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Canucks Finalize Coaching Staff Under Adam Foote with Dean, McLean and Young

General manager Patrik Allvin says the meticulous search sought veteran expertise to bolster Foote’s first full season after a 38-30-14 finish prompted the overhaul.

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Florida Panthers center Brett McLean, left, looks to put the puck in the net as Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron, right, blocks with his stick in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Overview

  • Kevin Dean joins as assistant coach after three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and serving on the U.S. 2025 IIHF World Championship gold medal team.
  • Brett McLean is hired following two years as head coach of the Iowa Wild and three seasons as an NHL assistant, and brings six seasons of NHL playing experience.
  • Scott Young transitions from director of player personnel to assistant coach after a 17-year career in the NHL.
  • Yogi Svejkovsky, defensive development coach Sergei Gonchar and video coach Dylan Crawford were not retained under Foote’s new regime.
  • Adam Foote was promoted to head coach in April after Rick Tocchet left for the Philadelphia Flyers following last season’s 38-30-14 record.