Canucks appoint Manny Malhotra as new head coach
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Manny Malhotra has been named the 23rd head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, effective immediately. This follows a significant management reshuffle, which included the firing of former head coach Adam Foote and several assistant coaches. Malhotra previously led the Abbotsford Canucks to their first Calder Cup championship before experiencing a challenging season in 2026. His connection to the Canucks includes prior coaching roles and a playing tenure that included the 2011 Stanley Cup run. The organization aims to build a competitive team under his leadership.
- •Manny Malhotra becomes the 23rd head coach of the Canucks.
- •Management changes included the firing of Adam Foote and assistants.
- •Malhotra coached Abbotsford to a Calder Cup champion title.
- •He has previous coaching experience with Vancouver and Toronto.
- •The Canucks plan to develop a competitive roster moving forward.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Vancouver Canucks hire Manny Malhotra as head coach
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Canucks Name Manny Malhotra Head Coach As Rebuild Officially Begins
- 5:43 AMESPN — Canucks go internal again, hire Malhotra as coach
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Canucks Officially Announce Manny Malhotra As 23rd Head Coach In Franchise History
"Finally, the Vancouver Canucks have made things official. Manny Malhotra has been named the 23rd head coach in franchise history, following the massive changes in the front office and coaching staff. Malhotra will be tasked with leading the Canucks through the rebuild, with plenty of young players, as well as players he previously coached on the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks roster. Credit …
"The former Canucks forward takes over for Adam Foote, who was fired after Vancouver finished last in the NHL during his only season behind the bench.
"The Canucks named Manny Malhotra -- who led Vancouver's AHL affiliate to the Calder Cup in 2025 -- as the franchise's next head coach on Monday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:01 PMVancouver Canucks hire Manny Malhotra as head coach
The former Canucks forward takes over for Adam Foote, who was fired after Vancouver finished last in the NHL during his only season behind the bench.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 6:30 AMCanucks Name Manny Malhotra Head Coach As Rebuild Officially Begins
Finally, the Vancouver Canucks have made things official. Manny Malhotra has been named the 23rd head coach in franchise history, following the massive changes in the front office and coaching staff. Malhotra will be tasked with leading the Canucks through the rebuild, with plenty of young players, as well as players he previously coached on the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks roster. Credit …
- ESPNJun 2, 2026, 5:43 AMCanucks go internal again, hire Malhotra as coach
The Canucks named Manny Malhotra -- who led Vancouver's AHL affiliate to the Calder Cup in 2025 -- as the franchise's next head coach on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:20 AMCanucks Officially Announce Manny Malhotra As 23rd Head Coach In Franchise History
Manny Malhotra will be the 23rd head coach in Vancouver Canucks franchise history.
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