Canucks sign GM Patrik Allvin to multi-year extension

The Vancouver Canucks have signed general manager Patrik Allvin to a multi-year extension, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

The move comes after President Jim Rutherford inked a multi-year extension with the club earlier this month.

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

The Canucks (33-11-5) have been a major success story this season, leading the Western Conference after missing the playoffs the past three years.

Rutherford, less than two months after joining the Canucks, hired Allvin as GM in January 2022.

The two previously worked together with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Allvin and Rutherford shook up the coaching staff last season, replacing Bruce Boudreau with Rick Tocchet. The results so far have been outstanding.

“I want to thank the Aquilini family and Jim Rutherford for providing me this incredible opportunity,” said Allvin, the first Swedish general manager in NHL history. “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 calibre team.”

Allvin has inked J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser to extensions during his time with the club.

The next big name due for a new contract is Elias Pettersson.