NHL-Worst Vancouver Canucks Fire General Manager Patrik Allvin
The move follows a season in which Vancouver finished with 58 points, the fewest in the league by 14 points, according to reports.
- On Thursday, the Vancouver Canucks relieved general manager Patrik Allvin of his duties following the 2025-26 regular season, a move Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet first reported Friday.
- Hired by team president Jim Rutherford on January 26, 2022, Allvin presided over three non-playoff seasons in four years, failing to build a consistent contender.
- Vancouver finished last in the NHL standings with a 25-49-8 record this season, including a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, totaling the league's fewest points.
- The incoming general manager must determine the future of head coach Adam Foote, who struggled in his first season, while uncertainty surrounds forward Elias Pettersson's status.
- Seeking a full rebuild, the front office looks toward the 2026 NHL draft lottery, hoping to select collegiate prospect Gavin McKenna, widely expected to be the NHL's next superstar.
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The Vancouver Canucks mildly surprised the NHL on Friday, announcing the dismissal of GM Patrik Allvin after a five-year tenure at the helm. While the move wasn’t earth-shattering, it was a bit curious, considering the timing.That aside, the Canucks, like several other franchises around the league, will now embark on a search for their new GM. There’s no indication who might take over at this time. With numerous individuals floating around the l…
Canucks fire GM Patrik Allvin. Head of hockey ops Jim Rutherford keeps his job
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks fired general manager Patrik Allvin on Friday after missing the playoffs for a third time in four seasons with him in the position.
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