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Although there’s plenty of business facing the Vancouver Canucks this offseason, it’s clear that the most significant order of business—the number one checkmark on the to-do list—is Elias Pettersson.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 6

Boston Bruins name Marco Sturm as new head coach

Boston Bruins: The Bruins named Marco Sturm as their 30th head coach. Bruins GM Don Sweeney on the hiring. “We’re proud to name Marco as the 30th Head Coach of the Boston Bruins and welcome him, Astrid, Mason, and Kaydie to Boston.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 5

Foote pulls back curtain on plans for managing Canucks’ young defencemen

If you’ve been paying attention to the Abbotsford Canucks‘ playoff run, you’ll know by now that the Canucks’ young defencemen have been standing out in a big way.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 5

Adam Foote talks Canucks’ new assistant coach hirings, other candidates, and more

The bench boss has expressed his thoughts about his new comrades. On Thursday, new Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote spoke to the media. He was asked about the team’s new hiring of Kevin Dean, Brett McLean and Scott Young as assistant coaches for the 2025-26 campaign.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 5

Canucks announce Adam Foote’s assistant coaches for 2025-26 season

The Vancouver Canucks have announced the assistant coaches joining head coach Adam Foote’s staff. With news breaking yesterday that Yogi Svejkovsky would be leaving Vancouver to join Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers, the announcement of the Canucks’ hirings comes at a good time.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 3

Canucks to hire Kevin Dean as assistant coach to Adam Foote: report

The Vancouver Canucks are beginning to fill out their coaching staff. After naming Adam Foote as head coach a couple of weeks ago, both Foote and general manager Patrik Allvin said the search would soon begin for the Canucks to round out Foote’s staff behind the bench.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / May 20

Assistant Coach Candidates for the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks

Last week, the Vancouver Canucks named Adam Foote their new head coach, but have not confirmed who will join him behind the bench. From those already inside

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Don’t Dismiss Foote: He Might Be the New Voice the Canucks Need

The Vancouver Canucks made headlines this week by promoting Adam Foote to head coach—just the 22nd in franchise history. While the move was no surprise to those inside the organization, fan reaction has been more mixed.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

Canucks 2025 NHL Draft Target: Cameron Schmidt

The Vancouver Canucks are now formulating their offseason plans. They just hired Adam Foote as the team’s new head coach and are beginning to bring together their staff and players for next season.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Canucks Chart New Course Under Foote

When Adam Foote was named the 22nd head coach in Vancouver Canucks history on Wednesday, it marked a full-circle moment for a former NHL stalwart who had been slowly working his way up the coaching ladder.

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / May 16

Canucks Coaching Hire Latest Effort to Keep Captain

The Vancouver Canucks recently elevated Adam Foote from assistant coach to new head coach. Foote replaces former bench boss Rick Tocchet, who is now employed by the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 15

Canucks’ Foote believes years of shutting down top NHL stars gives him a unique perspective on coaching offence

A granite hard defenceman during his decorated 20-year National Hockey League career, Adam Foote showed some deft stickhandling when it was suggested that he views the game through a defensive lens only.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 15

Why the Canucks chose Adam Foote as team’s coach

The Vancouver Canucks found their new head coach on Wednesday, naming Adam Foote as the 22nd bench boss in franchise history. Rising in the ranks, after

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / May 15

Adam Foote Already Facing Criticism From Canucks Fans After Being Named Head Coach Yesterday

Despite being freshly hired as head coach of the Canucks, Adam Foote is already taking a tremendous amount of heat online by the team's fans. Adam Foote was formally announced as the new head coach for the Vancouver Canucks, a promotion to a position he most recently held as assistant under Rick Tocchet.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Canucks News & Rumours: Foote, Willander, Romani & More

In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News and Rumours, the search for Rick Tocchet’s successor is over as it was announced on Wednesday that Adam Foote has been promoted from assistant to head coach.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 15

Canucks fans react to Adam Foote being named next head coach

The Vancouver Canucks have officially named their next head coach, Adam Foote. How do Canucks fans feel about the decision on their next bench boss? We

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 14

Foote steps out of Tocchet’s shadow and into pressure cooker to prove he can squeeze more offence out of Canucks

Adam Foote clearly won over his bosses to land the head coaching job with the Vancouver Canucks. That may turn out to be the easy part of the process. Now, the 53-year-old needs to win over a disgruntled fan base.

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / May 14

Adam Foote Named Head Coach of Vancouver Canucks

It came down to two names, and in the end, Adam Foote moves from assistant to head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. The Vancouver Canucks decided to promote from within, moving last season’s assistant coach Adam Foote into the title role.

Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / May 14

Canucks promote Adam Foote to head coach

The Vancouver Canucks named Adam Foote as their new head coach on Wednesday. Foote, an assistant coach with the club since January 2023, reportedly will receive a three-year contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Vancouver Canucks Promote Adam Foote to Head Coach

The Vancouver Canucks announced on Wednesday that assistant coach Adam Foote will become their new head coach. Foote was hired as an assistant coach for the Vancouver Canucks on Jan.

NHL News / Dose.ca / May 14

Adam Foote is leaving to manage the Canucks (and it’s not going over well with some)

The coaching waltz continues. After seeing Rick Tocchet head for Philadelphia (for $25 million over five years, according to reports), his former team, the Vancouver Canucks, are on the verge of finding Tocchet’s successor.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Team Confirms, Adam Foote Hired as Canucks Next Head Coach

It appears Adam Foote has won the job as the next head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Following speculation that it was down to Foote, Manny Malhotra, and Marco Sturm, Malhotra was believed to be the favorite in the early going.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Canucks name Adam Foote next head coach

The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their next head coach ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season, the club announced on Wednesday. The role is Foote’s

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Canucks coaching race coming down to two internal candidates

The Vancouver Canucks are nearing the final days of their search for a new head coach after Rick Tocchet opted to part ways with the club this summer.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / May 13

Surprising Update in Canucks Coaching Hunt Involving Adam Foote Emerges

A new surprising update has emerged regarding Adam Foote and the Canucks head coaching job, and it appears he is very much in the mix as a finalist. Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford are deep into their search for the Vancouver Canucks' new head coach.