Canucks Eye Internal Coach Manny Malhotra

Vancouver Canucks are reportedly eyeing internal candidate Manny Malhotra to fill their vacant head coaching role, following the abrupt exit of Adam Foote after just one season. GM Ryan Johnson confirmed Malhotra, currently leading their AHL affiliate, is under serious consideration — a move that could signal a major organizational shift. With other coaching vacancies like the Maple Leafs’ also heating up, the Canucks are weighing their options carefully. Malhotra, who’s described his Abbotsford tenure as “a tale of two seasons,” may be getting his big-league shot. Meanwhile, prospect Safonov is reportedly leaving the KHL, and former Canucks stars like John Tortorella and Ben Hutton are making playoff noise elsewhere — all signs that the Canucks are in full transition mode, with this coaching hire poised to shape their future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2e9f43ff5eae8f9