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CTV News
6 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Vancouver Canucks add three assistants to Adam Foote's coaching staff
Chicago Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen, left, listens to assistant coach Kevin Dean during an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) VANCOUVER — Newly minted Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote is rounding out his coaching staff with three new additions. The team announced Thursday that former Chicago Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dean, former American Hockey League head coach Brett McLean and Vancouver's former director of player personnel Scott Young have all been named assistant coaches. 'The coaching search was a very thorough process as we wanted to find the best fit for our hockey club,' Canucks general manager Adam Foote said in a release. 'Once Adam was hired, we set out on selecting a team of assistant coaches who are good teachers, good communicators, and good people. Footey has done a great job in assembling a well-rounded staff with a strong mix of experience and position specific expertise. I am excited to watch this group come together and am ready to support them in every way I can to help them prepare for the upcoming season.' Dean, 56, comes to Vancouver following three seasons as an assistant coach with the Blackhawks. He also helped the United States — including Canucks forwards Conor Garland and Drew O'Connor — to a gold medal at the 2025 world championships last month. Known as a defensive specialist, Dean will take over Vancouver's penalty kill, Foote told reporters Thursday. 'I knew within the second or third phone call that this was the guy for us,' he said on a phone call from Toronto, where he was taking in a Blue Jays game. 'I'm very excited about him being down that side of the bench and letting him do his thing. I think he'll do a great job with our d corps.' McLean will be responsible for the power play, Foote added. The 46-year-old McLean joins the Canucks after two years as head coach of the Iowa Wild, the Minnesota Wild's AHL affiliate. He previously spent three seasons as an assistant coach for the Minnesota Wild, and played professional hockey for 18 seasons across seven different leagues, including the NHL. Young will be Vancouver's 'glue guy' who will help out with several different aspects of the team, Foote said. Young has been with the Canucks for three seasons and previously spent five years as director of player development for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He spent 17 years playing in the NHL and won Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh (1991) and Colorado (1996). The Canucks also announced Thursday that assistant coach Yogi Svejkovsky, defensive development coach Sergei Gonchar and video coach Dylan Crawford will not return next season. The moves come after former head coach Rick Tocchet parted ways with Vancouver in April and the club promoted Foote following his two years as an assistant coach on Tocchet's bench. Tocchet was later named head coach of the Flyers and Svejkovsky will join him in Philadelphia. 'There's zero hard feelings. (Svejkovsky) is a friend of mine,' Foote said. 'Rick developed me, developed him. And if that's where he's going to feel more comfortable … that is just fine.' Dean, McLean and Young join a Canucks' staff that includes player development coaches Daniel and Henrik Sedin, goaltending coach Marko Torenius, assistant video coach Ian Beckenstein, and skills and skating coach Jason Krog. The team is still looking to add another video coach, Foote said. This report by Gemma Karstens-Smith of The Canadian Press was first published June 5, 2025.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Vancouver Canucks Announce Assistant Coaches For The 2025-26 Season
The Vancouver Canucks have announced their assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season. The three assistants joining Adam Foote will be Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, and Scott Young. Vancouver also announced that Assistant Coach Yogi Svejkovský, Defensive Development Coach Sergei Gonchar, and Video Coach Dylan Crawford will not be returning to the team for the 2025-26 season. Latest From THN's Vancouver Canucks Site: Richmond Rewards: Former Vancouver Canuck Troy Stecher's Road To The Stanley Cup Final Advertisement Former Canucks Defenceman Heads To Sweden Danila Klimovich Plays Overtime Hero As The Abbotsford Canucks Take A 5–4 2OT Victory Against The Texas Stars In Game 4 In a statement, Foote wrote, "Putting this staff together was an enjoyable process and a rewarding experience. I talked to a lot of great hockey people and formed many important relationships. I want to thank everyone for taking the time to help me through this exercise. The group that we have brought together is a great mix of hockey people. Kevin has an impressive resume, an intelligent hockey mind, and has helped develop a lot of good defencemen. Brett and I met years ago and have stayed in touch, and I respect his hockey IQ. I have a long history with Scott, and we share a very strong bond. He has been in the organization for a few years and knows exactly how things work and what we need to do to be successful. Not only do I look forward to working with those guys, but I am also excited to continue my coaching partnership with Marko, Jason and the Sedins, who will still to be very involved in the coaching and teaching process." Dean joins the Canucks after three years with the Chicago Blackhawks. During his time as an assistant coach in the NHL, he has helped develop players such as Charlie McAvoy, Alex Vlasic, Torey Krug, and Derek Forbort. Dean was also behind the bench as an assistant for Team USA at the 2025 World Championship, where he helped the Americans win their first Gold Medal since 1933. Advertisement McLean joins the organization after spending the past two years as the Iowa Wild's head coach. Before becoming a coach, the 46-year-old played 385 NHL games, recording 56 goals and 162 points. McLean, who is from British Columbia, also spent time in the Western Hockey League, playing three and a half seasons with the Kelowna Rockets. Young is an internal hire, having been with the organization for the past three seasons. During that time, he served as the Director of Player Personnel. While Young has spent the majority of his career as a Director of Player Personnel, he did spend time behind the bench as an assistant coach at Boston University and was an assistant coach for Team USA at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics. Mar 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson (left) with assistant coach Kevin Dean against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum.
National Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Canucks: New trio of assistants named to Adam Foote's first staff
Article content The Vancouver Canucks confirmed reports Thursday morning regarding Kevin Dean signing on as an assistant to new bench boss Foote, and also named Brett McLean and Scott Young as assistant coaches for this coming season. As well, the team announced that assistant coach Yogi Svejkovsky, defensive development coach Sergei Gonchar and video coach Dylan Crawford won't be returning. Article content Article content Article content Svejkovsky was named to the Philadelphia Flyers staff on Thursday, where he'll continue to work under head coach Rick Tocchet. Tocchet turned down an offer to stay at the helm with the Canucks in April, and the team promoted Foote from assistant coach to fill that spot three weeks ago. Article content Henrik and Daniel Sedin are back as player development coaches, while Jason Krog is once again skills and skating coach and Marko Torenius remains goaltender coach. Ian Beckenstein is being listed as assistant video coach, so the team could likely add another person in that department. Article content Article content 'The coaching search was a very thorough process as we wanted to find the best fit for our hockey club,' general manager Patrik Allvin said in a press release. 'Once Adam was hired, we set out on selecting a team of assistant coaches who are good teachers, good communicators, and good people. Footey has done a great job in assembling a well-rounded staff with a strong mix of experience and position specific expertise. I am excited to watch this group come together and am ready to support them in every way I can to help them prepare for the upcoming season.' Article content Dean, 56, recently completed his third season an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks. He's been coaching in pro hockey for 19 seasons and is expected to take over Foote's role of working with the Vancouver defencemen. Article content Article content McLean, 46, has been the head coach of the Minnesota Wild's AHL Iowa team for the past two seasons following three seasons an assistant coach with the big club. Young, 57, has spent the past three seasons serving as director of player personnel for the Canucks. Prior to that, he had a five-year stint as director of player development for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
The Province
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Province
Canucks: New trio of assistants named to Adam Foote's first staff
Kevin Dean, Brett McLean and Scott Young will work under the team's new bench boss Get the latest from Steve Ewen straight to your inbox Kevin Dean is one of the Vancouver Canucks new assistant coaches. Photo by Larry MacDougal / The Canadian Press Images Adam Foote has his lieutenants. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Vancouver Canucks confirmed reports Thursday morning regarding Kevin Dean signing on as an assistant to new bench boss Foote, and also named Brett McLean and Scott Young as assistant coaches for this coming season. As well, the team announced that assistant coach Yogi Svejkovsky, defensive development coach Sergei Gonchar and video coach Dylan Crawford won't be returning. Svejkovsky was named to the Philadelphia Flyers staff on Thursday, where he'll continue to work under head coach Rick Tocchet. Tocchet turned down an offer to stay at the helm with the Canucks in April, and the team promoted Foote from assistant coach to fill that spot three weeks ago. Henrik and Daniel Sedin are back as player development coaches, while Jason Krog is once again skills and skating coach and Marko Torenius remains goaltender coach. Ian Beckenstein is being listed as assistant video coach, so the team could likely add another person in that department. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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. Photo by Tom Mihalek / The Associated Press 'The coaching search was a very thorough process as we wanted to find the best fit for our hockey club,' general manager Patrik Allvin said in a press release. 'Once Adam was hired, we set out on selecting a team of assistant coaches who are good teachers, good communicators, and good people. Footey has done a great job in assembling a well-rounded staff with a strong mix of experience and position specific expertise. I am excited to watch this group come together and am ready to support them in every way I can to help them prepare for the upcoming season.' Dean, 56, recently completed his third season an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks. He's been coaching in pro hockey for 19 seasons and is expected to take over Foote's role of working with the Vancouver defencemen. McLean, 46, has been the head coach of the Minnesota Wild's AHL Iowa team for the past two seasons following three seasons an assistant coach with the big club. Young, 57, has spent the past three seasons serving as director of player personnel for the Canucks. Prior to that, he had a five-year stint as director of player development for the Pittsburgh Penguins. @SteveEwen SEwen@ Read More
Vancouver Sun
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Canucks: Kevin Dean brings big defensive book of work as new assistant coach
Kevin Dean knows about happiness and heartache. The former NHL defenceman, who also served an assistant coach with the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins for the last eight seasons, is expected to join new Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote behind the bench. His book of work suggests he is up for the challenge because the chapters span the sports spectrum of ecstasy and agony. Dean won two titles in 1995 as a big stay-at-home blueliner. The fifth-round selection of the New Jersey in the 1987 NHL Draft got his name on the Stanley Cup with the Devils, and also won a Calder Cup that season with the AHL affiliate Albany River Rats. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. New Jersey had Jacques Lemaire — the lover of low-event hockey — as head coach and Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Larry Robinson as one of his assistants. Aside from that tutelage, Dean also played on the back end with veteran hard-rock Scott Stevens and emerging young star Scott Niedermayer. Quite the master class of instruction. Dean also suited up for the lowly Atlanta Thrashers in 23 forgetful games in 1999-2000 before moving on to the Dallas Stars. The Thrashers finished a league-worst 14-57-7-4 and were last in goals for, against and face-offs. Their leading goal scorers were Andrew Brunette (23) and Ray Ferraro (19). Dean would log 331 regular-season games with four teams and had 55 points (7-48) and 138 penalty minutes, the mark of a guy who took care of his own end. He retired as a player due to a heart condition and applied his knowledge as a coach in the AHL and ECHL before transitioning to the NHL. The Madison, Wisc. native had five seasons as an assistant with the Boston Bruins and then three with the Chicago Blackhawks. His latest run ended this season. Dean was also an assistant for Team USA at the world championship in May, where the Americans ended a 92-year title drought. I know we are in the midst of coach talk. But don't let it distract you from this wholesome picture of Alex Vlasic, Frank Nazar, and Kevin Dean🇺🇸 📸 via Instagram/ @ usahockey #Blackhawks In Boston, Dean became a close confidant of head coach Bruce Cassidy and had control of a back end when he arrived for the 2017-18 season. It featured top prospects in Charlie McAvoy, 19, Brandon Carlo, 20, and Matt Grzelecyk, 23. They were thrown into deep end of the competitive pool, logged 63, 76, and 61 games respectively, and were better for the experience. 'Dino (Dean) has done a really good job of showing me videos of situations where I can shoot — where I can go down the wall or get to the middle,' Carlo told the Boston Globe. 'So I feel that's been a lot of good help from him.' The Canucks will have Elias Pettersson , 21, Victor Mancini, 23, as part of their defensive mix next season and prospect Tom Willander, 20, could also see NHL games along with Kirill Kudryavtsev, 21. That plays right into Dean's development hand. In the neutral zone, Cassidy and Dean had players keep tight gaps. Blueliners were then taught pursue at an angle to force puck carriers to the outside instead a higher percentage of advancement through middle. Dean also instructed his blueliners to play within the face-offs dots in the defensive zone. 'That's where most of the action happens,' Dean reasoned. 'That's where most of the breakdowns happen. That's where most of the plays are made. Stay inside the dots, make your plays, and try not to get pasted on the wall.' The purpose was to gap up, negate the rush and then retrieve the puck. In Dean's second season with Chicago in 2023-24, he had rookie blueliners Kevin Korchinski, 19, and towering Alex Vlasic, 22, play 76 games apiece to fast forward their careers. bkuzma@
