Watch Live: Canucks' Jim Rutherford meets media after Allvin firing

Sportsnet Staff @Sportsnet

April 17, 2026 - 4:06pm

Watch the full media availability from Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford after a very tough regular season, finishing last in all of the NHL, about the decision to fire Patrik Allvin, how he’ll go about a new GM search, and much more.

Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford will meet with media Friday to discuss the firing of general manager Patrik Allvin.

Note: This event has concluded.

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