
Canucks appoint Manny Malhotra as 23rd head coach
The Vancouver Canucks named Manny Malhotra as their 23rd head coach. Malhotra led the Abbotsford Canucks for two seasons, including a franchise-best 44-win campaign and a Calder Cup title, and previously coached with the Maple Leafs and Canucks. A former NHL defenseman/forward who played 991 games over 16 seasons (including three Vancouver years), Malhotra is tasked with developing players and building a competitive, hard-working team.
