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Checking in on 16 former Canucks one week into 2026-27 season

With a new regime at the helm of the Vancouver Canucks, the organization had a new vision for its direction. And with that comes a lot of roster turnover, which we saw new general manager Ryan Johnson and Co. exercise.…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 10:04 PM
Checking in on 16 former Canucks one week into 2026-27 season
Key Things to Know
  • The article reviews how 16 former Vancouver Canucks are performing one week into the 2026-27 campaign.
  • Quinn Hughes has four points in three games for the Minnesota Wild while averaging 26:28 of ice time.
  • Nils Höglander scored three goals in his first three games with the Nashville Predators.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tyson Cole of CanucksArmy evaluated the early-season performances of 16 former Vancouver Canucks players one week into the 2026-27 season following significant roster turnover under general manager Ryan Johnson. Several prominent former Canucks transitioned to new teams, including Quinn Hughes with the Minnesota Wild, Marcus Pettersson with the New York Rangers, and Nils Höglander with the Nashville Predators.

Höglander has produced three goals in three games for Nashville, while Hughes tallied four points in three contests for Minnesota. Other departures include Conor Garland playing fourth-line minutes in Columbus, Kiefer Sherwood leading the league in hits with San Jose, and Evander Kane remaining an unsigned free agent.

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