The Vancouver Canucks are expected to announce their new head coach Wednesday. According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob Mackenzie, Travis Green will be promoted from within the organization and get the job.
VAN close to finalizing contract with Travis Green to be new head coach. Assuming no last-minute hiccups, announcement in next day or two.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 25, 2017
#Canucks to make coaching announcement Wednesday at 11 am @RogersArena. Press conference will air live on our Facebook page.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 25, 2017
Green has coached the Canucks’ AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, for the past four seasons. He complied 155 wins, leading Utica to the Calder Cup Final in the 2014-15 season.
Green played for five different teams over 16 years in the NHL. He played almost six full seasons with the New York Islanders, posting his best year in 1995-96, when he scored 70 points.
Vancouver is looking for a new bench boss after firing Willie Desjardins April 10th. In three seasons Desjardins lead the Canucks to a 109-110-27 record, missing the playoffs the last two years.
Wednesday’s press conference is scheduled for 11am at Rogers Arena.
(KPUG – Doug Lange)