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Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote and three assistants

The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote after just one season, the team announced on Tuesday. They also fired assistant coaches Scott Young, Kevin Dean, and Brett McLean.

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Canucks fire coach Adam Foote along with 3 assistants

The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house on Tuesday by firing head coach Adam Foote after one season on the job and also relieving three assistant coaches of their duties.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19

Canucks Fire Adam Foote as Head Coach

As per a report by Darren Dreger of TSN, “The Vancouver Canucks continue to make changes. Sources say Adam Foote has been let go as Head Coach. Other changes to the coaching staff also being made.” More than Foote has been relieved of his duties.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Vancouver Canucks Fire Adam Foote

The changes coming to the Vancouver Canucks won’t end at the front office. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Canucks are parting ways with head coach Adam Foote and are expected to make additional changes to the coaching staff.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 19

Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote, ‘other changes to coaching staff’ coming: report

After a good deal of speculation, it appears as though Adam Foote has been fired as Vancouver Canucks head coach. According to a report from TSN’s Darren Dreger on Tuesday morning, the Canucks have fired Foote, and that there are further changes coming to the Canucks’ coaching staff.

Elias Pettersson News / Professor Press Box / May 19

The Elias Pettersson Question Just Won’t Go Away

There are always a few players in every NHL market who end up carrying more weight than just their stats. In Vancouver, that player right now is Elias Pettersson.

Parker Alcos News / Canucksarmy / May 19

2026 Memorial Cup preview: Canucks prospects Parker Alcos and Gabe Chiarot face-off in tournament opener

The field for the 2026 Memorial Cup is officially set. On Tuesday night, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens became the fourth and final team to clinch a spot in this year’s tournament, joining the host Kelowna Rockets, OHL champion Kitchener Rangers, and WHL champion Everett Silvertips.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / May 18

Canucks at Worlds: Aatu Räty scores again, Filip Hronek picks up first point

Day 4 of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland, not only featured all four Vancouver Canucks representatives in action but also saw them face off against one another.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 18

Canucks: Henrik Sedin talks timeline for a decision on Adam Foote, ownership’s commitment to a rebuild, and more

While his brother Daniel has already headed over to Switzerland for the IIHF World Championship, Vancouver Canucks co-President of Hockey Operations Henrik Sedin has stayed put in Vancouver as the Canucks prepare to make a few key decisions in the lead-up to the NHL Draft and Free Agency in a little over a month.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Canucks News & Rumors: Sedins, Johnson, Benning, Burke, Linden, Edler & Boeser

The Vancouver Canucks’ new executive group didn’t exactly begin their tenure with fireworks — and that seems to be the point. With Henrik Sedin, Daniel

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 18

Canucks’ 2026 Draft: A recent history of the 24th overall pick

The Minnesota Wild being eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs was a win for the Vancouver Canucks and their supporters in a few different ways.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 17

Canucks at Worlds: Max Sasson and Linus Karlsson hit the score sheet on Day 3

Day 3 of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland, saw another pair of Vancouver Canucks representatives hit the scoresheet. Through the opening few days of the tournament, three of Vancouver’s four players have now recorded points, with Max Sasson joining the mix during Sunday’s action.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 17

Canucks don’t need to rush any moves this summer

The Vancouver Canucks are facing a formative period in their franchise’s history, but don’t need to rush any moves after naming Ryan Johnson as general

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Braeden Cootes News / Professor Press Box / May 17

Braeden Cootes Wild WHL Ride Has Turned Heads

It wasn’t the ending Braeden Cootes and the Prince Albert Raiders were hoping for. However, it was still the kind of season that had Canucks fans expecting he could push for the big club next year.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 17

Canucks Front Office Faces First Problem with This Choice

Vancouver’s front office just got a major makeover, but the coaching spot is still up in the air. It’s shaping up to be a real fork-in-the-road moment.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 17

Canucks won’t cut corners under Johnson and Sedins, and that’s a big deal: Wagner’s Weekly

In my opinion, Henrik Sedin had the best quote in the press conference that introduced himself, his brother Daniel, and Ryan Johnson as the Vancouver Canucks’ new executive team.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Canucks News & Rumours: Cootes, Sedins’ Reset & Karlsson

There’s a bit of everything happening around the Vancouver Canucks right now. Mostly, it’s about the organizational shift, but it also includes prospects finishing their seasons and international hockey, all of which feed into the bigger picture.

Filip Hronek News / Canucksarmy / May 17

Canucks at Worlds: Aatu Räty picks up another point, Filip Hronek and Czechia suffer massive upset

Day 2 of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Zurich, Switzerland, saw the remainder of the tournament field open its schedule, while two Vancouver Canucks representatives returned to action for their second games.

Braeden Cootes News / Canucksarmy / May 16

Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes concludes impressive WHL season

After taking Game 1 of the WHL Final, Braeden Cootes and the Prince Albert Raiders were handed four consecutive losses, falling short of a league championship and a spot at this year’s Memorial Cup.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

The Canucks’ Leadership Reset Feels Real

There are press conferences where you walk away thinking you learned something about hockey decisions, contracts, or direction. Then there are rare ones where you don’t really learn anything concrete at all—but you actually feel something shift about a franchise.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Ryan Johnson has well-earned respect with Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks‘ general manager search has come to an end, as they announced on Thursday that they’ve gone in-house and promoted Ryan Johnson to the position.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Canucks New Front Office Addresses Elias Pettersson’s Future

The newly installed Vancouver Canucks front office — Ryan Johnson as GM and Henrik and Daniel Sedin as co-presidents of hockey operations — directly addressed the future of star forward Elias Pettersson during Thursday’s introductory press conference.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / May 14

Reports: Canucks promote Ryan Johnson to GM, Sedin brothers to co-presidents

The Vancouver Canucks are promoting Ryan Johnson to general manager and team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

Adam Foote News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Ryan Johnson’s first task as Canucks GM will be to keep or fire Adam Foote

The Vancouver Canucks have a lot of work to do in order to become a contender again. The new man in charge has some big decisions to make. On Thursday, the Canucks are going to announce the promotion of assistant general manager Ryan Johnson to be the franchise’s new GM.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Canucks have reportedly hired their next GM

As per a report by NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Vancouver Canucks have settled on a decision regarding the hiring of their next general manager. Seravalli