Canucks extend AHL head coach Malhotra

Canucks extend AHL head coach Malhotra

The Vancouver Canucks have extended Manny Malhotra, head coach of their Calder Cup-winning American Hockey League team, the Abbotsford Canucks.

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Vancouver Canucks extend AHL head coach Manny Malhotra through 2026-27

ABBOTSFORD - The Vancouver Canucks have extended Manny Malhotra, head coach of their Calder Cup-winning American Hockey League team, the Abbotsford Canucks.

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As expected when he underwent triceps surgery back in March after suffering an injury there for the second straight season, Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen won’t be available to start the season.  Speaking with reporters today (video link), GM Daniel Briere indicated that the blueliner is progressing well but won’t join the team until a month or two into the season.  The 30-year-old had a bounce-back showing last season, picking up 19 point…

Vancouver Canucks Announce Contract Extension For Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Manny Malhotra

Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Manny Malhotra will be staying with the organization for the next couple of seasons. On Tuesday, GM Patrik Allvin announced that the Canucks have picked up Malhotra's option for the 2026-27 season. This will keep Malhotra in Abbotsford for the next two seasons, where he can continue to help develop Vancouver's top prospects. 

Canucks Extend Abbotsford Head Coach Manny Malhotra

By AakashSports_ The Vancouver Canucks made it official today: Abbotsford Head Coach Manny Malhotra is sticking around, with the organization picking up his option for the 2026–27 season. On the surface, it’s a smart move to keep the architect of Abbotsford’s Calder Cup win behind the bench. But dig a little deeper, and it feels like the Canucks are keeping a door open to something bigger. Why This Matters Malhotra didn’t just lead Abbotsford to…