Former Canucks Forward Wins 2026 Bruce Boudreau Award

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Jayson Megna, a former Vancouver Canucks forward, has won the 2026 Bruce Boudreau Award, recognizing his performance in the AHL. Currently the captain of the Colorado Eagles, he has recorded 102 points in 134 games over two seasons.

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Jayson Megna won the 2026 Bruce Boudreau Award
The award recognizes outstanding AHL players not on NHL contracts
Megna has 102 points in 134 games with the Colorado Eagles

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Jayson Megna

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A former Vancouver Canucks forward has won an award named after a former Canucks head coach. On Thursday, Jayson Megna was named the winner of the 2026 Bruce Boudreau award. As per the AHL, the award "honors the most outstanding American Hockey League player not playing on an NHL contract, recognizing their leadership, consistency, and impact on the league."

Megna is currently in his second season with the Colorado Eagles. The 36-year-old has served as Colorado's captain for the last two years, during which he has recorded 102 points in 134 games. The Eagles are currently in the second round of the playoffs and are getting ready to begin their series with the Henderson Silver Knights.

As for his time with Vancouver, Megna spent two seasons split between the NHL and AHL. He played 59 games for the Canucks, where he recorded four goals and eight points from 2016-18. Megna also played 29 games for the Utica Comets, where he recorded 16 points.