Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin expects to make a decision on the team’s next head coach soon, with Manny Malhotra and Adam Foote among the top contenders for the position.
Manny Malhotra
- Background: Malhotra, a former NHL player, has been serving as a pro bench coach at Abbotsford. He set a franchise record with a 44-24-2-2 record in his first year in that role.
- Experience with the Canucks: He played 159 regular-season games with Vancouver over three seasons and understands the pressures of being part of a hockey-mad market.
- Quote: "Anybody that’s been around this organization knows how much pressure there is. You can’t hide from it. You’ve got to be able to handle it."
- Connection with Players: Malhotra is aware that many players are vying for roster spots, which could help him connect quickly with new players if hired.
- Allvin’s Perspective: "He’s got an understanding of what we’re looking for. He’s got an understanding of our system and our culture."
Support from Players
Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser believes Malhotra deserves serious consideration for the head coach position.
- Boeser’s Opinion: "I think he’d be great. I think he’d bring some stability back into the room."
- Relatability: Boeser praised Malhotra’s ability to connect with players across different age groups, stating, "He can relate well. He was one of us not too long ago."
Adam Foote
- Background: Adam Foote remains a contender for the head coach position despite not having run a pro bench before joining Tocchet’s staff last summer.
- Defensive Improvement: Foote played a key role in improving the team’s defense this season, helping direct penalty kills that ranked third overall with an efficiency of 82.6 percent.
- Captain’s Praise: Captain Quinn Hughes acknowledged the experience of working alongside Foote during training camp, despite limitations due to COVID protocols.
- Quote: "It was good experience getting used together. We didn’t get as much time as we would have liked because we had some guys out due to COVID protocols early on."
As the Canucks move forward in their decision-making process, both Malhotra and Foote have made strong cases for the head coach position.
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