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Adam Foote Named Vancouver Canucks Head Coach, Emphasizing Defensive Stability

Foote, promoted from assistant coach, aims to strengthen team defense while addressing offensive challenges in his first NHL head coaching role.

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Newly appointed Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote talks to media at Rogers Arena in Vancouver May 15.
Vancouver Canucks new head coach Adam Foote and general manager Patrik Allvin, back left, arrive for a news conference after Foote was promoted from assistant coach by the NHL hockey team, in Vancouver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • Adam Foote has been officially promoted to head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, succeeding Rick Tocchet after his departure on April 29.
  • Foote, previously an assistant coach under Tocchet, is tasked with maintaining the team's defense-first identity while improving offensive production.
  • At his introductory press conference, Foote expressed confidence in Elias Pettersson's ability to rebound after a disappointing season, emphasizing support for the star forward.
  • The Canucks plan to hire experienced assistant coaches, including an offensive specialist, to complement Foote's defensive expertise.
  • General Manager Patrik Allvin clarified that Foote's appointment is independent of his son Cal Foote's ongoing legal trial, affirming the organization's respect for the legal process.