Vancouver Canucks ranked 13th in NHL off-season analysis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Vancouver Canucks are ranked 13th in TheHockeyNews.com's evaluation of NHL off-seasons. After finishing last in the league during the 2025 season, the team's new general manager Ryan Johnson and coach Manny Malhotra are tasked with a significant rebuild. The Canucks made several roster changes, including the acquisition of players such as Brendan Gallagher and Jamie Oleksiak. However, they also parted ways with key contributors like Marcus Pettersson and Evander Kane. The Canucks’ management acknowledges that they need to bottom out before they can contend for the playoffs again, with a focus on long-term success and the development of a deeper prospect pool.
- •Vancouver Canucks finish last in 2025 season standings.
- •Ryan Johnson and Manny Malhotra lead off-season changes.
- •Team acquires Brendan Gallagher and Jamie Oleksiak.
- •Key departures include Marcus Pettersson and Evander Kane.
- •Focus on rebuilding toward a more competitive future.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 13, Vancouver Canucks
"As part of TheHockeyNews.com's current series ranking the off-seasons of every NHL team, we're focusing today's article on team No. 13 – the Vancouver Canucks.
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