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Canucks News & Rumours: Malhotra, Sedin, Pettersson & Chiarot

The Vancouver Canucks are searching for a coach who could reshape the team entirely; there are ongoing questions about the core and how it responds under pressure; and prospects are pushing their way into the conversation.

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The Canucks hiring a better coach doesn’t have to mean the end of the tank

The new front office of the Vancouver Canucks, headed by GM Ryan Johnson and co-POHOs Henrik and Daniel Sedin, made their first big decision earlier this week when they relieved Adam Foote and the rest of the coaching staff of their duties.

Adam Foote News / Canucksarmy / May 20

5 takeaways from Ryan Johnson’s press conference after firing Adam Foote

When the Vancouver Canucks parted ways with head coach Adam Foote on Tuesday morning, it ended a one-year run that put him in the company of Bill LaForge, John Tortorella, and Mike Keenan for the most disastrous Canucks coaching hires of all time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 19

Johnson says Manny and Caleb Malhotra’s father-son relationship won’t impact Canucks’ decision making

The Vancouver Canucks have two big decisions to make in the not-so-distant future. First, they need a new head coach. Then, they’ll need to decide who they want to draft with third overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft at the end of June.

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How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 19

Ryan Johnson not shy about his interest in Manny Malhotra after Canucks fire Foote

On Tuesday afternoon, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson spoke to the media following the dismissal of head coach Adam Foote. As Vancouver now begins the search for a new bench boss, all eyes are on Abbotsford Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra, who has long been rumoured to be in line for the top position.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 19

In the end, the Canucks absolutely had to part ways with Adam Foote

It didn’t take long for the new Vancouver Canucks management group to make up their minds and fire Adam Foote. Realistically, it was two — maybe three if you count press conference day as day one — business days for Ryan Johnson, along with Daniel and Henrik Sedin, to land on the conclusion that Foote couldn’t continue as Canucks head coach.

Vancouver Canucks News / Ball Exclusives / May 19

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / May 19

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Canucks News & Rumours: Johnson, Sedins, Foote, Granato & the Malhotras

The Vancouver Canucks are officially in a new era, and it didn’t take long for things to shift. After Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin, the organization has now fully reset its hockey operations structure.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Canucks Reportedly Make Head Coach Decision After Front Office Changes

The Vancouver Canucks put together a very solid core when they won the Pacific Division in 2023-24, but since then, it's only been downhill for the entire organization.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Vancouver Canucks fire coach Adam Foote

Moves are being made out west. On Tuesday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced that the team has fired head coach Adam Foote after just one season.

Adam Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Vancouver Canucks fire HC Adam Foote after only one season

The changes coming to the Vancouver Canucks won’t end at the front office.

In the end, the Canucks absolutely had to part ways with Foote

Devils confirm Sheldon Keefe's status for the 2026-27 season

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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 / 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

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 / 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.

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.