No Sale Yet: Frustrated Canucks Fans Left Waiting as Ownership Drama Lingers
Vancouver Canucks fans hoping for a major shake-up at the top of the franchise will have to keep waiting — possibly for a long time.
Despite growing frustration from the fanbase and widespread rumors swirling online, it appears the Canucks are not currently up for sale. That’s according to a report from Sportsnet’s Satiar Shah, who posted Thursday morning that team sources have confirmed there are “no current plans” to sell the team.
“Been told by Canucks sources the team is not for sale,” Shah posted on X (formerly Twitter), quickly igniting conversations across the NHL fandom.
While the message was brief, the impact was immediate. The statement pours cold water on speculation that Vancouver’s ownership might be preparing to offload the team after years of controversy, instability, and underperformance.
The Canucks’ ownership group — led by the Aquilini family — has increasingly found itself in the crosshairs of fans who are growing tired of the franchise’s lack of forward momentum, both on and off the ice. One of the most glaring issues? The team remains the only one in the NHL without a dedicated practice facility — a fact that has gone unresolved for two years and counting.
Canucks president Jim Rutherford recently acknowledged to the media that there are still no concrete plans for such a facility. That’s not just a minor inconvenience — it was reportedly a key factor in former head coach Rick Tocchet’s decision to walk away from the team voluntarily.
With no practice rink, no playoff consistency, and little sign of structural improvements, fans have been vocal about wanting change — starting at the top. However, if Shah’s report is to be believed, change won’t be coming from a new ownership group anytime soon.
This latest update comes at a time when fan patience is wearing thin. The Canucks have made some strides on the ice in recent years, but ongoing behind-the-scenes turmoil continues to cloud the franchise’s future.
Until the Canucks show real commitment to building both a competitive team and the infrastructure needed to support it, the noise around ownership isn’t going anywhere. But for now, those hoping for a “For Sale” sign outside Rogers Arena will be left disappointed.