Canucks didn’t search far for their next leader. They looked … Read more