The Vancouver Canucks have signed Max Sasson to a two-year contract extension, the team announced today, paying the forward $1M per year of the deal. The forward has been relied on much more this season than the last as a result of Vancouver’s injury issues at center. “Max has made the most of the opportunity presented to him this season and has provided us with some solid play,” said Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin in a press release. “Since signing with the organization out of college, he has shown significant improvement, using his speed and skill to build a strong foundation for his future. Max was a key contributor to our championship run last year in Abbotsford, and we’re excited to watch him continue to grow as a player.” Sasson was a key part of the Abbotsford Canucks’ Calder Cup run last season, putting up five goals and nine assists in 24 games during the AHL post-season. The forward has brought a healthy dose of speed to the Canucks’ lineup so far throughout the 2025–26 season, scoring six goals and two assists in 29 games. Sasson was one of four members of Abbotsford's Calder Cup-winning team to sign extensions during the 2025 off-season, as himself, Arshdeep Bains, Aatu Räty, and Guillaume Brisebois inked new deals on June 30. Sasson's new deal will keep him within the Canucks organization until 2028. Vancouver resumes their current road trip with a match against former Canuck J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers tomorrow, with puck drop scheduled for 4:00 pm PT. Dec 11, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Max Sasson (63) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3c36ca43-0d0e-4e6a-98bc-8d4ac7493b7c.jpeg] Dec 11, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Max Sasson (63) celebrates his goal against the Buffalo Sabres in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks]. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Reasonable Expectations For New Canucks Rossi, Buium, and Öhgren This Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/reasonable-expectations-for-new-canucks-rossi-buium-ohgren-this-season] 5 Interesting Canucks Defenceman Records Not Currently Held By Quinn Hughes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/5-interesting-canucks-defenceman-records-not-currently-held-by-quinn-hughes] Timeline Revealed As To When Quinn Hughes Told The Vancouver Canucks He Would Not Re-Sign [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/timeline-revealed-as-to-when-quinn-hughes-told-the-vancouver-canucks-he-would-not-sign-re-sign-this-off-season] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*twovkp*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjEyNTE0MDEkbzU3MCRnMSR0MTc2MTI1MjA1MyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d45e5c58-83be-42ea-b31d-4ae8ad658ea8.jpeg] The Hockey News
