By Andrew Phillip Chernoff

September 16, 2025

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today a decision about the Abbotsford coaching staff. The team has picked up Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Manny Malhotra’s option for the 2026.27 season.

“Since joining our organization, Manny has done a great job teaching, communicating with, and developing our players in the American Hockey League,” said Allvin. “His work ethic, passion, and partnership with our NHL staff was a big reason why our group in Abbotsford won a Calder Cup, and why the players we called up to Vancouver during the season fit into our system so well. We are extremely happy to have Manny extend his time with the hockey club.”

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin

Malhotra just completed his first season as Abbotsford’s Head Coach. He guided the team to a 44-24-2-2 record. The team’s efforts led to a 16-8 playoff run and culminated in the franchise’s first-ever Calder Cup Championship.

Prior to joining Abbotsford, Malhotra spent four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also spent four seasons in the Canucks organization. First, he was a Development Coach. Later, he became an Assistant Coach.

The New York Rangers selected him seventh overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. The Mississauga, ON native suited up for seven teams across 16 NHL seasons. He recorded 295 points (116-179-295) and 451 penalty minutes across 991 career games. Additionally, he earned two points (2-0-2) in 35 Stanley Cup Playoff contests.

Source: media.canucks.com