Vancouver Canucks Coaches’ Playing Careers: Henrik Sedin

Aug 1, 2025

Sedin was selected third overall by Vancouver in the 1999 NHL Draft, only a spot behind his brother. If things hadn’t gone as then-General Manager Brian Burke had wanted them to, Vancouver would have only had the third-overall selection this year. In a different reality, there may have only been one Sedin who played for the Canucks. However, a couple of quick trades within the first two picks of the draft resulted in Vancouver landing both Daniel and Henrik — in that particular order.

Welcome back to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s Coaches as Players series. Last time, we looked at Canucks icon and player development coach Daniel Sedin’s playing career. Today, we’ll examine the playing career of his twin brother and fellow player development coach, Henrik Sedin.

thehockeynews.comVancouver Canucks Coaches’ Playing Careers: Henrik Sedin Welcome back to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s Coaches as Players series. Last time, we looked at Canucks icon and player development coach Daniel Sedin’s playing career. Today, we’ll examine the playing career of his twin brother and fellow player development coach, Henrik Sedin. 