The Vancouver Canucks are entering a new era as Adam Foote was introduced as the team’s head coach on Thursday. Foote has spent the last few seasons with the club as an assistant, so there is a level of familiarity there. Still, this will be his first time leading an NHL club, and he’ll surely bring some of his own ideas to the table.

After a lengthy contract dispute, the Vancouver Canucks have signed star prospect Tom Willander to an entry-level deal. The three-year deal begins in the 2025-26 regular season and includes $800,000 worth of bonuses.