Patrik Allvin

Patrik Allvin is a Swedish former ice hockey player and current general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. He is the first and only Swede to ever serve as general manager for an NHL team.

Playing career

During his ice hockey playing career, Allvin played for Leksands IF in the Swedish Elitserien, as well as numerous other clubs in the Swedish Division 1. He also played for the Quebec Rafales in the IHL, and the Pensacola Ice Pilots in the ECHL.

Management career

Allvin worked as the European scout for the Montreal Canadiens between 2002 and 2006. He worked for the Pittsburgh Penguins for 16 years, winning three Stanley Cups, and eventually worked up to Assistant General Manager and interim GM after the departure of Jim Rutherford.
On 26 January 2022, Allvin was announced as the 12th general manager in Canucks history. Allvin is the first Swedish general manager in the NHL.