Join us this summer as we count down the top 50 Vancouver Canucks players of all time! #46: Jannik Hansen. The winger was born in Rødovre, a suburb of Copenhagen, Denmark. Growing up, he played for his local team, the Rødovre Mighty Bulls, making his professional debut at the age of 16. Following his second season with his hometown team, the Canucks selected Hansen in the ninth round of the 2004 NHL Draft. Being a ninth-round pick, it was a long shot for Hansen to ever play in the NHL. Despite the odds, he made his debut three years later during the 2006-07 season. Making his professional debut in the 2007 NHL playoffs, Hansen recorded his first career point, becoming the first Dane to record a playoff point in the NHL. This came in Game 3 of the first round against the Dallas Stars, assisting a goal scored by Jan Bulis. For the majority of Hansen’s career as a Canuck, he became a fan favourite for being the underdog, who beat the odds and made it. His work ethic showed on the ice, being a player who brouRead More
Top 50 Canucks players of all time: #46 – Jannik Hansen
