We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.
Henrik and Daniel Sedin:Â
Dear Canucks fans,
Earlier this year we wrote a letter to the city, and to everyone who has supported us for the past 18 years. Many people were asking what the future holds. We said weâd take it one year at a time. We said when the time was right, weâd talk with our families and sit down with management to discuss it.
We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.
Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But itâs time to focus on our families and life after hockey. Itâs time to help with homework every night. Itâs time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. Itâs time to be at home for dinner every night.
Weâre saying it now because we want to share these final three games with you. We also want to share these games with our families, friends, teammates, coaches, trainers, staff and everyone at the Canucks who have supported us. Youâve all been with us every step of the way, and we want to thank you.
Itâs time to let the next generation of young players lead the Canucks. Travis is building a strong culture and emphasizes a style of play we know will be successful. The team is in great hands, with people who care about its success and itâs headed in the right direction. We know there is a bright future for the Canucks.
As weâve said before, Vancouver has become home. This is our familyâs home. We plan to be part of this community long after we retire. Vancouver has given us so much and weâve tried to give everything we have in return. That wonât change.
In the meantime, we still have some games to play, and we still have some work to do.
Itâs around that time of year when kids start getting letters of being waitlisted, rejection and deferment. Just wanted to say hang in thereâ not everyoneâs collegiate path is a strict linear progression. Taking gap years, transferring, going to your âBâor âCâ school, etcâ theyâre all completely valid ways to self-discovery and getting to where you want to be. From my own experience, things have a way of working out in the weirdest ways. Just keep your head up & mind open and donât give up.Â
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