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Canucks 2024 Free Agency Preview: Allvin has flexibility to make big splash
Iain MacIntyre
After nibbling around the edges of free agency his first two summers as the Vancouver Canucks’ general manager, Patrik Allvin finally has the salary-cap space to take a big bite on Monday.
Canucks bring back defenceman Hronek, Myers but loss of Zadorov could sting
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Why re-signing Joshua was important for Canucks to maintain identity
Iain MacIntyre
As the Vancouver Canucks discovered in 2020, after their last breakthrough season, the most dangerous loss is a team’s identity which is why re-signing of Dakota Joshua was an important move for the front office.
Mikheyev trade gives Canucks' Allvin flexibility in free-agent negotiations
Iain MacIntyre
Though the Canucks technically didn't immediately receive any players in the Ilya Mikheyev trade, it’s just too early to say which of their own free agents – or someone else’s – they can now afford after Patrik Allvin added more than $4 million in cap space with the deal.
Healthy habits help Canucks' Quinn Hughes reach new heights
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Canucks Draft Preview: Long wait looms this weekend
Iain MacIntyre
For the third time in the past five NHL Drafts, the Vancouver Canucks don’t have a first-round pick on Friday. But for the first time, this is seen as the cost of doing business for a franchise that finally is back in a position to challenge for the Stanley Cup.
Q&A: Rutherford on Hronek extension, Canucks' past season
Iain MacIntyre
Following an eight-year, $58 million contact extension given to Filip Hronek, Sportsnet talked to Jim Rutherford about the signing, the Canucks' off-season priorities, the past season, and more.
After signing eight-year extension, Canucks' Hronek motivated to reach next level
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Hronek deal topples major domino for Canucks, Allvin
Iain MacIntyre
It’s worth remembering that there is always a free-agent hierarchy, and re-signing Filip Hronek at the top of the Canucks’ list topples a major domino that could lead to movement in some other areas.