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Johnson, Sedin twins named in top spots for Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have a new general manager and new co-presidents, Sportsnet confirms.

The franchise has promoted Henrik and Daniel Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations and named Ryan Johnson as GM.

The Canucks have promoted Henrik and Daniel Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations, Sportsnet can confirm.Vancouver has also named Ryan Johnson as their new general manager. pic.twitter.com/ov1gzhQcW4

Last month, the team fired Patrick Allvin following one of the worst seasons in its history.

Canucks officials are expected to confirm all the details of the announcement Thursday at 1 p.m.

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—With files from Joe Sadowski and Sportsnet Staff