Barring any sudden moves, the Vancouver Canucks will be selecting third-overall at the 2026 NHL Draft.

The 77-year-old, three-time Stanley Cup winner said he’s been thinking about his future a lot recently.

Rutherford made the announcement after the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday, when the Canucks fell to the No. 3 pick despite finishing last in the League this season. The 77-year-old said he will remain with the team as an adviser and alternate governor.

After the draft lottery, Jim Rutherford spoke to the media and was asked about the search for a new GM. It has been less than three weeks since the search began as the Canucks parted ways with Patrik Allvin on April 17, 2026. When asked about the hiring process, Rutherford provided an update on the organization's current status.

Vancouver Canucks fans should be taking the prospect of former Senators general manager Pierre Dorion emerging as the next Canucks GM very seriously.

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met the media following Tuesday evening’s draft lottery, which saw the team learn they would be picking third overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

It’s certainly been a noteworthy day for the Vancouver Canucks. Just after Tuesday’s NHL Draft Lottery saw the Canucks get the third overall pick in the

Nils Höglander has been ruled out of the 2026 IIHF World Championship. The Vancouver Canucks winger was injured in Sweden's 8-1 victory over Switzerland at the 2026 Fortuna Hockey Games. Höglander was initially named to Sweden's roster for the upcoming Beijer Hockey Games,