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Canucks' Zeev Buium: Agrees to eight-year extension
Buium agreed to an eight-year, $75.04 million contract extension with the Canucks on Friday.
Buium was a first-round pick by the Wild in 2024, and he appeared in 31 regular-season matchups with Minnesota last year before being traded to the Canucks in mid-December. Across 76 regular-season appearances between the two clubs last year, the 20-year-old racked up six goals, 20 assists, 55 blocked shots, 41 PIM and 28 hits while averaging 19:35 of ice time, and he'll be rewarded with a long-term contract extension before the 2026-27 campaign.
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Canucks' Filip Chytil: Feels ready for 2026-27
Chytil (face) participated in a scrimmage Wednesday and told reporters afterward that he feels good heading into 2026-27, Chris Faber of the Canucks' official site reports.
Chytil's last official game action was Feb. 2. "I feel good. It was long, since I had [an] offseason since February, so I had a lot of time to focus on certain things, and I think it went well off the ice and on the ice as well," said Chytil. "I'm ready for [the] season." While his lengthy injury history will remain a concern -- he's played in a total of just 78 games over the last three campaigns -- Chytil is projected to see at least middle-six minutes for the Canucks. His best year was 2022-23 with the Rangers, as he put up 45 points in 74 regular-season contests, and getting back to that level would make him a decent in-season pickup for fantasy managers.
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Canucks' Chris Driedger: Accepts PTO
Driedger accepted a professional tryout offer with the Canucks on Thursday.
Driedger had a 3.05 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 23 regular-season outings with the KHL's Chelyabinsk Traktor in 2025-26. The 32-year-old netminder has a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 67 career regular-season appearances at the NHL level, but he hasn't played in the league since 2023-24. Thatcher Demko (hip) might not be ready for the start of training camp, which could create an opening for Driedger. However, even if Demko ends up missing the start of the season, Driedger wouldn't be a lock to make the Canucks' Opening Day roster. Driedger would have to earn the No. 2 spot over Nikita Tolopilo, while Kevin Lankinen would likely begin the campaign as the No. 1 option if Demko is unavailable.
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Canucks' Adam Novotny: Could enter mix for spot on NHL roster
Novotny could make his case for an NHL roster spot during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Novotny was selected by the Canucks with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, and he logged 34 goals and 31 assists across 58 regular-season games with OHL Peterborough last year. While he's a bit of a long shot to ultimately break camp with the Canucks, the 18-year-old has strong physical traits that could allow him to make enough of an impression during camp to be in the conversation for an Opening Night roster spot.
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Canucks' Nikita Tolopilo: Set to compete for roster spot
Tolopilo is slated to compete for an Opening Night roster spot during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Tolopilo made a career-high 21 regular-season appearances with the Canucks last year, and he went 6-11-2 with a 3.61 GAA and .881 save percentage. It's not yet clear whether Thatcher Demko (hip) will be ready for the start of training camp this fall, while Kevin Lankinen was inconsistent over 47 regular-season appearances last year. As a result, the Canucks could benefit from beginning the 2026-27 season with three goaltenders on the NHL roster, but Tolopilo will likely need to prove that he's more reliable than other netminders who may become available on the waiver wire or via trade.
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Canucks' Tom Willander: Expected to begin regular season in NHL
Willander appears likely to make the Canucks' Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Willander will still need to make an impression during training camp in September as he pushes for a spot on the Opening Night roster, but Drance suggests that the blueliner's development would benefit most by playing at the NHL level. The 21-year-old Willander made 70 regular-season appearances last year in his first taste of NHL action, recording five goals, 16 assists, 78 blocked shots, 35 hits and 28 PIM while averaging 16:59 of ice time.
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Canucks' Victor Mancini: Likely to make Opening Night roster
Mancini appears likely to make the Canucks' Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 campaign, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Although training camp is still several weeks away, Mancini appears to have the inside track to a spot on the NHL roster after signing a two-year, one-way extension in March. The 24-year-old remains waiver exempt ahead of the 2026-27 season, so it's possible that he gets sent to the AHL if he struggles during camp, but even if he spends some time in the minors, it wouldn't be surprising to see him earn his fair share of playing time at the NHL level. Across 24 regular-season appearances with Vancouver last year, Mancini recorded no goals, three assists, 28 hits, 26 blocked shots and seven PIM while averaging 13:44 of ice time.
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Canucks' Aatu Raty: Expected to see increased role this year
Raty will likely have opportunities to take on an expanded role during the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Drance reports that there were times last season in which Raty wasn't in the good graces of former head coach Adam Foote, but the 23-year-old center should benefit from a fresh start under new bench boss Manny Malhotra. Across 66 regular-season appearances last year, Raty generated four goals, 10 assists, 165 hits, 22 PIM and 16 blocked shots while averaging 12:01 of ice time, and he should have plenty of chances to showcase his two-way prowess this season.
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Canucks' Liam Ohgren: Should remain solid two-way player
Ohgren is expected to have opportunities to showcase his two-way game in the 2026-27 campaign after he displayed some promise on the penalty kill last year, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Ohgren made a career-high 69 regular-season appearances between the Wild and Canucks last year, posting eight goals, 10 assists, 69 hits and 41 blocked shots while averaging 13:10 of ice time. Most of that production came during his time with Vancouver (51 games), and the 22-year-old should have opportunities to build upon that momentum during the 2026-27 season, especially outside of even-strength situations.
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Canucks' Drew O'Connor: Set to enter contract year
O'Connor could be placed in more situations to showcase his abilities in 2026-27, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
O'Connor will be eligible for unrestricted free agency after the 2026-27 campaign, which could make him a potential trade candidate. His versatility and two-way game could be attractive to other teams, especially if he gets off to a strong start. O'Connor had 17 goals, 29 points, 136 shots on net and 77 hits across 82 games during the 2025-26 regular season.
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Canucks' Kevin Lankinen: Could establish more consistency in 2026-27
Lankinen appears to be poised for more consistency during the 2026-27 season after a shaky performance last year, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Lankinen made 47 regular-season appearances last year -- the second-highest mark of his career -- but went 11-27-5 with a career-worst 3.70 GAA and .875 save percentage. However, he was tending to some personal matters during the 2025-26 campaign, and with Thatcher Demko's (hip) status uncertain ahead of training camp this year, Lankinen could have the opportunity to emerge as part of a timeshare that would presumably allow him more time to rest and generate more consistent success. Lankinen has proven to be capable of performing well over a full season, as he went 25-15-10 with a 2.62 GAA and .902 save percentage across 51 regular-season appearances with Vancouver in the 2024-25 campaign.
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Canucks' Thatcher Demko: Status uncertain ahead of camp
Demko's (hip) status is uncertain for the start of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports Monday.
Demko missed the final few months of the 2025-26 campaign after undergoing hip surgery, and with less than a month before the Canucks begin training camp, it's not yet clear whether the netminder will be healthy enough to take the ice. After making 51 regular-season appearances during the 2023-24 campaign, Demko was limited to a total of 43 games over the last two years combined as he dealt with injuries in each of those campaigns. Regardless of whether the 30-year-old has the green light for the start of training camp, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Canucks manage his workload this year in order to preserve his health over a full season.
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Canucks' Braeden Cootes: Could see more NHL time in 2026-27
Cootes will likely see more games in the NHL during the 2026-27 campaign, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Monday.
Cootes appeared in three games with Vancouver last October after claiming an NHL roster spot out of training camp. He will be in the mix for an Opening Night position again ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, but he is also eligible to play in the AHL or return to the junior ranks. The Canucks selected Cootes with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
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Canucks' Adam Novotny: Inks entry-level deal
Novotny signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Vancouver on Tuesday.
Novotny produced 34 goals and 65 points across 58 regular-season games for OHL Peterborough in 2025-26. The Canucks selected the 18-year-old forward with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Novotny will probably return to the junior ranks for the 2026-27 campaign.
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Canucks' Matthew Stienburg: Signs two-way contract
Stienburg signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Thursday.
After getting his first taste of NHL action during the 2024-25 campaign by making eight regular-season appearances with the Avalanche, Stienburg played exclusively in the minors last year. He was limited to eight regular-season appearances with AHL Colorado last season while dealing with an injury, and he recorded two goals, an assist and 11 PIM. He'll likely spend most of his time in the minors during the 2026-27 campaign.
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Canucks' Jamie Oleksiak: Moving north on two-year deal
Oleksiak signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.
After five years with the Kraken, Oleksiak will head north of the border. He produced five goals, 10 assists, 77 shots on net, 36 PIM, 112 hits, 106 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating over 78 outings with Seattle last season. Oleksiak will likely fill at least part of the role previously occupied by Marcus Pettersson, who Vancouver dealt to the Rangers on Wednesday. Oleksiak carries some fantasy value in banger leagues but has topped the 20-point mark just once in his career.
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Canucks' Trey Fix-Wolansky: Lands two-way deal
Fix-Wolansky signed a one-year, two-way contract with Vancouver on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Fix-Wolansky hasn't logged an NHL game since 2023-24, when he played in 11 outings for Columbus. While he might have a better chance of making the roster in Vancouver, the 27-year-old winger will likely spend the bulk of the upcoming season in the minors, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
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Canucks' Akil Thomas: Inks two-way pact with Vancouver
Thomas signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.
Thomas made 25 regular-season NHL appearances with the Kings during the 2024-25 campaign, but he spent the entirety of last season in the minors. Across 39 regular-season AHL appearances between Ontario and Springfield last year, he recorded nine goals, 13 assists and 16 PIM. He'll likely have the opportunity to compete for an NHL roster spot under his two-way contract, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend most of his time in the minors.
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Canucks' Luke Schenn: Gets one-year contract
Schenn signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.
Schenn had a goal, seven points, 43 PIM, 149 hits and 57 blocks in 50 regular-season appearances between Winnipeg and Buffalo in 2025-26. He's returning to the Canucks after playing for them in 2022-23 and part of 2023-24. The 36-year-old blueliner will likely open the upcoming campaign on the third pairing and help with the penalty kill. Schenn should accumulate plenty of PIM and hits as long as he stays healthy and in the lineup.
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Canucks' Paul Cotter: Grabs one-year deal
Cotter agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.15 million contract with Vancouver on Wednesday.
Cotter missed the 20-point mark last year for the first time since his 2022-23 rookie campaign, which may have factored into New Jersey's decision not to give him a qualifying offer. Even with a change of scenery, the 26-year-old center is unlikely to be anything more than a bottom-six forward who helps kill penalties. He'll add some value in formats that utilize hits, but is otherwise a relative non-factor.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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2.52 (30th) |
3.77 (32nd) |
21.8 (14th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| T. Demko G Thatcher Demko G | Hip |
| E. Kane LW Evander Kane LW | Upper Body |
| D. Forbort D Derek Forbort D | Hip |