Canucks Narrow GM Search as Three Candidates Are Ruled Out

Overview

• Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Patrick Burke, Ray Whitney, and Ryan Martin were told they are no longer in contention for the Vancouver GM job.
• Friedman said the team has heard positive reviews on Shane Doan and Evan Gold, though he noted a final shortlist is not set.
• He added that president Jim Rutherford is believed to prefer internal executive Ryan Johnson for the role.
• Friedman also said hiring an external candidate could raise questions about Johnson’s future position in the organization.
• The Canucks plan to have a new GM in place well before the NHL Draft on June 26–27 after firing Patrik Allvin following a 25-win season.