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Summer Coolers – Vancouver Canucks
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- NHL Wraparound Podcast
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- Sep 15, 2026
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- 273
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Summary
Summer Coolers – Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are starting over. After finishing dead last with only 58 points, a minus-100 goal differential and a staggering 32-point decline, the organization has undergone a major housecleaning. Ryan Johnson takes over as GM alongside co-presidents Daniel and Henrik Sedin, while Manny Malhotra replaces Adam Foote behind the bench. Neil Smith and Vic Morren aren’t talking playoffs—they’re looking for signs that Vancouver can finally begin building something sustainable. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:00] Vancouver undergoes a complete organizational reset after one of the NHL’s most difficult seasons. [00:00:15] Ryan Johnson becomes GM, working alongside the Sedin brothers as co-presidents of hockey operations, while Manny Malhotra takes over as head coach. [00:00:30] The numbers tell the story: 58 points, last overall, a minus-100 goal differential and a 32-point decline from 2024-25. [00:00:45] Vancouver finishes tied for 30th offensively while ranking last in both defense and penalty killing. [00:01:00] With expectations low, Vic asks what Johnson, the Sedins and Malhotra should consider meaningful progress this season. [00:01:15] Neil believes the first objective is simply becoming a more unified team that competes consistently every night. [00:01:25] Elias Pettersson becomes one of the organization’s biggest projects after his production dramatically declined. [00:01:45] Brock Boeser remains an important piece, but Vancouver no longer resembles the roster that finished first just a few seasons ago. [00:02:00] The most significant difference is the absence of Quinn Hughes, leaving Vancouver without the superstar defenseman who previously drove so much of its attack. [00:02:15] Brendan Gallagher arrives in his hometown, bringin…