| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Assigned to AHL | |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Recalled from AHL | |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Assigned to AHL | |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Recalled from AHL | |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Assigned to AHL | |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Recalled from AHL | |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Vancouver Canucks | Recalled from AHL | |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | Assigned to AHL | |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | Assigned to AHL | |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| May 26, 2022 | Vancouver Canucks | Signed to an entry level contract. |
2025-26 Player Card
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2024-25 Player Card
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About Player Cards
Player cards present an infographic of a players performance. In this case it shows the player performance over a 3 season span. Each square is separated into three separate sub-boxes with the two smaller boxes on top representing the past two seasons and the larger box on the bottom representing the current or most recent season. This allows the reader to guage how consistent a player has been, and if early in the season it can help identify whether a players performance may be impacted by small sample size and subject to regression or is consistent with recent past performance.
Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
- Salary data is from TheStanleyCap.com
- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | VAN | 4 | 34:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.33 | -0.33 | 0.00 | 6.33 | -6.33 | 33.33 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 23 | 225:39 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 1.06 | 1.12 | -0.59 | 8.70 | 18.35 | -9.66 | 2.70 | 21.62 |
| 2025-26 | VAN | 8 | 66:38 | 0.00 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 0.75 | -0.75 | 0.00 | 20.79 | -20.79 | 0.00 | 36.36 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | VAN | 4 | 34:49 | 37.91 | 1.72 | 2.40 | 43.08 | 1.72 | 2.36 | 50.00 | 50.44 | -0.09 | -0.42 | 3.13 |
| 2024-25 | VAN | 23 | 225:39 | 38.02 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 40.15 | 1.33 | 2.48 | 66.67 | 50.58 | 0.41 | -0.07 | 5.05 |
| 2025-26 | VAN | 8 | 66:38 | 44.12 | 3.60 | 2.75 | 33.32 | 1.80 | 2.47 | 66.67 | 52.74 | 0.66 | -0.45 | 10.93 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Lines
| Season | Teammate | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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NHL Morning Recap – October 24, 2025 at The Hockey Writers (Fri Oct 24, 2025)
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The Stanchies: Spotlight shifts to Quinn Hughes as Canucks fall 2-1 to Nashville at Canucks Army (Fri Oct 24, 2025)
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Quick thoughts on the Abby line breakup and Sasson playing with DeBrusk and Boeser at Canucks Army (Thu Oct 23, 2025)
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GAME DAY #7: Canucks @ Pittsburgh Penguins- Oct 21/25 at Nucks Misconduct (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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Projected Lineups for Canucks vs Penguins – 10/21/25 at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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Penguins Return Home Looking to Stay Hot Against the Canucks at The Hockey Writers (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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Game Preview: Vancouver Canucks @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/21/25 at Pens Burgh (Tue Oct 21, 2025)
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GAME DAY #6: Canucks @ Washington Capitals- Oct 19/25 at Nucks Misconduct (Sun Oct 19, 2025)
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Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Adam Foote Full of Praise For Recently Formed "Abbotsford Line" at Canucks Daily (Sun Oct 19, 2025)
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Canucks Complete The Comeback, Win 3-2 In A Shootout Against the Chicago Blackhawks at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sat Oct 18, 2025)
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Projected Lineups for Canucks vs. Stars – 10/16/25 at The Hockey Writers (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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GAME DAY #4: Canucks @ Dallas Stars- Oct 16/25 at Nucks Misconduct (Thu Oct 16, 2025)
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A Brief Goodbye to Braeden: One Week Into the Canucks Season at Nucks Misconduct (Wed Oct 15, 2025)
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GAME DAY #1: Canucks vs St Louis Blues- Oct 13/25 at Nucks Misconduct (Mon Oct 13, 2025)
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Canucks Assign Mancini & Willander to the AHL; Cootes Makes the Team at The Hockey Writers (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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All Evidence Points to the Vancouver Canucks Completing a Key Roster Move Before Monday at Canucks Daily (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Canucks 2025-26 Roster Projection 3.0: Lekkerimaki, Cootes & Mancini Make the Team at The Hockey Writers (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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Vancouver Canucks Left With Difficult Roster Decisions After Recent Announcement at Canucks Daily (Sat Oct 4, 2025)
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(Preseason) GAME DAY: Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers- Oct 1/25 at Nucks Misconduct (Fri Oct 3, 2025)
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Canucks Stock Market: Cootes, Lekkerimaki, Kravtsov & More at The Hockey Writers (Wed Oct 1, 2025)
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‘It’s time to make that roster’: Canucks’ camp standout Linus Karlsson has sights firmly set on NHL at Canucks Army (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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3 Canucks’ Storylines Heading Into Training Camp at The Hockey Writers (Mon Sep 8, 2025)
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Vancouver Canucks Reportedly Change Signing Strategy for Free Agent Acquisitions at Canucks Daily (Sat Sep 6, 2025)
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Canucks 2025-26 Player Previews: Teddy Blueger at The Hockey Writers (Thu Sep 4, 2025)
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Canucks 2025-26 Player Previews: Linus Karlsson at The Hockey Writers (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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Vancouver Canucks Forward Named as Breakout Candidate Ahead of NHL's 2025-26 Season at Canucks Daily (Sun Aug 31, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (RFA) ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 24 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( )  (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 22 | $883,750 | $925,000 | $82,500 | $92,500 | $750,000 | $842,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2023-24 | 23 | $883,750 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $82,500 | $185,000 | $1,582,500 | $1,767,500 | $140,000 |
Career Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2013-14 | U16 Div.2 | Boro/Vetlanda U16 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 42 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | J20 Div.1 | Boro/Vetlanda J20 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 29 | 30 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | J18 Div.1 | Boro/Vetlanda J18 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 42 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | TV-Pucken | Småland 2 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | J18 Div.1 | Boro/Vetlanda HC J18 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 12 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | J20 Div.1 | Boro/Vetlanda HC J20 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | Division 2 | Boro/Vetlanda HC | 20 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | Division 2 | Boro/Vetlanda HC | 31 | 21 | 23 | 44 | 32 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | J20 Div.1 | Boro/Vetlanda HC J20 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 27 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | J18 Div.1 | Boro/Vetlanda HC J18 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2017-18 | J20 Nationell | Karlskrona HK J20 | 42 | 27 | 25 | 52 | +11 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 10 | ||||||
| 2017-18 | SHL | Karlskrona HK | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018-19 | HockeyAllsvenskan | Karlskrona HK | 52 | 5 | 13 | 18 | +7 | 59 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | |||||||
| 2018-19 | J20 Nationell | Karlskrona HK J20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -1 | ||||||||
| 2019-20 | HockeyAllsvenskan | Karlskrona HK | 36 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -7 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | HockeyAllsvenskan | BIK Karlskoga | 12 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | ||||||||||
| 2020-21 | HockeyAllsvenskan | BIK Karlskoga | 52 | 20 | 31 | 51 | +26 | 32 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -5 | 2 | ||||||
| 2021-22 | Champions HL | Skellefteå AIK | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | EHT | Sweden | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | SHL | Skellefteå AIK | 52 | 26 | 20 | 46 | +10 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 6 | |||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 72 | 24 | 25 | 49 | -4 | 72 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 6 | ||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 60 | 23 | 37 | 60 | +9 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 10:09 | 2 | -1 | 2 | 0.0 | 9:55 | ||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 23 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 6 | 28 | 10.7 | 10:56 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Abbotsford Canucks | 32 | 23 | 16 | 39 | +13 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 26 | +4 | 28 | ||||||
| 2025-26 | NHL | Vancouver Canucks | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 6 | 0.0 | 9:28 | |||||||||
| NHL Career | 35 | 3 | 5 | 8 | +6 | 8 | 38 | 7.9 | 10:30 | 2 | -1 | 2 | - | 9:55 | ||||||
