Vancouver Canucks
· 2026-07-02
The Vancouver Canucks have signed forwards Akil Thomas and Trey Fix-Wolansky to one-year, two-way contracts, as announced by General Manager Ryan Johnson.
Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson made the announcement, highlighting the team's efforts to strengthen their lineup.
The signings come as the Vancouver Canucks look to improve their standing, currently 16th in the Western Conference with a 25-49 record and on a L1 streak.
Akil Thomas, 26, brings experience from his time with the Los Angeles Kings, where he played 32 career NHL games, recording seven points and nine penalty minutes.
Thomas also played for the Springfield Thunderbirds and Ontario Reign in the AHL, posting 115 points and 90 penalty minutes in 196 games.
Trey Fix-Wolansky, 27, joins the Vancouver Canucks after playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL, where he led the team with 31 goals and 55 points in 72 games.
Fix-Wolansky has played 26 career NHL games with the Columbus Blue Jackets, recording six points and two penalty minutes.
The Vancouver Canucks will look to integrate Thomas and Fix-Wolansky into their lineup, hoping to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
And with these signings, the team aims to address their current struggles and improve their performance on the ice.
But for now, the focus is on getting the new players settled and ready to contribute to the team's success.
So the Vancouver Canucks will continue to work on their game, with the help of their new signings, and look to make a strong finish to the season.
The team's fans will be watching closely, eager to see how Thomas and Fix-Wolansky perform in their new roles.
As the season progresses, the Vancouver Canucks will look to climb the standings and make a push for the playoffs, with their new signings playing a key part in their efforts.