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Canucks Hire Former NHLPA Agent Daren Hermiston as Director of Player Personnel and Development

The move signals a push toward a patient, development-led rebuild under new general manager Ryan Johnson.

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New announcements: Manny Malhotra, right, introduced as the new coach of the Vancouver Canucks by GM Ryan Johnson this week. There are new reports that the Canucks are adding player agent Daren Hermiston to the front office.
Vancouver Canucks co-president Henrik Sedin, from left to right, co-president Daniel Sedin, and general manager Ryan Johnson speak with media during an announcement in Vancouver, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Overview

  • The Canucks confirmed on Friday that GM Ryan Johnson named Daren Hermiston Director of Player Personnel and Player Development.
  • Hermiston is an NHLPA‑certified agent who worked at The•Team since 2009 and has represented NHL players and several WHL-linked prospects including Canucks forward Arshdeep Bains.
  • The director role covers scouting, talent evaluation, roster management, draft preparation and individualized player development for prospects and young players.
  • Prospect analysts praised the hire and framed it as part of an NHL trend of bringing former agents into team front offices to improve talent recruitment, player guidance and relations with families and agents.
  • The hire is one of several front-office changes under Johnson and the Sedins that set the club toward a long-term rebuild and that leave the team preparing for draft strategy and additional executive hires.