Canucks fire coach Adam Foote and staff after 25-49-8 season

The Vancouver Canucks have dismissed head coach Adam Foote and his entire staff after a single season that saw the team finish with the worst record in the National Hockey League. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced the decision on Tuesday, confirming that assistant coaches Scott Young, Kevin Dean, and Brett McLean were also relieved of their duties.

The move comes less than a week into Johnson’s tenure as GM and continues a sweeping overhaul of the franchise’s leadership. The Canucks concluded the 2025-26 season with a record of 25-49-8, placing last in the overall standings by a significant margin. The team’s defense was a particular weakness, allowing a league-high 3.83 goals against per game.

In a statement, Johnson acknowledged the difficult circumstances Foote and his staff faced. "It was a challenging year on several fronts, and truthfully, Adam and his staff were dealt a very difficult hand," Johnson said. "That said, as we head into a rebuild, our group feels new coaching voices are needed to chart the path forward."

Foote, a former NHL defenseman and first-time head coach at this level, was promoted from within the organization in May 2025 to replace Rick Tocchet....