Max Sasson

March 2025 – After a strong 24-game NHL stint, the Canucks sent Sasson back to Abbotsford, where he has spent the last 19 games. In his time with Vancouver, Sasson continued to impress in his limited role. He featured his standard, strong two-way play and never put the Canucks in a compromising position defensively. He also chipped in two goals and four assists. The Canucks sent him to Abbotsford in the midst of a competitive playoff race, where he has continued to play well. He had a four game point streak right immediately after joining Abbotsford. In the games since, Sasson has continued to generate offense for the team, putting pucks on net and finding a way to be a scoring threat. The points have started to flow again recently, as he looks to be a big part of Abbotsford’s playoff run. Sasson should stay in the AHL throughout the run, but join Vancouver’s taxi squad if Abbotsford is sent home. Undoubtedly, Sasson has proved this season that he has what it takes to play in the NHL and should find a way onto Vancouver’s NHL roster next season. Nick Orr

November 2024 – Sasson finished his first full professional season strong with 42 points in 2023-24. He showed that his high motor and strong overall play translated to professional hockey. To start the 2024-25 campaign, Sasson has continued to prove his worth in Abbotsford. Being the primary center for Danila Klimovich, the duo has given Abbotsford good offensive production. Sasson has four goals and nine points in 16 games, while also seeing time on the power play. His play did not go unnoticed, as he was recalled to Vancouver and played well in his debut. He was strong on pucks and never looked out of place throughout the game. Throughout his two career games, Sasson has impressed in a bottom-six role. With Aatu Räty, the pair have put in strong all-around play, including stingy play in their zone. In his short time, Sasson has shown the ability to keep up with the pace of the NHL. Nick Orr 

January 2023 – In his first full season in the AHL, the undrafted center has performed exceptionally well. Sasson has accumulated 24 points in 33 games, primarily playing alongside AHL veterans Linus Karlsson and Tristen Nielsen on the second line. This total is particularly impressive, especially considering the slow start he had, with only three points in his first 10 games. Since then, he has displayed remarkable consistency, going only once without a point in two consecutive games. Cedrick Blais-Turcotte

May 2023 – The Vancouver Canucks signed Max Sasson, a promising forward from Western Michigan University, to a two-year entry-level deal in March. The 22-year-old, amassed an impressive two-year NCAA career, posting 64 points (24G + 40A) over 75 games and was a solid plus-34 in that span. The Michigan native brings a high motor, and above-average skating ability. Although he posted decent numbers at the Collegiate level, the hopes are for him to find his game as a predominant bottom-six role player, who can contribute on the scoresheet from time-to-time. A heavy role in Abbotsford is his likely landing spot for the 2023-24 campaign, however, do not be shocked to see a game or two to show off his motor at the NHL level. Dave Hall