Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the club acquired Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Aatu Räty.
“We want to thank Aatu for all he has done for the organization, and we wish him well in Toronto,” said Johnson. “By acquiring Jacob and Brandon this move gives our group two new young players to work with as we continue to look for ways to improve our overall depth.”
Quillan, 24, originally signed an entry-level contract with Toronto on April 1, 2024. In 24 career NHL games, all spent with the Maple Leafs, the 6'1", 2024lbs forward recorded three points (1-2-3) and two penalty minutes.
A native of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Quillian has appeared in 114 career AHL games for the Toronto Marlies, registering 74 points (32-42-74) and 65 penalty minutes. He recorded an additional nine points (3-6-9) in 24 career AHL playoff games and captured the Calder Cup with the Marlies last season.
Buhr, 24, originally signed an entry-level contract with Toronto on March 18, 2026, prior to appearing in five games with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) at the conclusion of the 2025.26 season, where he registered two points (0-2-2).
The Burnaby, BC native previously spent for seasons in the NCAA, split between Clarkson University and Union College, recording 88 points (49-39-88) and 41 penalty minutes across 116 games. The 6'2", 204 lbs forward was named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Third All-Star Team in 2025, and the ECAC Second All-Star Team in 2026.
