The Vancouver Canucks have gone through some significant changes over the past 365 days. Key players have been traded while the coaching staff is almost completely different than it was a year ago. Overall, Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin have been busy changing the roster in hopes of eventually getting back to the playoffs. To show how much the roster has changed, below is a look at Vancouver's lineup on December 28, 2024. That night, they played and fell to the Seattle Kraken 5-4 in overtime. Players no longer on the roster are bolded. FORWARDS: Brock Boeser Conor Garland J.T. Miller Danton Heinen Nils Höglander Pius Suter Phil Di Giuseppe Kiefer Sherwood Teddy Blueger Max Sasson Jake DeBrusk Dakota Joshua DEFENCE: Carson Soucy Erik Brännström Derek Forbort Noah Juulsen Tyler Myers Vincent Desharnais GOALTENDERS: Kevin Lankinen Thatcher Demko In total, nine players who played against the Kraken [http://thn.com/seattle] one year ago are no longer with the team. The list also does not include Quinn Hughes, who was injured for this game. One year later, here is what the Canucks lineup looked like right before the holiday break, with players who did not play in the Seattle game bolded. FORWARDS: Brock Boeser Conor Garland Drew O'Connor Kiefer Sherwood Aatu Räty Max Sasson David Kämpf Jake DeBrusk Evander Kane Liam Öhgren Marco Rossi Linus Karlsson DEFENCE: Tom Willander Filip Hronek Zeev Buium Elias Pettersson Marcus Pettersson Tyler Myers GOALTENDERS: Kevin Lankinen Thatcher Demko Dec 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Marcus Pettersson (29) and left wing Evander Kane (91) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f1032416-09c7-4e21-95a1-8d105f2cd3c1.jpeg] Dec 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Marcus Pettersson (29) and left wing Evander Kane (91) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images With more roster construction on the horizon, it will be interesting to see the changes a year from now. Vancouver's lineup will look significantly different yet again, and may even feature a top-three pick from the 2026 NHL Draft. Ultimately, there is still work to be done if the Canucks want to break out of the mushy middle and become a contender in the future. 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/]: Vancouver Canucks At The 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship: December 26 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/vancouver-canucks-at-the-2026-iihf-world-junior-championship-december-26] Canucks Kiefer Sherwood Has One Of The Most Valuable Contracts In The NHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/players/canucks-kiefer-sherwood-has-one-of-the-most-valuable-contracts-in-the-nhl] Why The Vancouver Canucks Should Change Their Goal Song [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/why-the-vancouver-canucks-should-change-their-goal-song] 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/7bd48e9e-f6d4-483b-908a-2873ce8cd6b3.jpeg] The Hockey News
