Former Vancouver Canucks superstars Henrik and Daniel Sedin brought on as special advisers

Sedin twins on new role with Vancouver Canucks Former Vancouver Canucks Henrik and Daniel Sedin speak to the media following the announcement they're joining the NHL team's front office.

VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver Canuck superstars Henrik and Daniel Sedin are joining the club's front office.

The Canucks announced Tuesday that the Sedins will join Vancouver's hockey operations department as special advisers to general manager Jim Benning.

The team says the Sedins will be involved in player evaluation and development as part of their duties, and they will participate in planning for the draft, free agency and the trade deadline.

Henrik Sedin leads the franchise in games played (1,330), assists (830), points (1,070) and plus minus (plus-165), while twin brother Daniel leads in goals (393), power-play goals (138), game-winning goals (86) and shots on goal (3,474).

Henrik Sedin was team captain from 2010 to 2018. He was named the Hart Trophy winner as NHL MVP in 2010.

The Sedins retired in 2018 after 17 NHL seasons, all with the Canucks. Their jerseys were retired on Feb. 12, 2020.

“We are grateful and humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the team we care so much about,” Henrik Sedin said in a statement. “The province and the fans care deeply about this team. As we've said, being part of the Canucks family has been the best time in our lives. It is an honour to be back, and we will do everything we can to learn and contribute to the success of this team.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2021.