Canucks Send Jett Woo to Sharks in Blockbuster Trade
The Vancouver Canucks made a significant move on Thursday by trading defenseman Jett Woo to the San Jose Sharks. In return, the Canucks acquired fellow blueliner Jack Thompson. This decision, made by general manager Patrik Allvin, comes as part of the team’s strategy to bolster their defensive depth.
Trade Details: Canucks Send Jett Woo to Sharks
Woo, a 25-year-old defenseman, was drafted 37th overall by the Canucks in 2018. He was considered a pivotal part of the team’s AHL championship-winning squad. However, he never appeared in an NHL game for the Canucks, despite playing 293 regular-season AHL games.
- Jett Woo: Drafted: 37th overall in 2018
- Career AHL Games: 293
- Contract Status: UFA at season’s end
- Salary: $290,000 (AHL)
In exchange for Woo, the Canucks acquired Jack Thompson. The 23-year-old right-shot defenseman was drafted 93rd overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020. This marks Thompson’s second trade at the deadline; he was previously traded to the Sharks in 2024, along with a third-round pick.
- Jack Thompson: Drafted: 93rd overall in 2020
- NHL Games Played: 34 (31 with Sharks last season)
- Goals and Points: 4 goals, 10 points in his career
- Contract Status: Restricted Free Agent at season’s end
- Salary: $115,000 (AHL)
What This Means for the Canucks
The trade allows the Canucks to save on salary costs, as Thompson’s AHL contract is lower than Woo’s. Moreover, with recent changes in the roster, including the recall of Cole Clayton and trades involving Tyler Myers, Thompson may find himself playing with the Canucks this season.
Both defensemen have contracts set to expire at the end of the current season. The Canucks’ management expressed support for the strategic addition of Thompson, hoping to enhance their organizational depth on the blue line.
