After major extensions for Demko, Boeser and Garland, Canucks sign key defenseman to bolster blue line depth

The Vancouver Canucks are keeping up the momentum this offseason. After securing key pillars like Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser, and Conor Garland to multi-year contract extensions, the NHL team is now reinforcing its blue line with a promising addition.

General Manager Patrik Allvin announced that the club has signed defenseman Jett Woo to a one-year, two-way contract. The 24-year-old played a central role for the Abbotsford Canucks during their Calder Cup-winning playoff run, and the organization sees him as a potential NHL contributor.

“Jett was a key member of our playoff run in Abbotsford,” said Allvin, according to NHL.com. “Logging those minutes in the playoffs should help him become a better player and leader moving forward. It’s an experience he can build on this fall to start next season.”

Why is Woo’s Calder Cup performance significant?

Woo appeared in 67 games during the 2024–25 AHL season, posting 18 points (2 goals, 16 assists), 90 penalty minutes, and a +14 rating. His performance showcased a combination of physicality, discipline, and leadership—qualities the Canucks value as they seek to deepen their NHL defensive corps.

How has Woo progressed in his pro career?

Across 267 career AHL games, Woo has recorded 83 points (21 goals, 62 assists) and 332 penalty minutes, with a notable +32 rating. The Canucks’ investment in Woo reflects their belief in his continued development and potential NHL impact in 2025–26.

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What is Woo’s background with Team Canada?

A Winnipeg, Manitoba native, Woo has donned the Team Canada jersey in several international tournaments, including the 2016 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, 2017 U18 World Championships, and the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, where he won gold.

Originally selected 37th overall by the Canucks in the 2018 NHL Draft, Woo’s trajectory aligns with Vancouver’s plan to blend youth development with roster competitiveness.