Welcome to The Hockey News - Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. In these articles, we’ll preview the players who are expected to play for the Canucks in the 2025–26 season. This edition will cover Birmingham, Michigan native Max Sasson.
Sasson’s 2024–25 Season
The 2024-25 season was very successful for Sasson overall. He played his first NHL game, scored his first handful of NHL points, as well as winning the Calder Cup with the Abbotsford Canucks. Sasson scored his first NHL point in his first game, assisting on Teddy Blueger’s second period goal in an eventual 4–3 win over the Ottawa Senators. He would score his first NHL a few weeks later, in a 5–1 home loss to the Boston Bruins.
Sasson was a restricted free agent heading into the offseason, when he re-signed with the Canucks on a one-year, one-way contract for $775k. The Canucks front office likely hopes he is able to expand on his seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) from his prior NHL campaign, as well as incorporating his championship momentum from the Calder Cup in the big leagues.
Sasson’s 2024–25 Letter Grade
For his efforts this past season, Sasson earned a B+ letter grade, thanks to his speed, grit, versatility, and perseverance. He became a quick fan favourite, while also becoming a reliable bottom-six forward for the coaching staff with his NHL minutes.
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Sasson’s 2025–26 Predictions
Though the Vancouver coaching staff has changed quite a bit from the previous season, I expect that the reputation Sasson earned will carry forward as Adam Foote minds the bench. While Sasson is on a one-way contract, he is still exempt from waivers, so even if he doesn’t crack the opening night line-up in Vancouver, it is likely he will spend time in the NHL regardless.
Adam Kierszenblat’s Stat Prediction: 4G, 4 A, 8 P
Izzy Cheung’s Stat Prediction: 3G, 4A, 7P
Kaja Antic’s Stat Prediction: 9G, 12A, 21P
Bold Prediction: He will spend over half the season (41+ games) in the NHL.
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