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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.

Max Sasson 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.

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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.

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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.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

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 / Canucksarmy / October 15

Canucks recall Max Sasson from AHL Abbotsford

As expected, the Vancouver Canucks have recalled forward Max Sasson from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. General manager Patrik Allvin made the announcement on Wednesday morning.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Canucks reassign Braeden Cootes, will recall Max Sasson

So ends Cootes’ improbable run to the Canucks roster to start the 2025-26 campaign.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 14

Canucks assign Braeden Cootes to WHL; plan to recall Max Sasson from AHL Abbotsford

After a short stint in the NHL, Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday that forward prospect Braeden Cootes has been assigned to his WHL team, the Seattle Thunderbirds.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 4

Canucks assign Max Sasson to Abbotsford

The Canucks are another cut closer to their opening night roster after announcing that forward Max Sasson has been assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks. The 25-year-old centre is waiver-exempt and is free to join the AHL team immediately.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 24

Centre of attention: Lack of centre depth gives Sasson belief he can make Canucks’ NHL roster

While there weren’t many surprises with the way the Vancouver Canucks rolled out their training camp lines in Penticton last week, it was certainly worth noting that the organization had Max Sasson at centre.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

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

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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