Canucks name Stan Smyl new Vice-President Operations

The Vancouver Canucks are welcoming a new Vice-President Operations, Stan Smyl.

Announced by President, Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford on Dec. 16, Smyl was chosen after years of work with the Canucks. He started in 1978, and has been an executive, coach, and player since that time.

“Stan has been a foundational piece of this team for decades, and we are pleased that he will be taking on this role,” said Rutherford.

He has held several positions in the front office since 2005, acting as Director of Player Development and Senior Advisor to the General Manager.

Vancouver Canucks announce Stan Smyl named Vice-President, Hockey Operations.

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Daniel and Henrik Sedin will continue to advise the general manager — a role Rutherford is also filling for now — and act as part of the leadership team.

“In addition, Henrik, Daniel, and Ryan are key parts of our leadership team. We still have some additional roles to fill, but confirming these positions today is a big step for us.”

Smyl will collaborate with Rutherford to oversee all hockey operations matters, such as player personnel decisions and internal operations.

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The decision to promote him comes after the Canucks rehired their Captain and General Manager. Since bringing on Coach Boudreau, they enjoyed five wins in a row.

Derek Clancey has also been announced as Assistant General Manager.

Vancouver Canucks President, Hockey Operations and Interim General Manager Jim Rutherford announced today that Derek Clancey has been named Assistant General Manager.

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“We are building a front office with people with a variety of backgrounds,” said Rutherford.

“Derek has excellent experience and has played an important role on three Stanley Cup winning teams. He will be a key member of our leadership team as we create a progressive, collaborative hockey operations group that can support our team and players at all levels.”