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Malhotra Heads to Canucks, Leafs Search Tightens
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- Jun 2, 2026
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Summary
Manny Malhotra’s big move to Vancouver as head coach of the Canucks marks a major shift—he’ll now lead the NHL club after guiding their AHL affiliate, with a chance to coach his own son if drafted. The surprise twist? It’s a blow to Toronto Maple Leafs fans who saw him as a top coaching candidate, especially after David Carle also backed out. With Knoblauch out and Woodcroft uninterested, Toronto’s search tightens, leaving Derek Lalonde and Mike Van Ryn as frontrunners while names like Bednar and Cassidy linger in the mix. Who’ll finally take the Leafs’ reins? Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e7efd351f1ad57f5