Winnipeg Free Press
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May 19, 2026
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Vancouver Canucks fire coach Adam Foote after finishing last in the NHL in his one season in charge
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The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote just a few weeks into the team’s 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) campaign.
Foote was hired to lead the Canucks in January and quickly became a controversial figure among fans and media members, given his age (73 years old at the time of hiring), previous coaching stints that included stops with the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings, and his approach to team management.
The decision to terminate Foote’s contract came after the Canucks finished last in the NHL for the first time since 1968-69. The club's struggles have been wel…
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