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By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

February 1, 2024

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced Wednesday, January 31, that the team obtained Forward Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, a first-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

“First of all, I want to thank Kuzy for all that he did for the Vancouver Canucks. Andrei worked hard at improving his game and trying to adjust to life as a pro in North America,” said Allvin.

“In acquiring Elias Lindholm we feel that he vastly improves our hockey team. He is a proven front line performer and will give head coach Rick Tocchet some more options when putting together our top two lines.”
Patrik Allvin GM Vancouver Canucks

Canucks Scuttlebutt On Lindholm

Here's his 2023-24 Stat Card.

The biggest difference from his recent track record is fewer scoring chances and a lot fewer goals. His finishing this season has been very poor, but he's shown a great finishing touch in the not-so-distant pass. #Canucks pic.twitter.com/6ytFX7wQkj
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) February 1, 2024

Source: X (formerly Twitter)

411 On Elias Lindholm

Lindholm, 29, has appeared in 49 games with the Flames this season, registering 32 points (9-23-32) and 21 penalty minutes.
The 6’1” 202-pound forward was named alternate captain for Calgary this season and led all Flames forwards in time on ice per game, averaging 20:45.
After an impressive start to the season, Lindholm is set to make his NHL All-Star debut in Toronto this weekend.
In 792 career regular season NHL games split between Calgary and Carolina, Lindholm has collected 545 points (212-333-545), 197 penalty minutes and a +21 plus/minus rating.
The Boden, Sweden native has also appeared in 27 career playoff games, tallying 17 points (8-9-17) and 12 penalty minutes.
Internationally, Lindholm has competed for Team Sweden on numerous occasions and including a gold medal in the 2017 World Championships and two silver medals in the 2013 and 2014 World Junior Championships.
Lindholm was initially selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round fifth overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Source: nhl.com

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter

January 20, 2024

Vancouver Canucks announced Friday that President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford has signed a multi-year contract extension.

“On behalf of ownership, our company, and our fans, we are thrilled to have Jim continue in his role as President of Hockey Operations for the Vancouver Canucks,” said Francesco Aquilini, Chairman and Governor, NHL.

“Since arriving in Vancouver, Jim’s strategic vision has revitalized the competitiveness of our team, generating excitement among fans, players, and employees alike. We look forward to having the Canucks continue to progress under Jim’s leadership.”
Francesco Aquilini, Chairman and Governor NHL, Vancouver Canucks

As for Rutherford:

“I feel the energy and enthusiasm of our fan base every day, and I am committed to building on our recent success to solidify the foundation for years to come,” said Rutherford.

“My family and I love living here and working with the Aquilini family. Ownership, management, coaches, players, and staff all have a unified vision in understanding what it takes to win.”
Jim Rutherford, President of Hockey Operations

411 On Rutherford

Rutherford joined the team as President and Interim General Manager in December 2021 and has succeeded in establishing a hockey operations organization that is fully aligned.
A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builders’ category, Rutherford joined the Canucks from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In Pittsburgh, he was the teams’ General Manager from 2014 to 2021, leading the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017.
He was voted the General Manager of the Year Award winner for the 2015-16 season and, in 2019, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Prior to his seven seasons with the Penguins, Rutherford worked 20 seasons as GM and President of the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes (1994-2014).
Rutherford was named the NHL’s Executive of the Year by The Hockey News in 2002 and 2006 and by The Sporting News in 2006.
Under Rutherfords’ leadership, the Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup in 2006; made two trips to the Stanley Cup final, won the Eastern Conference championship in 2002 and 2006, reached the Conference Finals in 2009 and captured three Division titles.