The Vancouver Canucks are still in the process of hiring a new general manager, with several candidates reportedly still in the running as of May 1, 2026. The team has been without a permanent GM since the dismissal of Jim Benning in December 2021, though interim GM Patrik Allvin has been handling duties.
According to recent reports, the list of candidates includes former NHL executives and current assistant GMs. Among those mentioned are Mathieu Darche, assistant GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Scott Mellanby, also an assistant GM with the Lightning. Other names that have surfaced include John Weisbrod, former assistant GM of the Canucks, and Mike Gillis, former Canucks GM.
The Canucks have not provided a timeline for the decision, but the search is ongoing. The team finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 38-35-9, missing the playoffs for the third time in four years.
