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Canucks Hire Manny Malhotra as 23rd Head Coach

The internal promotion signals a development‑first reset under new GM Ryan Johnson with Daniel and Henrik Sedin steering a multi‑year rebuild.

Abbotsford Canucks' head coach Manny Malhotra stands on the bench behind Sammy Blais, front left to right, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Phillip Di Giuseppe during the first period in Game 5 of the AHL Calder Cup Final against the Charlotte Checkers, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Saturday, June 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Overview

  • The Canucks confirmed Monday night that Manny Malhotra has been named the 23rd head coach in franchise history in a letter to season‑ticket holders and a team press release.
  • Malhotra is promoted from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks after guiding that club to its first Calder Cup in 2024–25 and serving earlier in Vancouver as a development coach and assistant.
  • General manager Ryan Johnson praised Malhotra’s leadership and player‑development skills and said the hire reflects a shared vision between the coaching staff and the new hockey‑operations group.
  • The move follows the May 19 firing of Adam Foote after Vancouver finished last in 2025–26 and completes a rapid leadership turnover that also replaced the general manager and president roles.
  • Key details remain to be disclosed including Malhotra’s NHL coaching staff, contract terms, and how the hire will influence the Canucks’ approach at the upcoming draft and through the rebuild.