Legendary Hockey Hall of Fame forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin have reportedly accepted bigger roles with the Vancouver Canucks, according to sources. The twins, who have served as player development coaches for the past five years, are expected to move into higher positions within hockey operations as the team restructures its front office.
From Development to Management
The Sedins have been instrumental in working with young players, providing on-ice instruction, video sessions, and constant communication. Their dedication has not gone unnoticed, and the Canucks have now offered them a more influential role. The move comes as the team seeks a new general manager to replace Patrik Allvin, who was fired earlier this year.
Impact on Players
Centre Braeden Cootes, the Canucks’ first-round draft pick in 2025, praised the Sedins for their mentorship. “I’m pretty spoiled,” Cootes told Canucks.com. “To have those two hockey minds is amazing. Even during my time in the NHL, all the young guys would spend 20 to 30 minutes after practice with them.”
Cootes, who has 21 points in 24 WHL playoff games with the Prince Albert Raiders, is in a group chat with the Sedins, who provide guidance on his development. The twins have a knack for understanding what motivates players and could have taken on vice-president roles, but they are now poised to become assistant general managers.
Not Behind the Bench
Despite their wealth of experience, the Sedins are not expected to become NHL coaches. Their strengths lie in player development and front-office strategy. When they were appointed special advisers to former GM Jim Benning, they took on wide-ranging roles to give back to the organization and city.
“We have no game plan,” Henrik said at the time. “We’ll do the best we can and see where it takes us.” Daniel added, “We’re coming in as rookies—old rookies—and we’re ready to work hard.”
Timing and Future
The Sedins’ promotion comes at a critical time for the Canucks, who finished last in the league with a franchise-worst 9-27-5 home record. The team has fired its GM, and president Jim Rutherford is expected to leave after the NHL Draft. Head coach Adam Foote may also be let go by the new GM.
While the front-office overhaul has been slow, the Sedins’ increased involvement is seen as a positive step. Their presence offers hope to a loyal fan base facing a lengthy rebuild and rising ticket prices. “It’s all about hope,” the article notes. “The rebuild provides that. And so do the Sedins.”
As the Canucks finalize their hockey operations positions, the Sedins are expected to be announced in their new roles soon, bringing a sense of stability and expertise to the franchise.
