Attached is a recent article regarding this long-debated subject. It seems that rumors of such sales will continue given the investment opportunities provided by sports franchises. In this case, the value of the Vancouver franchise has increased by over $1 billion since its incremental purchase by the current owners in 2004 and 2006. The recent departure of head coach Rick Tocchet, coupled with d-man Quinn Hughes’ possible desire to part ways with the team, certainly adds to speculation that changes in the Canucks’ ownership structure are on their way.
https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-rumours-sources-say-not-for-sale
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6333940/2025/05/05/canucks-nhl-draft-lottery-quinn-hughes