Overview
- The club announced the leadership changes Thursday, installing Johnson as the 13th general manager and naming the Sedin twins co-presidents of hockey operations.
- The overhaul follows the April 17 firing of GM Patrik Allvin after a league-worst 25-49-8 season, with president Jim Rutherford set to shift into an advisory role after the June draft.
- Henrik and Daniel said they selected Johnson over external finalist Evan Gold after final-round interviews, emphasizing continuity and trust in internal leadership.
- Immediate priorities include setting a plan for the No. 3 pick in next month’s draft and evaluating the coaching staff, with Johnson calling it unfair to judge head coach Adam Foote on last season as he continues his review.
- Johnson previously led the AHL Abbotsford Canucks to the 2025 Calder Cup, and he and the Sedins stressed culture, patience, and player development as the core of Vancouver’s rebuild.