Seven players on the Vancouver Canucks have no-movement clauses for the 2026-27 season.
The Vancouver Canucks have entered a new era with the naming of Ryan Johnson as General Manager. The 49-year-old will have his hands full, as there are some significant decisions that need to be made over the next few months. This includes how the roster will be constructed for the 2026-27 season and which players from last year's group will remain with the organization.
While there are calls within the market for experienced players to be moved for draft picks and prospects, that may not be possible. As of writing, Vancouver has seven players on the roster with no-movement clauses for next season, meaning a trade can't happen unless the player agrees to be moved. These seven players are Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Jake DeBrusk, Filip Hronek, Marcus Pettersson, Kevin Lankinen and Thatcher Demko.
Before going further, it is important to note that Demko's no-movement clause kicks in on July 1. The reason is that his new three-year contract, which carries an AAV of $8 million, has not yet kicked in. While some may feel trading Demko is the best option, he may not have significant trade value due to his injury history over the past few seasons.
As for the other six, while there have been trade rumours, they will remain as is unless a player decides to waive. In the end, all six may decide that Vancouver is where they want to be, and that is something the market needs to accept. It may not be ideal, but this is the reality when the previous management regime made it a priority to attach either no-movement clauses or no-trade clauses to the long-term contracts signed.
May 14, 2026; Vancouver, BC, Canada; The Vancouver Canucks named Ryan Johnson their new general manager during a press conference at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesWhen evaluating Johnson, especially in the short term, it is important to note the mess he has been left with by the previous regime. Players who may have the most trade value are either locked into deals with no-movement clauses or young and part of the future. While there will be plenty of noise and potential anger from some fans if certain players aren't traded, it is important to remember that Johnson and his management team will face constraints from the start.
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