Vancouver Canucks face key decisions with seven RFAs this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks are approaching a pivotal offseason with seven players set to become restricted free agents. This group includes both veterans and younger players, such as Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Danila Klimovich. The Canucks must extend qualifying offers to these RFAs by June 29, following the NHL Draft. Currently, only two of the seven players have participated in NHL games this season, while four are eligible for arbitration. The decisions made this summer will significantly impact the team's roster moving forward.
- •Seven players from the Canucks are RFAs in 2026.
- •Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Danila Klimovich are among the key names.
- •Qualifying offers are due by June 29, shortly after the NHL Draft.
- •Only two of the seven RFAs played in NHL games this season.
- •Four RFAs are eligible for arbitration this offseason.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Vancouver Canucks’ Seven 2026 Restricted Free Agents
"The Canucks' 2026 RFA class includes Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Danila Klimovich, and more.
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