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Scenes from practice: O’Connor moves up and Sasson shifts to wing as Canucks skate in Vegas

With Filip Chytil dealing with migraine issues and Conor Garland excused for maintenance, the Vancouver Canucks conducted an all-hands on deck practice at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

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It’s time the Canucks shift Max Sasson from centre to the wing

If the time hasn’t arrived just yet, it certainly feels like the clock must be ticking on Max Sasson’s stint as a centre for the Vancouver Canucks. While it’s true the speedster has 10 goals on the season and, in that regard, he is just three off the current team lead now that Kiefer Sherwood has been peddled away.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / January 22

Canucks snap 11-game losing streak with 4-3 win over Capitals

Teddy Blueger officially makes his return after missing over three months of action. He takes Aatu Räty’s place, centring Liam Öhgren and Brock Boeser.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 1

Scenes from practice: Karlsson & Sasson promoted to Canucks top six to fill in for new injuries

The Vancouver Canucks rang in the new year with a Thursday morning practice at Rogers Arena. Unfortunately for the team, it will start the new year the way much of last year went – dealing with injuries to key players.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, Ohgren, Demko & Possibilities

The Vancouver Canucks aren’t just making headlines for trading a superstar; there’s still plenty happening beneath the surface. Young players and newcomers are starting to show what they can do, depth forwards are finding their footing, and veterans are reminding everyone they still have something to give.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 15

Canucks sign Max Sasson to two-year contract extension

A solid depth player is sticking around for a couple more years. On Monday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the team has signed forward Max Sasson to a two-year contract extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 15

Canucks sign Max Sasson to two-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced Monday they signed Max Sasson to a two-year contract extension that will pay the forward $1 million through the 2027-28 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15

Vancouver Canucks Sign Max Sasson To Two-Year Extension

The Vancouver Canucks announced today that forward Max Sasson has signed a two-year, $1MM AAV contract extension with the club. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin commented on the signing in the Canucks’ official announcement, saying: Max has made the most of the opportunity presented to him this season and has provided us with some solid play.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson, Lankinen & Sasson

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t leave Raleigh with two points, but they went with a clearer sense of where they stand against a fast, aggressive Eastern Conference contender.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, New Project & Injury Report

The Vancouver Canucks return home tonight to face the Montréal Canadiens after wrapping up a five-game road trip that began brightly but ended on a sour note.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 24

Should the Canucks trade for Sharks centre Alex Wennberg?

Max Sasson is up to three goals in his first five games of the 2025-26 season. And Elias Pettersson is playing his best hockey in over a year. But with Filip Chytil out of the lineup with what could very well be a significant amount of time, the Vancouver Canucks’ search for a centre continues unabated.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 23

Sasson scores again as Canucks lose 2-1 to the Predators

Nashville had things going their way early in this one, and Thatcher Demko had to be sharp right away. Tyler Myers took the game’s first penalty for firing the puck over the glass just over 10 minutes into the game, giving the Predators a good chance to get on the board first.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 23

Quick thoughts on the Abby line breakup and Sasson playing with DeBrusk and Boeser

The injuries are starting to pile up in the first month of the season, and Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote has had to juggle his forward lines.

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Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson Returns, Cootes Reassigned & Injury Updates

It’s been a bumpy opening stretch for the Vancouver Canucks — not disastrous, but unsettled. The team is still finding its rhythm, dealing with early injuries,

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Canucks reassign Braeden Cootes, will recall Max Sasson

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Canucks sign Max Sasson to one-year contract extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed forward Max Sasson to a one-year contract extension with an AAV of $775,000. Sasson made his NHL debut with the Canucks this past season, putting up seven points in 29 games as a bottom-six forward.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Canucks recall Max Sasson

The Canucks announced that they have recalled forward Max Sasson from AHL Abbotsford under emergency conditions.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15, 2025

Canucks send former first-round pick, two others to AHL

The Vancouver Canucks have sent three players back to their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, in a transaction likely categorized as a paper move.

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