Vancouver Canucks Hire NHL Player Agent Daren Hermiston

Vancouver Canucks have hired NHL player agent Daren Hermiston for a front office role, according to CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal. Hermiston will work in a player development role, with Hart Levine of PuckPedia reporting he'll be director of player development and player performance. The Canucks confirmed the reports on Friday, with Ryan Johnson stating Hermiston brings a wealth of hockey knowledge to the group. And his recruiting skills, gained from being a player agent, will be valuable in developing players with different skillsets. But Hermiston's experience goes beyond recruiting, having worked with several sports business ventures. So his understanding of how to help develop players will be key in his new role. Hermiston currently has six clients, including Canucks winger Arshdeep Bains, who switched agents in 2024. The 39-year-old Hermiston is a former goalie, having played with the BCHL's Vernon Vipers in 2005-06. He has worked as a player agent since 2009, initially with Point West Sports and Entertainment Inc., which was acquired by Wasserman Hockey in 2021. The Team, Hermiston's current agency, has a notable client list, including Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews. Current Canucks players Victor Mancini and Zeev Buium are also clients of the agency. Hermiston's addition to the front office is the latest move in a busy week for the Canucks, following the hiring of Manny Malhotra and the signing of Ilya Safonov. The Canucks have talked to other agents about openings, but Hermiston's expertise made him the ideal candidate. His LinkedIn page highlights his experience in the hockey world, and his new role will utilize his skills to develop the team's players. The Canucks' front office is shaping up to be a strong team, with Hermiston's hiring being a key addition.