Vancouver Canucks 2021-22 Season Preview Section

Looking for all the best Vancouver Canucks 2021-22 season preview content in one place? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Below, you can find all the latest articles from our expert team of Canucks writers who want to get you prepared for the upcoming season.


Vasily Podkolzin, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Breakout Candidates in 2021-22

The Vancouver Canucks have a few players who could have a breakout season in 2021-22, from rookies to players in their second season.


Elias Pettersson Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Have No More Distractions Heading Into the 2021-22 Season

The way things are shaping up, the Canucks can focus solely on their season opener on the road against the Edmonton Oilers.


Kirill Kaprizov Minnesota Wild

10 Canucks’ Must-Watch Games in 2021-22

The Vancouver Canucks kick off their 2021-22 season on Oct. 13 vs. the Edmonton Oilers. Here are 10 games you need to circle on your calendar.


Matthew Highmore Chicago Blackhawks

Canucks Roster Getting Clearer as Preseason Continues

The Vancouver Canucks will be making some tough roster decisions soon. Here is an update on the battles and who is leading the way right now.


Vancouver Canucks' Olli Juolevi

Canucks’ Juolevi Running Out of Time to Make NHL Roster

Is this the end for Olli Juolevi with the Vancouver Canucks organization? Based on his preseason performance, it is not looking good.


Anaheim Ducks Carter Rowney Vancouver Canucks J.T. Miller

Canucks Path to the Postseason is Clearer than Ever

Getting to the postseason is step number one, and for the Vancouver Canucks, the path has never been clearer.


Luke Schenn #2 of the Vancouver Canucks

3 Canucks Who Need to Step up in Place of Hamonic

Seemingly without Travis Hamonic for the 2021-22 season, the Vancouver Canucks will need these defencemen to step up in his absence.


Travis Green Vancouver Canucks bench

10 Vancouver Canuck Milestones for 2021-22

Which Canucks’ have a chance at hitting career milestones this season? Here are 10 players and coaching milestones to watch this season.


Jonah Gadjovich Utica Comets

5 Canucks Standouts From Training Camp

Training camp for the Vancouver Canucks is now complete. As they get ready to kick off the preseason, here are five players who stood out.


Vasily Podkolzin Canucks Draft

Canucks’ Players to Watch at 2021-22 Training Camp

The Vancouver Canucks will hold their 2021-22 Training Camp from September 23rd to September 25th, and there are a few players to watch.


Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks 2021-22 Season Preview: Defensive Pairings Projection

The Vancouver Canucks brought in three new defencemen into the fold during the offseason. Here is how they could line up to start 2021-22.


Jett Woo Utica Comets

Canucks’ Players to Watch at Rookie Camp

The Vancouver Canucks will be holding their 2021-22 rookie camp at Rogers Arena this Friday, Sept 17th. The rookie camp will kick off the team’s 2021-22 season.


Zack MacEwen Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Lockwood, Gadjovich & MacEwen Highlight 4th Line Roster Battle

The Vancouver Canucks are going to have a fierce roster battle on the 4th line in training camp. Here are the players & who will win it all.


Tyler Myers Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Worst Contracts for 2021-22

The Vancouver Canucks three worst contracts belong to defencemen, two of which joined the club in the offseason.


Luke Schenn Tampa Bay Lightning

Canucks Will Get On- and Off-Ice Benefits from Schenn Signing

Luke Schenn returns to the Canucks ready to make an impact. Here is what the two-time Stanley Cup winner can bring to the organization.


Elias Pettersson Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Storylines To Watch During Training Camp

All eyes will be on the superstars, line combinations, and the new acquisitions with the large turnover from the offseason.


J.T. Miller, Mike Smith

Canucks 2021-22 Season Preview: Forward Line Projections

The Vancouver Canucks forward group is the deepest it’s been in years. Here are the projected lines for opening night of the 2021-22 season.


Jaroslav Halak Boston Bruins

Canucks Fans Have Plenty of Reasons to Be Excited for This Season

While there are still a couple questions to be answered in Vancouver, Canucks fans have plenty of reasons to be excited for this season.


Conor Garland Arizona Coyotes

Vancouver Canucks’ 3 Best Contracts for 2021-22

The Vancouver Canucks have three great contracts heading into the 2021-22 season, two of which are locked up for the next five years.


Tanner Pearson Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Have Options for Horvat’s Wingers in 2021-22

The Vancouver Canucks have options for Bo Horvat’s wingers heading into the 2021-22 season, which should lead to a productive second line.


Brock Boeser Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Have 4 Alternate Captain Candidates

With Edler’s departure, the Canucks need to find someone to wear the “A” next season. Here are four players who could wear it next season.


Jamie Drysdale Trevor Zegras Anaheim Ducks

Canucks 2021-22 Opponent Preview: Anaheim Ducks

The Vancouver Canucks are back in the Western Conference & Pacific Division. Let’s start the 2021-22 season previews with the Anaheim Ducks.


Aidan McDonough, NCAA, Northeastern Huskies

Canucks Prospects to Watch in College This Season

The Vancouver Canucks have 4 prospects playing in the NCAA. After success with Jack Rathbone, they hope the pipeline will continue to produce


Carson Focht Utica Comets

Canucks on the Farm: 3 Prospects the Sedins Will Love in Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks will have Henrik & Daniel Sedin scouting in Abbotsford in 2021-22. Here are 3 prospects they will be watching closely.


Vancouver Canucks' Olli Juolevi

Canucks Need Olli Juolevi To Hit His Potential in 2021-22

For the Vancouver Canucks to succeed this season, they need Olli Juolevi to graduate as a prospect and take the next step in his development.


Oliver Ekman-Larsson Arizona Coyotes

Canucks Season Predictions for New Additions

Here are a few predictions for the new Vancouver Canucks, Tucker Poolman, Jason Dickinson, Jaroslav Halak, Conor Garland, OEL & Luke Schenn.


Jack Rathbone Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Defensive Depth Significantly Improved in 2021-22

The Canucks have made some additions up front, but it’s their depth on defense that will play a significant role this upcoming season.


Vancouver Canucks Prospect Spotlight featuring Vasily Podkolzin

Canucks Top-10 Prospects Heading Into the 2021-22 Season

The Vancouver Canucks prospect pool may not be as strong as it once was, but it still has some intriguing players in it. Here’s the top ten.


Conor Garland Arizona Coyotes

Canucks’ Offense Will Be Much Better Next Season

There are a lot of question marks heading into next season, but one thing that won’t be their ability to score goals.


Olli Juolevi and Jack Rathbone The race for the final defence spot Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Will Have a Battle for the Final Defensive Spot

It appears that there will be a battle between Jack Rathbone and Olli Juolevi to fill out the Vancouver Canucks’ defensive pairings.


Vasily Podkolzin of SKA St. Petersburg

Canucks Run of Successful Prospects Will Continue With Podkolzin

After two years, the Vancouver Canucks will finally see what they have in Vasily Podkolzin. Will he follow in Nils Hoglander’s footsteps?


Oliver Ekman-Larsson Arizona Coyotes

Canucks Additions Should Make the Power Play Lethal in 2021-22

The Vancouver Canucks will have some new faces on the power play in 2021-22. With them, they should finally have two lethal units to deploy.