Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Canucks Announce Coaching Changes, Foote Speaks
The Vancouver Canucks hockey team has made some changes to their coaching staff.
Three coaches are leaving, including assistant coach Yogi Svejkovsky.
The head coach, Adam Foote, said there were no problems with Svejkovsky leaving.
Svejkovsky is going to work with his former coach, Rick Tocchet, in Philadelphia.
The Canucks are bringing in three new coaches: Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, and Scott Young.
Dean previously coached with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Team USA win a gold medal.
McLean has coached in the AHL and played in the NHL.
These changes are part of the team getting ready for the next hockey season.
The Vancouver Canucks announced several coaching staff changes.
Assistant coaches Yogi Svejkovsky, Sergei Gonchar, and Dylan Crawford are leaving the team.
Adam Foote, now head coach, stated there were no issues with Svejkovsky's departure.
Svejkovsky will reunite with Rick Tocchet in Philadelphia.
The Canucks have hired Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, and Scott Young as new assistant coaches.
- Who
- The Vancouver Canucks.
- What
- The Vancouver Canucks announced coaching staff changes.
- When
- Announced on June 5, 2025.
- Where
- Vancouver.
- Why
- To prepare for the new NHL season.
- New Head Coach
- Adam Foote
- Assistant Coaches Leaving
- Yogi Svejkovsky, Sergei Gonchar, Dylan Crawford
- New Assistant Coaches
- Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, Scott Young
- Svejkovsky's New Team
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Dean's Experience
- Formerly with Chicago Blackhawks and Team USA
- McLean's Experience
- Former AHL coach and NHL player