President of Hockey Operations

ByCanucks Communications @Canucks Vancouver Canucks

January 31, 2024

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford has announced General Manager Patrik Allvin signed a multi-year contract extension.

“Patrik has done a terrific job in helping us rebuild our hockey team both on and off the ice,” said Rutherford.

“He has worked tirelessly to create a new culture and identity that embodies the important attributes of hard work, structure, and dedication. With an ever-present win the day mentality,

Patrik’s leadership skills will be a key driver for our organization moving forward.”
Jim Rutherford Canucks President of Hockey Operations

The first Swedish General Manager in NHL history, Allvin was named the 12th GM in Canucks franchise history on January 26, 2022, and during his time in Vancouver, the Leksand, Sweden native has made a number of key moves to improve the hockey team.

“I want to thank the Aquilini family and Jim Rutherford for providing me this incredible opportunity,” said Allvin.

“The privilege of staying on to continue what we started here with the Canucks means so very much to me and my family. While our group has taken many positive steps forward, the job is not done. We will continue to push and put in the work necessary to build a championship caliber team.”
Patrik Allvin GM Vancouver Canucks

KEY MOVES

During Allvin’s tenure in Vancouver he has re-signed J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser, two top performers on this years’ roster and he also traded for defenceman Filip Hronek.
Balancing the line-up in the bottom six was a huge priority this off-season, and Allvin did that with the additions of Teddy Blueger, Pius Suter, Ian Cole, Carson Soucy, Casey DeSmith, and Sam Lafferty.
Hiring Rick Tocchet as head coach has paid huge dividends for the hockey team as well. Tocchet’s record since taking the job last January is 53-23-9 and under his guidance the Canucks currently sit first in the NHL

411 on Patrik Allvin

Before joining the Canucks, Allvin worked for the Pittsburgh Penguins for 16 seasons and was the director of amateur scouting before he was promoted to assistant GM in November 2020.
He also briefly served as interim GM of the Penguins when Jim Rutherford left Pittsburgh. During his time with Penguins, he won back-to-back Stanley Cups with Rutherford in 2016 and 2017 and another Cup in the 2009 season.
As a player Allvin spent nine years playing professional hockey in North America and Europe before breaking into scouting with the Montreal Canadiens in 2002.

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.