Patrik Allvin
Patrik Allvin is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player and hockey executive, best known for serving as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from 2022 to 2026.
Patrik Allvin is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player and hockey executive, best known for serving as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from 2022 to 2026. In June 2026, he was hired by the Seattle Kraken as vice president and assistant general manager. He became the first Swedish general manager in NHL history.
Early life and playing career
Allvin was born in Sweden and played as a defenceman. Sources describe his professional playing career as spanning Sweden and lower divisions in North America before he retired and entered scouting.
Scouting and executive career
He joined the Montreal Canadiens as a European scout in 2002 and later moved to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he held scouting and management roles over many seasons.
Vancouver Canucks general manager
Allvin was appointed general manager of the Vancouver Canucks in January 2022. He was later recognized as the first Swedish GM in NHL history, and his Canucks tenure ended with his dismissal in April 2026.
Seattle Kraken appointment
On 11 June 2026, the Seattle Kraken announced Allvin as vice president and assistant general manager, adding him to Jason Botterill’s hockey operations staff.
Key facts
- Patrik Allvin is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player and hockey executive.
- He served as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from 2022 to 2026.
- Allvin became the first Swedish general manager in NHL history.
- He was fired by the Canucks in April 2026 after a last-place finish.
- In June 2026, he was hired by the Seattle Kraken as vice president and assistant general manager.
Allvin is closely connected to Canadian hockey through his roles with the Vancouver Canucks and earlier NHL work with the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins; his Canucks tenure made him a notable figure in Canadian NHL management.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrik_AllvinSupports: Birth date, birthplace, Canucks timeline, hiring by Seattle Kraken, dismissal by Canucks.
- NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/seattle-kraken-add-patrik-allvin-and-pascal-vincent-to-hockey-operations-staffSupports: Kraken hiring, prior roles with Vancouver, Montreal, and Pittsburgh, first Swedish GM claim.
- Wikipedia (Swedish) — https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrik_AllvinSupports: Playing career, scouting career, Penguins roles, appointment as Canucks GM, dismissal.
- NHL.com/sv — https://www.nhl.com/sv/news/vancouver-canucks-ger-general-manager-patrik-allvin-sparkenSupports: Canucks dismissal and prior employment details.
- NHL.com/Canucks — https://www.nhl.com/canucks/news/canucks-announce-multi-year-contract-extension-for-general-manager-patrik-allvinSupports: Appointment as Canucks GM, first Swedish GM in NHL history, earlier Penguins and Montreal work.
- UPI — https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NHL/2026/04/17/canada-NHL-worst-Vancouver-Canucks-fire-GM/8781776442172/Supports: Canucks dismissal and last-place 2025–26 season context.