Adam Foote gives thoughts on Cootes, Mancini, and more after Canucks’ loss to Kraken

Adam Foote’s first game as Vancouver Canucks head coach is in the books! And because it was a loss, we’re here to remind you it doesn’t count and that Foote still has a perfect coaching record. Yes, the Canucks fell to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night in their first game of the 2025 NHL preseason. Despite the 5-3 scoreline, the Canucks’ battle level was admirable given the experience disparity between the two teams’ rosters. While the Canucks sent a young roster with five — maybe six — NHLers, the Kraken had 9-10 of their NHL regulars in their lineup, including starting netminder Joey Daccord. The Canucks were in this game early thanks almost entirely to Nikita Tolopilo, the 25-year-old netminder who is set to be “the guy” in Abbotsford this season following the offseason trade of Arturs Silovs. “We saw some things, especially the second half of the game, where we kind of had to get into the game. Tolo, I liked how he played. He kept us in there early,” Foote said post game. “You come in, you play, and weRead More