The Vancouver Canucks have announced the hiring of Ryan Stewart as their new Director of Hockey Strategy and Player Evaluation, along with Adam Sergerie as a Pro Scout, according to a post from the team’s general manager, Ryan Johnson on social media.
Ryan Stewart, 59, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. A former player who skated in three games during the 1985-86 season, scoring one goal, Stewart also had a notable stint in the Britain-2 league with Swindon in 1992-93, where he recorded an impressive 71 goals and 57 assists in just 31 games.
The Canucks have not provided further details on Sergerie’s background or the specific responsibilities of the new hires. The club comes into the season with a roster that includes several key players who will be looking to build on their performance from last year.
This move signals the team’s commitment to strengthening their hockey operations and scouting efforts as they look to compete in the highly competitive Pacific Division this season.