Canucks reveal coaching staff changes
The Vancouver Canucks have announced major changes to their coaching staff, including relieving Head Coach Adam Foote of his duties.
Canucks reveal coaching staff changes originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson announced on May 19 that Head Coach Adam Foote and Assistant Coaches Scott Young, Kevin Dean and Brett McLean have been relieved of their duties.
The decision comes as the Canucks recorded a 25-49-8 record, one of the worst 82-game seasons in franchise history. Foote's termination comes after just one season behind the Vancouver bench; he was named the 22nd Head Coach in Vancouver Canucks history on May 14, 2025 after previously serving as the team’s Assistant Coach. Foote was often criticized for failing to assist in the development of young talent such as Elias Pettersson and Zeev Buium, while also overutilizing veterans like Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger and Kevin Lankinen.
During Foote’s tenure as an assistant, top league defenseman Quinn Hughes won the Norris Trophy before eventually moving on to be a member of the Minnesota Wild . Johnson said the Vancouver organization is entering into a rebuilding year, and is seeking a new path forward. “We would like to thank Adam, Scott, Kevin, and Brett for all the work they did for us this season,” said Johnson.
“It was a challenging year on several fronts and truthfully, Adam and his staff were dealt a very difficult hand. That said, as we head into a rebuild, our group feels new coaching voices are needed to chart the path forward. Establishing the proper environment and culture is a vital first step in creating a solid and authentic connection throughout the entire organization.