Canucks Extend Contract for Defenseman Jack Thompson Ahead of 2026-27 Season

In a move that solidifies their defensive lineup, the Vancouver Canucks have secured Jack Thompson for the 2026-27 season with a one-year, two-way contract extension. The 24-year-old blueliner was on track to become a restricted free agent at the end of the current season, making this extension a timely decision for the organization.

Thompson joined the Canucks via trade from the San Jose Sharks earlier this year, exchanging places with Jett Woo. Upon joining the Abbotsford Canucks, he made an immediate impact by scoring two goals and providing three assists in his first two games. Overall, Thompson concluded the 2025-26 season with a total of three goals and ten assists in just 14 games with Abbotsford, showcasing his offensive capabilities from the blue line.

Originally a third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Thompson’s journey has seen him transition through various organizations. After parting ways with the Lightning in the 2023-24 season, he spent the 2024-25 season splitting time between the Sharks and their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, where he tallied four goals and six assists across 31 NHL games. In his AHL career, Thompson has amassed seven goals and 28 assists in 85 games with the Barracuda.

This signing comes on the heels of the Canucks announcing the appointment of Richard Seeley as the new General Manager of Abbotsford and Assistant GM of Vancouver. Thompson is among a group of seven players who will be restricted free agents in the upcoming 2026 off-season, making his extension a strategic move for the team’s future.

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