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The Vancouver Canucks are introducing their new bench boss to the public.
Manny Malhotra was officially named the Canucks’ 23rd head coach in franchise history on Monday.
He’ll speak to the media for the first time since taking the job, on Thursday at 11 a.m. PT. CBC News will carry the event live here.
Malhotra replaces Adam Foote, who was fired after the Canucks finished the season last in the NHL with a 25-49-8 record.
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Until now, Malhotra served as the head coach for the Abbotsford Canucks, where he played a key role in developing a number of the Vancouver club’s prospects.
There, he coached the American Hockey League squad to a Calder Cup championship victory in the 2024-2025 season.
New Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson, who was also promoted from the Abbotsford franchise, has praised Malhotra’s leadership and teaching skills.
Malhotra has history with the Vancouver Canucks; he laced up for the Canucks between 2010 and 2013, playing alongside Daniel and Henrik Sedin, the Canucks’ new co-presidents of hockey operations.