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Henrik and Daniel Sedin, together with general manager Ryan Johnson, outline a bold vision to reshape the Vancouver Canucks, confronting past shortcomings while seeking community connection and on‑ice resurgence.
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.
The Vancouver Canucks announced that former player Ryan Johnson will take over as general manager while twins Daniel and Henrik Sedin will jointly head hockey operations, marking a major shift after the dismissal of Patrik Allvin.
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.
After more than a decade with the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Johnson is poised to lead the team's hockey operations, bringing a deep‑rooted track record of player development and a focus on emerging talent.
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.