Vancouver Canucks: Key Free-Agent Targets for 2025-26 Season

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By Andrew Chernoff

September 2, 2025

One potential free-agent choice is the solution to round out the defense. That choice is former Pittsburgh Penguins puck-mover Matt Grzelcyk. The 31-year-old defenseman had his best offensive season in Pittsburgh last year. He registered one goal and 39 assists in 82 regular-season contests. He’s coming off a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Penguins, but he remains available on the open market as training camps near. si.com

One player who is still unsigned heading into the 2025-26 season is center Robby Fabbri. The 29-year-old spent last season with the Anaheim Ducks, but only played in 44 games due to injury. The Canucks do have a full roster heading into training camp. Still, signing Fabbri to a PTO is a smart move for the organization. Adam Kierszenblat thehockeynews.com

Patrik Allvin and the team’s management staff have their sights set on the 2025-26 season right now. Nonetheless, there’s no question that they already have an eye on the 2026 NHL free agent class. This class includes some stars, like Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild. He is reportedly not close to agreeing to an extension. Edward Jaxon, canucksdaily.com

Remember Canucks fans, all is not as it seems. Things aren’t always as they are on the surface. There are hidden truths or deeper realities beneath what is instantly visible.

Until next time, hockey fans

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