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

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 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.