Vancouver bolsters its blue line with a 6’7” veteran known for deceptive agility. The former Kraken standout brings 13 seasons of experience and a physical presence to the Canucks.
Jamie Oleksiak, who came to the Kraken in 2021 as part of the expansion draft, will be headed to the Vancouver Canucks for the 2026-27 season. The 6’7”, 252 pound defenseman has skated in 758 NHL games over 13 seasons, the past five of those in Seattle.
During his time in Seattle, Oleksiak appeared in 389 regular season games. He posted 17 goals for a total of 89 points. He hit a career-high 9 goals (25 points) in the 2022-23 season. Known primarily for his size, Oleksiak’s control and agility mean he moves like a much smaller skater as he out-maneuvers the opposition to move the puck up ice.
Courtesy of Seattle KrakenSelected by the Dallas Stars in the first round (14th overall) in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, Oleksiak has played with the Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Kraken. The veteran defenseman agreed to a 2-year, $5 million AAV contract with the Canucks.
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