Analysis

Apr 18, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) checks Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski (16) in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

What’s in store for Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s second year with the Canucks?

What to expect from Canucks new signings Curtis Lazar and Ilya Mikheyev

Grading the Canucks offseason (So far)

4 players that did not receive qualifying offers the Canucks could consider

MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 19: Colin White #36 of the Ottawa Senators prepares to take a faceoff during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on March 19, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-1. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Five depth forwards the Canucks could target in free agency

Apr 18, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Jason Dickinson (18) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Canucks buyout Jason Dickinson?

CALGARY, AB - MAY 15: Vladislav Namestnikov #92 of the Dallas Stars in action against the Calgary Flames during Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 15, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Five cheap free agent options for the Canucks

Nov 11, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) reacts after his goal as Vancouver Canucks right wing Juho Lammikko (91) skates away in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

An in-depth look at the Canucks bottom 6 for 2022-23

KITCHENER, ONTARIO - MARCH 23: Conor Geekie #28 of Team White skates during morning skate of the the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Five players the Canucks could draft with the 15th overall pick

May 3, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (45) passes the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Five young right-handed defencemen the Canucks could target in a trade

Apr 28, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) and forward J.T. Miller (9) and forward Elias Pettersson (40) celebrate the game winning goal scored by Boeser against the Los Angeles Kings in overtime at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Rating each Canucks player’s 2021-22 season out of 10

Apr 29, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Vancouver Canucks celebrate a goal by forward J.T. Miller (9) during the first period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Five way too early predictions for the Canucks offseason

Apr 29, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Devin Shore (14) scores the shoot-out winning goal against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Spencer Martin (30) at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Miller kept to 99 points as Canucks lose the last game of the season just like the first

Apr 28, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; As Los Angeles Kings goalie Cal Petersen (40) skates away Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) and forward J.T. Miller (9) and forward Elias Pettersson (40) celebrate the game winning goal scored by Boeser against the Los Angeles Kings in overtime at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks comeback to win 3-2 in Overtime in final home game of the year

Dec 30, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) defends the goal against Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) in overtime period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Gameday Preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings (April 28th)

Mar 1, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) and Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller (9) celebrate their shut out win over the Winnipeg Jets at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

Who should win the Cyclone Taylor Trophy for the Canucks this year?

Apr 19, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris (9) skates after Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Three Canucks that were disappointing this season

Apr 26, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) scores on Seattle Kraken goalie Joey Daccord (35) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Vancouver won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks officially eliminated from playoffs during 5-2 win over Seattle

DENVER, COLORADO - MARCH 23: J.T. Miller #9 of the Vancouver Canucks reacts after scoring a third-period goal against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on March 23, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Who has been the Canucks most exciting player this season?

Apr 23, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Brett Ritchie (24) checks into the boards Vancouver Canucks left wing Juho Lammikko (91) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Playoff push all but over after Canucks lose 6-3 to Flames

Apr 6, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) covers Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Who is the unsung hero on the 2021-22 Canucks?

Apr 21, 2022; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) makes a save during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks playoff hopes sink lower in 6-3 loss to Wild

Mar 24, 2022; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) makes a stop on Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) as defenseman Tyler Myers (57) defends during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Gameday Preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Minnesota Wild (April 21st)

Feb 21, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau gives instructions from the bench against the Seattle Kraken in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Bruce Boudreau’s Case for the 2022 Jack Adams Award

Apr 19, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save on Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) in the shootout at Rogers Arena. Ottawa won 4-3 in an overtime shootout. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks lose valuable point in 4-3 shootout loss to Senators

Dec 1, 2021; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Vancouver Canucks right wing Alex Chiasson (39) scores against Ottawa Senators goalie Filip Gustavsson (32) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Gameday Preview: Vancouver Canucks vs. Ottawa Senators (April 19th)

Apr 18, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Dallas Stars defenseman Ryan Suter (20) looks on as forward Sheldon Dries (51) and forward Elias Pettersson (40) celebrate PetterssonÕs goal in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Canucks inch closer to playoffs with seismic 6-2 win over Dallas

Apr 12, 2022; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) handles the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

Quinn Hughes has bounced back defensively this season