Welcome to The Hockey News – Vancouver Canucks site’s player preview series for the 2025–26 season. Today, we examine Linus Karlsson, the leading scorer in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, who had a successful 2024–25 season, scoring three points in the NHL and excelling in the AHL with 23 goals and a league-leading 14 goals in the playoffs. With a B- grade this season, Karlsson aims to secure a third or fourth-line role with Vancouver, building on his performance as he prepares for the upcoming season.