Vancouver Canucks hire Manny Malhotra as new coach away from the Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant changes to their coaching staff this off-season, and they've already seen another one a week after introducing Craig Berube.
After serving as a coach for three years with the Vancouver Canucks, Manny Malhotra joined the Maple Leafs as an assistant in 2020. With his acceptance of a position as Head Coach of the Canucks AHL club, the Abbotsford Canucks, the young coach has now formally returned to his coaching roots.
General Manager Patrik Allvin announces that Manny Malhotra has been hired as the new head coach of the Abbotsford Canucks.
With changes anticipated, it's not surprising that the Leafs have already seen one significant departure. This comes after the organization named Craig Berube as the new head coach. Though Marc Savard, a former Flames coach, is anticipated to join them in the upcoming weeks, Malhotra says goodbye to the Maple Leafs organization for the time being;
«Being able to return to the Vancouver Canucks organization is an incredible opportunity for both me and my family,» said Malhotra. «Getting the chance to help develop the next wave of young talent is an honour and a privilege. We have a lot of good prospects in the group, and I can't wait to get started on the ice. I would like to thank the Toronto Maple Leafs as well for providing me the opportunity to work with them the past four years.»
Malhotra worked in a variety of capacities throughout the 2023�24 season, including faceoffs, power play, and penalty kill. However, at 44, he was prepared to go to head coach, and he now has the formal opportunity to do so.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Vancouver Canucks hire coach away from Toronto Maple Leafs
| POLL |
MAI 24 | 358 ANSWERS Vancouver Canucks hire Manny Malhotra as new coach away from the Leafs Was letting Manny Malhotra go by the Maple Leafs a wise decision? |
| Yes | 199 | 55.6 % |
| No | 159 | 44.4 % |
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