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The Grand Rapids Griffins lost 2‑1 to the Chicago Wolves in the opening game of the Central Division final, while the Vancouver Canucks announced the Sedin twins as co‑presidents of hockey operations and promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers terminated head coach Kris Knoblauch after three seasons.
After 13 years of development work, Ryan Johnson ascends to general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, while Daniel and Henrik Sedin join the front office and Francesco Aquilini praises the new team.
Ryan Johnson's rise to general manager of the Vancouver Canucks brings a decade‑long internal journey, the Sedin brothers' new leadership roles, and a focused draft plan for 2026.
The Vancouver Canucks announced a reshaping of their front office, elevating Henrik and Daniel Sedin to co‑presidents while promoting longtime executive Ryan Johnson to general manager, marking a new chapter after Jim Rutherford’s exit.
Ryan Johnson, who has served as assistant general manager since 2013, is expected to be elevated to general manager as the Vancouver Canucks announce a sweeping front‑office reorganisation.
Ryan Johnson, a longtime insider with the Vancouver Canucks, is being considered for a newly created leadership position, backed by Jim Rutherford and potentially joining the Sedin twins in the front office.
The Vancouver Canucks are considering Ryan Johnson, longtime assistant GM and current Abbotsford Canucks chief, for the newly created Head of Hockey Operations role, with President Jim Rutherford publicly endorsing his promotion.