The Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote and his staff — assistants Scott Young, Kevin Dean and Brett McLean.
New general manager Ryan Johnson said, "It was a challenging year on several fronts and truthfully, Adam and his staff were dealt a very difficult hand. That said, as we head into a rebuild, our group feels new coaching voices are needed to chart the path forward. Establishing the proper environment and culture is a vital first step in creating a solid and authentic connection throughout the entire organization. ... The process to bring in a new staff begins immediately."
The Canucks finished 25-49-8, easily the worst record in the NHL. After the lottery, they hold the third pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
My take: Complete overhaul's what's needed. Johnson said the r-word out loud, which is refreshing, but those don't really exist in cap leagues. Have to spend at least $79 million.
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Canucks fire Foote, staff
The Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote and his staff — assistants Scott Young, Kevin Dean and Brett McLean.
New general manager Ryan Johnson said, "It was a challenging year on several fronts and truthfully, Adam and his staff were dealt a very difficult hand. That said, as we head into a rebuild, our group feels new coaching voices are needed to chart the path forward. Establishing the proper environment and culture is a vital first step in creating a solid and authentic connection throughout the entire organization. ... The process to bring in a new staff begins immediately."
The Canucks finished 25-49-8, easily the worst record in the NHL. After the lottery, they hold the third pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
My take: Complete overhaul's what's needed. Johnson said the r-word out loud, which is refreshing, but those don't really exist in cap leagues. Have to spend at least $79 million.
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