Vancouver Canucks Hire Manny Malhotra as Head Coach
Ryan Johnson said Malhotra brings teaching and development skills as the Canucks try to rebound after finishing last in the NHL.
- On Monday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson announced that Manny Malhotra is the 23rd head coach in franchise history, transitioning from his role leading the AHL Abbotsford Canucks.
- Malhotra, a 2025 Calder Cup champion with Abbotsford, reunites with co-presidents Daniel and Henrik Sedin to implement a consistent foundation after the franchise finished last in the NHL this past season.
- Before coaching, the 46-year-old played 991 NHL games across 16 seasons and served as an assistant coach for three years with Vancouver and four years with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Ownership prioritized a significant roster overhaul after the team set franchise records for futility, including a 9-27-5 home record and an 11-game losing streak this past season.
- Focusing on long-term development, Malhotra aims to guide prospects toward the parent roster through execution and encouragement, with top prospects like his son Caleb Malhotra emerging in the pipeline.
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