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Bringing back goaltender Jiri Patera via waiver claim on Monday seemed like a no-brainer for Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin. After losing goaltender Jiri Patera on the waiver wire last week to the Boston Bruins, it left the Vancouver Canucks in a tough position for their American Hockey League affiliate in Abbotsford.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 8

What accruing cap space means and why it benefits the Canucks

Merriam-Webster define “accrual” as “to accumulate or be added periodically.” They don’t define “cap space” as “how much money GM Patrik Allvin has on hand with which to improve upon the Vancouver Canucks.” But, for our purposes, perhaps they should.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 8

Canucks’ Allvin sees internal drive as reason for optimism in 2024-25

When he met the media following his Vancouver Canucks’ elimination in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers,

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7

Allvin Believes Brannstrom Has a Bright Future with Canucks

Patrik Allvin, GM of the Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / October 6

Canucks Sign Key Forward to Contract Extension

The Vancouver Canucks weren’t done taking care of business as they prepare for the start of the 2024-25 regular season. General manager Patrik Allvin announced that they have signed the 23-year-old forward to a three-year contract extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 6

Canucks sign Nils Höglander to three-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Nils Höglander to a three-year contract extension with an annual average value of $3 million. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the deal late Sunday afternoon.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / September 30

Canucks Release Former Blues Forward

The Vancouver Canucks continue to slim down their roster as the 2024-25 season closes in. Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that forward Sammy Blais has been released from his professional tryout contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 30

Canucks release Sammy Blais from PTO

The Vancouver Canucks have released forward Sammy Blais from his professional tryout contract (PTO). General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement late Monday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 24

Canucks’ Blueger skates with main group and talks offseason injury

In the Vancouver Canucks’ opening press conference in Penticton, BC, general manager Patrik Allvin disclosed that four players wouldn’t be participating in training camp due to injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 21

‘A really good NHL goalie’: Canucks’ Tocchet and Allvin excited about Kevin Lankinen signing

After nearly a month of Vancouver Canucks fans being left in the dark regarding the health of Vezina runner-up Thatcher Demko, he met the media on the first day of training camp to address all of the looming injury questions.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 20

Canucks forward Teddy Blueger skates in no-contact jersey at training camp

Vancouver Canucks centre Teddy Blueger is one step closer to returning to full health. The versatile forward skated in a non-contact uniform as an unlisted member of Group C during the Canucks’ on-ice sessions at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, B.C.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 18

News and notes from Canucks management’s season-opening press conference

Summer’s over in Penticton, BC, as the Vancouver Canucks are descending upon the South Okanagan Events Centre for training camp. Ahead of training camp, Patrik Allvin, Jim Rutherford, and Rick Tocchet met with the media for his first press conference of the 2024-25 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 18

Canucks’ Allvin says Demko, Blueger, McWard, and Joshua unavailable for start of training camp

Penticton, BC — Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin spoke alongside president Jim Rutherford and head coach Rick Tocchet for the official kick-off of training camp 2024 on Wednesday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 18

How long can the Canucks realistically stay under the cap in 2024/25?

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin is hard to read sometimes. At times, he plays his cards incredibly close to the vest. At other times, he’s perfectly transparent about his intentions.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / August 21

Canucks name Marko Torenius new goaltending coach, Ian Clark accepts new role

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced Wednesday that the club has named Marko Torenius their new goaltending coach. Current goalie coach and Director of Goaltending Ian Clark asked Allvin for a new position within the club while he transitions off the ice.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Canucks’ GM Patrik Allvin Has Aced Free Agency in His Tenure So Far

The Vancouver Canucks have seen a lot of success under the leadership of Patrik Allvin so far. Since he was hired as general manager (GM) on Jan. 26, 2022, they have a 110-71-23 record and not only made the playoffs last season but won the Pacific Division and were one win away from the Western Conference Final.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

How long is the Canucks’ competitive window?

The Canucks experienced a 26-point jump in the standings last season while winning the Pacific Division for the first time since the division was created ahead of the 2013-14 NHL season.

Why the Canucks’ slate of contracts has set them up well for a prospect succession plan

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The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

NHL announces General Manager of the Year finalists

The Canucks’ Patrik Allvin, the Stars’ Jim Nill and the Panthers’ Bill Zito were named finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

NHL trade deadline: Could these moves improve the Canucks' odds to win a Cup?

The Vancouver Canucks have already been making roster moves this season, and there will no doubt be more as the NHL trade deadline approaches. But what will that do to their odds of winning the Stanley Cup?

Why are the Panthers the new favorites to win the Stanley Cup?

Blackhawks retire Chris Chelios' jersey with stars in attendance

Capitals recall former first-round pick who defeated cancer

...and place veteran right winger who was hero in 2014 Olympics on IR

Blues activate veteran D-man off IR

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

‘You don’t want to be a one-year hit: Canucks GM Allvin discusses trade deadline approach

Hours after the Vancouver Canucks announced a multi-year extension on Wednesday, GM Patrik Allvin made it clear the team is happy where they are, but there’s “lots of work still to do” to get the team where it needs to be.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Vancouver Canucks sign GM Patrik Allvin to multi-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that general manager Patrik Allvin has signed a multi-year contract extension. The move comes amid the club’s best season with Allvin at the helm, with the Canucks currently sitting first in the NHL.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Canucks sign GM to multiyear extension

In a short time, his work has kicked the Canucks’ decade-long span of middling performances to the curb.

Canucks Eye Cap-Clearing Move, Blackhawks Fit for Kuzmenko

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Canucks GM provides update on contract extension for Elias Pettersson

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin said on Tuesday that he is trying to chip away at a contract extension for Elias Pettersson, the league’s leading scorer with 25 points.

Canucks offseason signing injured in win over Canadiens

Canucks recall defenceman Akito Hirose from AHL Abbotsford

Checking Up on Former Vancouver Canucks

Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz