Manny Malhotra named Vancouver Canucks head coach, becomes 23rd bench boss in franchise history

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The Vancouver Canucks have appointed Manny Malhotra as their 23rd head coach. A former NHL player with over 900 games of experience, Malhotra previously led the Abbotsford Canucks to a Calder Cup title. His coaching tenure also includes time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he focused on power play and faceoff success.