With Dakota Joshua being sent to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a future pick, Alex Rickman takes us through the deal, what led to this decision being made, and what it could mean for the Canucks going forward. 

On July 1st, Brock Boeser signed a 7-year extension to remain a Vancouver Canuck for the forseeable future. JC Clemas offers his take on the signing and what else could come with it for Vancouver this offseason. 

On Wednesday morning, the Canucks acquired forward Evander Kane from the Edmonton Oilers for a fourth round pick. Alex Rickman takes us through the confusing deal.

With just a week to go before the draft, Alex Rickman takes us through his idea of what the Canucks should do this offseason to get the Canucks where they need to be. 

Miss the first couple of games of Abbotsford's Calder Cup Final series against the Charlotte Checkers? Look no further! Kaja Antic takes us through Games 1-3 of this series ahead of tonight's Game 4.

With the Abbotsford Canucks now set to face the Charlotte Checkers for the Calder Cup, JC Clemas takes us through how the AHL Canucks got here and what to look out for in this series.

Could Marco Rossi be making his way to Vancouver? Read what Alex Rickman has to say about the idea of the Canucks pulling the trigger on a deal for the Minnesota Wild forward, a rumoured target of theirs ahead of the draft. 

With the Abbotsford Canucks set to take on the Texas Stars in the AHL Western Conference Final, JC Clemas takes us through what has led us to this point and what to expect from the Canucks and Stars in this series.

Now that the Canucks are locked into the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, Alex Rickman seeks to answer the question on the minds of many across Canucks nation: should the Canucks keep their pick, or trade it to help bolster their forward core ahead of the 2025-26 campaign?

With what promises to be an intriguing offseason on the horizon for the Vancouver Canucks, Isaac Henry takes us through the players currently in the Canucks organization to see where fans can expect everyone to be in three years time. 

After weeks of speculation on what may happen, Tom Willander has finally put pen to paper and signed his entry level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Alex Rickman offers his thoughts on the deal, and what this means for the Canucks going forward. 

On May 14th, Adam Foote was named the 22nd Head Coach in Canucks history. JC Clemas offers his thoughts on the hire, and what it means for the future of the Vancouver Canucks and Quinn Hughes.

Who could take over as the Canucks Head Coach following Rick Tocchet stepping away from the team? JC Clemas takes us through a variety of candidates for the job, from the good, to the bad, to the ugly. 

With the Canucks season having ended, Alex Rickman takes us through the Canucks roster and assigns grades to each player based on their performance over the course of this disappointing season. 

Following the conclusion of Edmonton and LA's first-round series, JC Clemas takes us through Game 6 and what to expect in the second round when the Oilers take on the Vegas Golden Knights. 

Following a game that undoubtedly earned Darcy Kuemper a few dinners from his teammates, read what JC Clemas had to say about Edmonton taking a 3-2 series lead. 

With the series now tied at two games apiece, JC Clemas takes us through Edmonton's most recent win over Los Angeles and previews what may be to come as the series heads back to California. 

Following Edmonton's first win of their round one series against Los Angeles, check out what JC Clemas had to say about game 3 last night, and what to expect as this series continues. 

Want a recap of how Andrei Kuzmenko's LA Kings fared in game 2 of their series against the Edmonton Oilers? Check out what JC Clemas had to say about the game!

Yes, we have really stooped to this. Check out what JC Clemas had to say about Andrei Kuzmenko's playoff debut against the Edmonton Oilers last night, in what was sure to be one of the craziest games of this postseason.

With the NHL playoffs starting today, JC Clemas takes us through some of the former Canucks players who've made it to the big dance with their new teams. 

JC Clemas takes us through what was arguably one of the most disappointing seasons in Canucks history, looking at what went wrong and where we go from here. 

Despite this season not going remotely to plan for the Vancouver Canucks, there were a few bright spots in an otherwise dim season. JC Clemas takes us through some of these positives of a rough 2024-25 campaign. 

What will it take over the course of the rest of the season for the Canucks to make the playoffs? JC Clemas goes over what it would take for this to happen, not only from the Canucks, but from other teams vying for wild card spots. 

As we reach a critical point in the Canucks season, some key players are underperforming. JC Clemas takes us through who needs to step up their game if the Canucks want a shot at playoff hockey. 

With the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline now in the rear view mirror, we look ahead to who may join the Canucks prospect pool at this summer's draft. Kaelyb Kowal takes us through some of the prospects who may be joining the Canucks organization.

On the eve of the NHL Trade Deadline, who could we see make their way to Vancouver? Alex Rickman and JC Clemas team up to list a few potential targets who could become the newest members of the Vancouver Canucks. 

Will the Canucks be buyers, sellers, or something else entirely at the deadline? It's anyone's guess right now, but Alex Rickman offers his take on what we could see the Canucks do between now and Friday. 

We are less than one week from the NHL Trade Deadline, and Brock Boeser's future remains very uncertain. What should the Canucks do with their star winger? Alex Rickman takes a look and offers his analysis on what the future should hold. 

With only a week until the NHL trade deadline, JC Clemas goes through the Canucks impending free agents to see who should be re-signed, and who they can afford to lose. 

After another famous golden goal victory against the United States, Alex Rickman recaps a wild night of hockey and what led Canada to this triumph against their bitter rivals. 

Will Canada avenge their round-robin loss, or will the United States take home the Four Nations Face-Off title on home ice? It all goes down to tonight, and JC Clemas offers us his preview of the action here. 

Could the Four Nations Face-Off be just the change needed for Elias Pettersson to get his season back on track? JC Clemas takes a look into how playing for his country could allow Petey to find his game again. 

As we reach what would normally be the All-Star break and the unofficial halfway point of the season, who should be considered the favourites to take home the Canucks team awards? Alex Rickman offers his take. 

Did the Canucks make the right move trading JT Miller instead of Elias Pettersson, or should it have been EP40 being sent out of town? JC Clemas gives his take as to why the Canucks front office traded the right guy. 

Off the back of one of the most memorable days in Canucks history, Alex Rickman breaks down what may be next for the Canucks lineup, and who could end up playing alongside who. 

In a move designed to confuse sportswriters across Vancouver, a third Pettersson has joined the Canucks ranks. Following a busy day in Vancouver, Alex Rickman breaks down the Canucks second major deal of the day. 

On Friday afternoon, the Canucks made a blockbuster deal, sending JT Miller and others to the New York Rangers in exchange for Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini, and a first-round pick. Alex Rickman breaks down the trade and what Canucks fans can expect to see next. 

The Vancouver Canucks have won three straight games. How? JC Clemas takes us through these three wins and who and what have contributed to the Canucks current hot streak. 

With new rumours seemingly popping up on a daily basis now, Alex Rickman attempts to answer the question on the mind of Canucks fans; what the hell is going on?

With JT Miller seemingly on his way out of Vancouver soon, what do the Canucks stand to potentially gain and lose from parting ways with their star centre? JC Clemas takes us through the pros and cons of trading JT Miller. 

Things have not been great for the Canucks since the last issue of the panic meter. Why? JC Clemas takes us through the issues plaguing the team of late. 

With Kevin Lankinen set to hit free agency this summer, should the Canucks sell high on the Finnish netminder? Trevor Steunenberg goes through what he believes are the harsh truths of the matter, and why he believes Vancouver should trade Lankinen.

Unfortunately, it's seeming more and more likely that one of JT Miller or Elias Pettersson could be on their way out of Vancouver in the near future. But where could they go, and what might the Canucks get back for losing one of their star players? Alex Rickman brings up some potential options. 

After yet another heartbreaking overtime loss, this time at the hands of the Washington Capitals, JC Clemas ranks the Canucks overtime losses this season from least to most gut-wrenching.

With Kevin Lankinen set to hit free agency this summer, the future of the backup goalie position for the Canucks once again seems murky. Alex Rickman takes us through who could potentially be called in to back up Thatcher Demko next season. 

Following a pair of lacklustre performances in the absence of Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, JC Clemas asks the question on everyone's mind; Can the Canucks win a game without Quinn Hughes on the ice? 

It's no secret that Quinn Hughes has been the Canucks best player this season, and should be the favourite to win his second consecutive Norris Trophy. But should he also be taking home the Hart? JC Clemas makes his case for Hughes to take home the league's highest individual honour.

As we approach the new year, a lot hasn't been going to plan for the Canucks. Alex Rickman takes us through the roster and covers how he thinks each player has performed so far this season. 

With rumours of friction between the Canucks star centres swirling, Alex Rickman tries to make some sense of the ongoing situation, and how the Canucks should handle things should there be any merit to these rumours

JC Clemas takes us through the issues currently weighing heavy on the minds of Canucks fans, offering his take on how much stock should be put into these various issues. 

With Thatcher Demko set to serve as the Canucks backup against the Blue Jackets, Alex Rickman analyzes what his return to the ice could mean for the Canucks going forward. 

Following a road trip that saw the Canucks take 9 of a possible 12 points, JC Clemas offers his summary of each game and his takeaways from the trip as a whole. 

What's happened to Arturs Silovs? Will he be able to regain his playoff form? JC Clemas takes a look at the play of the Canucks netminder to see what needs to happen to get the Arty Party bumping again. 

After attending the Canucks gutsy away win against the Senators, JC Clemas writes about his experience cheering his team and his new favourite player on to victory. 

The Canucks are undoubtedly in need of help on defence, but who could they look to bring in to solve their problems? Alex Rickman takes us through several potential options and how they may fit into the Canucks roster. 

Following a less-than-ideal start to the season for Nils Höglander, should the Canucks consider parting ways with the player? JC Clemas looks into why the Canucks should avoid moving Höglander for the time being.

Having already used several call-ups throughout the course of the season, JC Clemas goes over who may be next in line for a taste of NHL action should the Canucks need to bring in further support from Abbotsford.

With top prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki set to make his NHL debut on Tuesday, Alex Rickman takes us through what has led to this moment and what Canucks fans can hope to see from the young Swede. 

Following a surprising deal that sent winger Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations, JC Clemas attempts to make some sense of a perplexing move. 

In the first edition of the Canucks Panic Meter, JC Clemas takes us through his thoughts on some of the topics worrying Canucks fans, and how worried we should be by them. 

Elias Pettersson's season has gotten off to a rough start, to say the least. What factors may be playing into this, and is it time for fans to panic? JC Clemas offers his take. 

Following an impressive showing in his first three games as a Canuck, Alex Rickman goes over what the future may hold for Erik Brännström, and what kind of value he brings to the Vancouver lineup. 

Who has impressed the most through the Canucks first five games? JC Clemas goes over the four players who have made the biggest impression on him to begin this campaign. 

With the 2024-25 season now in swing, JC Clemas goes over what he views as the 5 keys to a successful campaign for the Vancouver Canucks. 

In his first article with Canucks Chronicles, JC Clemas analyzes how the Canucks new signings may fit into the team, and makes some predictions as to how their first seasons in blue and green may go. 

Could Jonathan Lekkerimäki find himself in the NHL come opening night? Alex Rickman analyzes why this may be possible, and the ideal path for his development into the player the Canucks hope he will be. 

Who should play on the Canucks second line alongside Elias Pettersson next season? Alex Rickman goes over some of the available options and speculates on who he believes Petey's new wingers could be. 

Few options remain unsigned should the Canucks wish to continue adding to their roster via free agency. One of those few, however, could prove to be a difference maker if given a chance to prove himself in Vancouver. Alex Rickman outlines why the Canucks should be in on Flames free agent Oliver Kylington. 

Following a flurry of new signings on July 1st, Alex Rickman takes a look at how the newest members of the Vancouver Canucks may fit into the team, and what they bring to the table. 

Our fourth, final, and potentially most controversial installment of the series comes from Isaac Henry, who offers his plan as a touching farewell to the beloved capfriendly.com 

Zach Mason offers his perspective on how the Canucks can improve their roster over the next few weeks. 

Trevor Steunenberg provides his take on how the Canucks can improve their roster as the status of many core pieces of their most successful team are up in the air

Strikes to the back of the head, or rabbit punches as they are sometimes called, are among the most dangerous strikes in combat sports. So why is the NHL not doing much to put a stop to them? Zach Mason explains why the league should consider intervening. 

As our offseason coverage continues, Alex Rickman looks into some defencemen who the Canucks could seek out to help bolster their depth. 

With free agency on the horizon, Alex Rickman goes over a few wingers who the Canucks could target to bolster their depth ahead of an important 2024-25 season. 

Now that the Canucks season has come to a close, we turn to the offseason and how the Canucks may go about building off of the past year's success. In our first part of this series, Alex Rickman goes through the moves he would make if he were in Allvin and Rutherford's shoes. 

Following Arturs Silovs' strong showing in the postseason, Alex Rickman shares his thoughts on what this may mean for the NHL and AHL Canucks going forward, as well as the state of the Canucks player development. 

On Monday night, the Canucks will play their biggest game of the season to date against the Edmonton Oilers. With Brock Boeser now unavailable, do the Canucks have the ability to get it done in a must-win game? Alex Rickman shares his thoughts. 

With the Canucks second-round series with the Oilers set to kick off tomorrow night, Alex Rickman takes a look at the factors that could decide this series, and whether or not the Canucks will be able to advance to the conference final. 

After a game-two loss and the news that Thatcher Demko is unlikely to return during the first round, should Canucks fans be hitting the panic button? Alex Rickman offers his take on why fans should remain calm despite the tough circumstances. 

On Sunday, April 21st, the Canucks will begin their postseason at home against the Nashville Predators. Alex Rickman previews this first-round matchup to see what Canucks fans can expect from this series. 

Following the recent news that the Arizona Coyotes will be relocating to Salt Lake City ahead of next season, it has been confirmed that the Coyotes will have a chance to rejoin the league in 5 years as an expansion team. Alex Rickman shares why he believes the league is rushing into a poor decision. 

Should the Canucks return to using Where the Streets Have No Name and Holiday as part of their in-arena experience, or should they look away from the past and continue using their current songs? Alex Rickman discusses. 

After weeks of rumours, the Vancouver Canucks opted not to sign veteran winger Phil Kessel ahead of the trade deadline. Zach Mason looks into why that may have been. 

The Canucks surprised many in the week leading up to the trade deadline, making no moves despite being linked to some of the biggest fish on the market. Why was this? Alex Rickman analyzes the Canucks quiet deadline, and whether or not this was the right decision from Canucks management. 

Less than a week remains until the NHL trade deadline, what could the Canucks look to do to add to their roster ahead of the playoffs? Alex Rickman takes one final look at available options to see what may be on the cards for the Canucks.

Despite a strong effort, the Canucks fell to the Penguins in overtime 4-3 on Tuesday night. Alex Rickman recaps the Canucks performance in this game, including the strong game and fan reception for JT Miller. 

After the Elias Lindholm trade, what else could the Canucks do before the March 8th deadline? Alex Rickman looks over a few more options who could be making their way to the West Coast in the coming weeks.

The All-Star break has now come and gone, so let's take a look through the Canucks roster to see how each player has been doing. Alex Rickman assigns each player a letter grade to assess their performance through the first half of the season.

On the evening of January 31st, the Canucks announced the acquisition of centre Elias Lindholm from the Flames in a blockbuster deal. Alex Rickman analyzes the deal and the impact it could have on the Canucks in the short and long term.

Who could the Canucks look to bring in to bolster their ranks ahead of the postseason? Alex Rickman looks at several potential future Canucks to see who may make the most sense to bring to Vancouver.

With Trevor Zegras appearing to be on the trade block, should the Canucks consider a move for the forward? Alex Rickman offers his opinion on the matter. 

On December 15th, Canucks GM Patrik Allvin announced that forward Jack Studnicka had been traded to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Nick Cicek and 2024 6th. Zach Mason analyzes what the Canucks can expect to get out of this deal. 

With the Canucks finalizing a deal to send Anthony Beauvillier to the Blackhawks in exchange for a 5th-round pick, we analyze what this trade may mean for the Canucks in the near future.

With the Canucks having such a wide array of alternate looks in their history, Alex Rickman seeks to rank these looks from worst to best. 

With Canucks netminders Thatcher Demko and Casey Desmith both off to a hot start, we discuss how important their success is to the team, as well as the potential implications Desmith's play may have on Arturs Silovs.

With the Canucks 2023-24 season set to kick off tonight, what can we expect from the team this year? Alex Rickman dives into his expectations position by position to see what Canucks fans should expect. 

Following the Tanner Pearson trade, the Canucks have a few roster spots open for young wingers to take. Who may be the players stepping up to the plate to take these spots?

Among the Canucks host of recent additions, defencemen Carson Soucy and Filip Hronek may be the key players in deciding whether the new look defence sinks or swims.

The Canucks announced today that defenseman Quinn Hughes will be named the 15th captain of the team. See where Quinn fits in the rich history of Canucks captains and what he brings as a leader.

Coming off an up-and-down 2022-23 campaign, the Canucks will be wanting to see a more consistent Miller this season. But just how important is his play to the Canucks playoff hopes?

While many Canucks fans seem occupied with Elias Pettersson's pending contract extension, the Canucks starboy remains unfazed and wants to take his time.

Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has signed Swiss forward Pius Suter to a two-year, $3.2 million contract.

Many Canucks fans have yearned for changes to be made at Rogers Arena for years. Now that changes are being made, read about what's to come at Rogers arena as well as some suggestions to enhance the fan experience. 

The Canucks have been one of the more quietly active teams in free agency. With more rumours circulating, catch up on everything that has been done and everything that could happen in the near future.

Despite having a seemingly short supply of picks, the Canucks managed to add some exciting talent in much-needed areas at one of the most talent-rich drafts in recent years.

Tomorrow is arguably the most important day of the season for many teams looking to add the final pieces to their 2023-24 squad, here are a few names for Canucks fans to monitor as Patrik Allvin looks to complete his squad.

In the third and final instalment, see which players cement themselves among the best of the best in the top 10 of the 2023 NHL draft class.

As we progress through the first round in reverse order, the talent continues to amp up in what is expected to be a stacked draft class.

The Canucks finally waived the white flag on the Oliver Ekman-Larsson revival attempt, buying out the remaining four years of his lucrative contract to save ten million dollars of cap space over the next 4 years. Now that the Canucks finally have some space to work with, how should Patrik Allvin use it?

Various teams are expected to find their next star player within the first round of this loaded draft year. Will any of the teams in the bottom 12 get their hands on a steal?

The Canucks are expected to have two strong options to fill a positional hole when they go on the clock later this month, but which of these two strong defensemen is the right choice?

While the Canucks seem to be set for the near future with Thatcher Demko and Arturs Silovs in net, there is no such thing as too many goalie prospects. Given the Canucks are in no rush to find their next potential starter, here are a few late round goalie gets that would make fantastic additions to Ian Clark's clientelle. 

The Canucks iconic "skate" jersey has deep-rooted itself in the team's identity and has become one of the most beloved jersey designs in the history of North American sports, but do Canucks fans support the idea of resurrecting it?

The 2023 NHL draft is looking like it could be one of the more loaded draft classes in recent years, with a decent amount of homegrown BC talent expected to be taken off the board early.

On John Garrett day, we look back on the career of beloved long time Canucks colour commentator and former player John Garrett.

As the annual NHL draft lottery approaches, read about the Canucks' chances of landing the franchise-altering first overall pick and the opportunity to select hometown talent Connor Bedard

As our first season covering the Canucks comes to a close, read a round up of all the good and the bad of the 2022-23 season

The Canucks have kept busy since the trade deadline, adding 4 more young players to their roster, signing them all as undrafted free agents (UDFAs). 

As an eventful season winds down, the Canucks prepare to head into their first offseason without a captain since 2019, who should replace Bo Horvat and don the "C" on their jersey come October?

21 year-old Latvian Arturs Silovs has worked his way up the affiliation ladder, effectively wedging himself into an NHL roster spot in just his 3rd season since being drafted in 2019. But what does his surprise appearance mean for the future of the Canucks netminding?

The Canucks acquired 25 year old right hand defenseman Filip Hronek in a trade with the Red Wings today, but was it the right move for a team that was seemingly tearing itself down?

A full breakdown of the small deal that saw the Canucks add another young piece to their forward core for F William Lockwood and a 7th round pick.

As the trade deadline looms, read about the remaining names that could be on the block leading up to the deadline.

February 9th: The fourth installment of the series sees the Canucks bring in a franchise player amongst a sea of familiar faces

After taking a day to gather my thoughts, I am providing my take on the trade that sent the former Canucks captain eastward.

January 30th: Alex Rickman provides some thoughts on the situation that saw beloved bench boss Bruce Boudreau let go from the team after weeks of speculation.

January 10th: Alex Rickman opens the new year with a continuation of the Jim Benning draft overview series.

December 14th: As the Canucks approach the midway mark of the season, notable players are beginning to find themselves stuck in the annual Canucks speculation station.

In his second year as the General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks, Jim Benning looked to add to the team's prospect pool after a first-round playoff exit.

December 6th: The Canucks pulled off the improbable last night, overcoming a 4-0 deficit en route to a thrilling 7-6 overtime win.

In the first part of a multi-article series, Alex Rickman discusses and evaluates the first of many drafts in the Jim Benning era. 

November 24th: Vancouver fought tooth and nail for a hard-earned pair of points against the cup champion Colorado Avalanche in a primetime clash. 

November 16th: The Canucks are home from a five-game Atlantic division road trip which saw the team play top-quality teams and bottom feeders multiple times in the span of a week.

November 10th: As the Canucks endured another tough loss last night, Alex Rickman looks to lighten the mood with a debate surrounding one of hockey's greatest traditions. Who's lip lettuce will take home the crown as the best in Canucks history?