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In the Vancouver Canucks 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers, there were more than a few surprises. But the one that surprised me most was watching a 26-year-old Canucks’ depth forward, Max Sasson, handle the best player on the planet.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 30

The Statsies: Max Sasson takes on Connor McDavid as Canucks beat Oilers in OT

How about that to start the Manny Malhotra regime? The Vancouver Canucks kicked off the 2026-27 season with a win on the road, beating the Edmonton Oilers by a 6-5 scoreline in extra time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 26

Canucks: What the fallout of a Filip Chytil injury could mean for Sasson, Räty, and Cootes

Filip Chytil’s latest injury could force the Vancouver Canucks to significantly adjust their plans down the middle just days before the start of the regular season.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 10

Speedy Sasson believes he’s faster than ever as he prepares for fourth Canucks training camp

In each of his previous three training camps in the Vancouver Canucks organization, Max Sasson has done his best to make a mark at centre ice. But as last season unfolded, the 26-year-old was shifted to left wing and seemed to find his footing.

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The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 20

Reuinted with Malhotra, what Max Sasson will Canucks fans see in 2026-27?

Many critics have questioned the Vancouver Canucks‘ player development department in recent years, but Max Sasson has emerged as one of its biggest success stories.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 28

Canucks at Worlds: Räty advances to semis, 3 eliminated

It was quarter-final day at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, with all four Vancouver Canucks representatives in action as they looked to punch their tickets to the semifinal round.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 20

Canucks at Worlds: Hronek, Karlsson, and Sasson all hit the scoresheet

After a day off for all four Vancouver Canucks representatives, three returned to action Wednesday at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 17

Canucks at Worlds: Max Sasson and Linus Karlsson hit the score sheet on Day 3

Day 3 of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland, saw another pair of Vancouver Canucks representatives hit the scoresheet. Through the opening few days of the tournament, three of Vancouver’s four players have now recorded points, with Max Sasson joining the mix during Sunday’s action.

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 / Canucksarmy / May 13

‘He commands the room’: Canucks’ Sasson gives high praise to Johnson and Sedins

The Vancouver Canucks are on the verge of naming their 13th General Manager in franchise history: Ryan Johnson. Johnson has been in the Canucks organization for the last 13 seasons and has been the main decision-maker for their AHL affiliate, serving as their General Manager since the 2017-18 season.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Question, Sasson Breakout & Öhgren’s Growth

For the Vancouver Canucks, the playoffs are in the rear-view mirror, but the conversations around the team haven’t softened at all. If anything, they’ve sharpened.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 7

Canucks’ Sasson named to Team USA for IIHF World Championships; Boeser not on preliminary roster

Another Vancouver Canuck is heading to the World Championships to represent his country. Canucks forward Max Sasson was named to Team USA’s IIHF World Championships roster.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Canucks News & Rumours: Draft Turning Point, Rutherford & Sasson’s Breakthrough

The draft lottery didn’t deliver what the Vancouver Canucks had hoped for. The Canucks entered with the best odds at first overall and walked away with the third pick.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 2

Max Sasson’s speed has proven a valuable tool at the bottom of an NHL lineup: Year in review

The odds of signing a college free agent and developing them into a legitimate NHL contributor remain slim. But during the 2025–26 season, the Vancouver Canucks found one of those rare success stories in Max Sasson.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 28

Canucks News & Rumours: Garrett, Näslund, Cootes & Sasson

If you are a Vancouver Canucks fan, one moment you’re hearing names from the past, both sad and happy, and at the same time, you’re watching the future start to take shape.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 20

What NHL Edge data reveals about where the Canucks fell short in 2025-26 season

Any way you slice it, the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks were a massive disappointment. With 25 wins and 58 points, the Canucks spiralled to a last-place finish in the overall National Hockey League standings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Canucks News & Rumours: Sasson, Hughes & Trading Draft Picks

The Vancouver Canucks might be out of the playoff picture, but they’re not out of the story. They head into California to face the Los Angeles Kings with a chance to play spoiler — that’s their role now.

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 / 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 / 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 / Daily Faceoff / June 30, 2025

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 / 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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