The Vancouver Canucks have officially begun their search for a new General Manager following the dismissal of Patrik Allvin. Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford announced that the search will start on Monday, with Assistant General Manager Ryan Johnson being a prominent internal candidate. Rutherford expressed high regard for Johnson, who previously built a championship team in Abbotsford. He clarified that the Canucks will not allow other teams to speak with their management staff until their own search is complete. The organization is looking for a candidate who can lead a rebuild, emphasizing the importance of experience in hockey, whether in the NHL or elsewhere. Rutherford noted that analytics will also play a crucial role in decision-making for the new GM. The timeline for the search is expected to extend until at least before the 2026 NHL Draft scheduled for June 26-27.