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Ryan Johnson Knows the Canucks From the Inside Out

The Vancouver Canucks went the internal route for their next general manager. It doesn’t take long to land on one name: Ryan Johnson. He’s been in and around the organization long enough now that calling him “internal” almost undersells it.

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10 takeaways from the Sedins and Johnson’s introductory press conference

The Vancouver Canucks held a press conference on Thursday to announce Henrik and Daniel Sedin as Co-Presidents of Hockey Operations, and Ryan Johnson as the 13th General Manager in franchise history.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 14

‘Preparation’ the key word once again as Sedins and Johnson discuss Elias Pettersson

We’ve heard it from Jim Rutherford, Patrik Allvin, Rick Tocchet, and Adam Foote. Basically, everyone of significance within the Vancouver Canucks organization has used the word “preparation” when discussing Elias Pettersson’s struggles over the last two years.

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Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Canucks New Front Office Addresses Elias Pettersson’s Future

The newly installed Vancouver Canucks front office — Ryan Johnson as GM and Henrik and Daniel Sedin as co-presidents of hockey operations — directly addressed the future of star forward Elias Pettersson during Thursday’s introductory press conference.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Canucks rumors: Vancouver targeting ex-Olympian from Bruins in front office role

The Vancouver Canucks’ front office overhaul has been one of the hottest stories outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the mess ended with Henrik and Daniel Sedin taking co-president roles, with Ryan Johnson moving in as general manager.

Henrik Sedin News / Canucksarmy / May 14

Sedins and Johnson speak as new era of Canucks management begins

On Thursday morning, the Vancouver Canucks called a press conference for 1 PM to make a major announcement. That major announcement was the Canucks hiring of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as Co-Presidents of Hockey Operations and Ryan Johnson as General Manager.

Daniel Sedin News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Sedin twins helped decide new Canucks GM

The Vancouver Canucks officially entered their new era on Thursday by turning the clock back to the past, naming club legends Henrik and Daniel Sedin as

Henrik Sedin News / Canucksarmy / May 14

Canucks name Ryan Johnson new GM; Daniel and Henrik Sedin as Co-Presidents of Hockey Operations

Nearly a month after letting go of former General Manager Patrik Allvin, the Vancouver Canucks have found the next regime that will lead them through their rebuild.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / May 14

Reports: Canucks promote Ryan Johnson to GM, Sedin brothers to co-presidents

The Vancouver Canucks are promoting Ryan Johnson to general manager and team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Adam Foote News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Ryan Johnson’s first task as Canucks GM will be to keep or fire Adam Foote

The Vancouver Canucks have a lot of work to do in order to become a contender again. The new man in charge has some big decisions to make. On Thursday, the Canucks are going to announce the promotion of assistant general manager Ryan Johnson to be the franchise’s new GM.

Henrik Sedin News / Canucksarmy / May 14

Canucks: A quick reminder on how to tell the Sedin twins apart

With the Vancouver Canucks just hours away from announcing their new management group — which we expect will be led by co-Presidents of Hockey Operations Daniel and Henrik Sedin and General Manager Ryan Johnson — we thought now was as good a time as any to remind everyone how to tell the new identical faces of the Canucks’ franchise apart.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, the Sedins & a Team’s Culture Change

A lot is going on with the Vancouver Canucks right now, and it’s not just about trades or lineups. It’s about something bigger. From the outside, it looks like a full-scale reset of the organization’s culture.

Vancouver Canucks News / Professor Press Box / May 14

Canucks Reset: Is It Back to the Future in Vancouver?

There’s a sense around the Vancouver Canucks right now that this isn’t just a hockey operations change — it’s a reset of how the whole place is supposed to feel.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Vancouver Canucks Set to Announce New Front Office

The past few seasons for the Vancouver Canucks have been a bumpy ride, and after such a promising finish in 2023-24 when they won the Pacific Division, things have only gone down hill.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Report: Canucks promote Ryan Johnson to general manager

Some familiar names are taking over control in B.C. According to multiple reports, the Vancouver Canucks are promoting assistant general manager Ryan Johnson to general manager, becoming the 13th person in franchise history to take on the role.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Canucks have reportedly hired their next GM

As per a report by NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Vancouver Canucks have settled on a decision regarding the hiring of their next general manager. Seravalli

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Maple Leafs Should Pursue Canucks’ Forward Elias Pettersson This Offseason

This sounds like a crazy idea, but just hear me out. The Toronto Maple Leafs have undergone a lot of change already since the end of their campaign, firing Brad Treliving and hiring John Chayla and Mats Sundin, as well as relieving Craig Berube of his duties as their head coach.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Canucks Expected To Promote Ryan Johnson

The Vancouver Canucks are expected to promote Abbotsford Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson sometime in the near future. The anticipation is that the position will be that of either Director of Hockey Operations or General Manager, as reported by Rick Dhaliwal of Cheknews.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Canucks rumors: Vancouver closing in on Ryan Johnson promotion amid GM search

All signs pointed to the Vancouver Canucks hiring Evan Gold to run their hockey operations department, either as president or general manager. However,