Vancouver Canucks Have Officially Hired Their Next Head Coach

Since Rick Tocchet decided to part ways with the Vancouver Canucks, the organization has been interviewing many names to see who would be the right fit moving forward.

Among the front runners were AHL head coach of the Abbotsford Canucks Manny Malhotra, Assistant coach Adam Foote, John Tortorella and Marco Sturm.

But now, the general manager Patrik Allvin is taking a risk with their next bench boss.

Adam Foote signed a contract that will see him hopefully lead the Canucks for the next three-years in pursuit of the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup.

Although lacking in head coach experience in the NHL, Foote has been with the Vancouver Canucks since 2023 when he joined the team as their assistant coach after serving as the head coach of the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League (WHL) and as the defensive mind for the Colorado Avalanche for 7 years.

Where he lacks in coaching experience, he makes up for his experience being within the game for decades, playing 19 seasons as an elite defenseman between the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Although fans may be surprised with the decision, the Canucks need a fresh voice on the bench, and no body better to respect than an NHL legend.