The Vancouver Canucks made waves in 2025, starting the year with a significant trade and ending with a franchise-altering move. Quinn Hughes’ departure to the Minnesota Wild marks a dramatic turn for a team that experienced a rollercoaster of changes and challenges.
In the midst of these shifts, the Canucks bid farewell to J.T. Miller, traded to the New York Rangers early in the year to address locker room tensions. Despite efforts to stabilize the team, the season saw coach Rick Tocchet departing for the Philadelphia Flyers, leaving assistant coach Adam Foote at the helm. However, the team’s performance on the ice in 2025 has fallen short of expectations.
Amidst the ups and downs, there was a beacon of success within the organization. The Abbotsford Canucks, the team’s AHL affiliate, thrilled fans in the Fraser Valley with their triumphant journey through the Calder Cup Playoffs. Their impressive run culminated in a thrilling Calder Cup Championship victory over the Charlotte Checkers in six games.