Chris Higgins leaving hockey ops for fan-facing role with Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have announced that Chris Higgins will be transitioning roles moving forward for the team. Higgins, who suited up for 711 career games as an NHLer, including 314 with the Canucks, has spent the past five seasons as the assistant director of player development. “Higgins, a proud ambassador for the organization both as a player and alumni, has played a pivotal role in the Hockey Operations department, aiding numerous current players in enhancing their skills both on and off the ice,” the Canucks wrote in a statement. “In his new capacity, Higgins will conduct player interviews and provide hockey analysis while collaborating with Canucks Rinkside Reporter Kate Pettersson and Canucks Insiders Chris Faber and Lindsey Horsting on a host of video and written projects.”