The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach, the team announced on Wednesday. Foote, 53, had served as an assistant coach under head coach Rick Tocchet for the last three seasons.

Adam Foote had been an assistant coach with the Canucks since January 2023, working with the team's defensemen, including Quinn Hughes.

Adam Foote will reportedly be tasked with leading the Vancouver Canucks back into playoff contention after a tumultuous 2024-25 season.

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the team has hired Adam Foote as the 22nd Head Coach in franchise history. “Adam is a strong leader, good teacher and person who knows what it takes to build a great culture and winning attitude,

The Vancouver Canucks have hired Adam Foote as their new coach, giving him the job after 2 1/2 years on the bench as an assistant to Rich Tocchet.

The Vancouver Canucks disappointed in 2025—but that seemingly will not stop them from promoting from within. The Canucks are in the process of naming assistant coach Adam Foote their next head coach,

Those additions, a new coach and, potentially, some roster adjustments have Garland confident the Canucks will trend back towards being a playoff team. The 29-year-old had 50 points (19 goals, 31 assists) in 81 games this season, his fourth with Vancouver.

After one day of rest, the Vancouver Canucks are back in action at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. All four of the participating Canucks got the day off on May 13, while Canada, Latvia, Germany, and Hungary all won their games.