Vancouver Canucks management terminated general manager Patrik Allvin on Friday following the team’s basement finish in the Western Conference standings.
Allvin began his tenure with the organization on January 26, 2022. During his time at the helm, Vancouver reached the playoffs only once. The team captured the Pacific Division title during the 2023-24 campaign with a 50-23-9 record and 109 points, but Edmonton eliminated them in a seven-game second-round series.
This past season saw Vancouver struggle mightily, posting a 25-49-8 record for just 58 points.
Hockey operations president Jim Rutherford addressed the dismissal in an official statement. “I would like to thank Patrik for all his hard work over the past four seasons,” Rutherford said in a news release. “Under his guidance we have accumulated a lot of good young talent, and he has helped us lay the foundation of our rebuild. This season was disappointing for everyone in the organization, and we understand how frustrating it was for those who care about the team. Moving forward our goal will be to continue to bring in younger players who can grow together with our current group and form our next competitive core.”
The 51-year-old Allvin previously spent 16 seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization in various capacities, eventually advancing to assistant general manager. During his Pittsburgh tenure, the franchise captured three Stanley Cup championships.
Allvin transitioned into front office work in 2002, joining Montreal as a European scout following his retirement as a player, primarily competing in his homeland of Sweden.
