Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon following the announcement that Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Rutherford began the media availability with an opening statement on Tocchet’s decision not to return to the team.

This scene, as the Canucks introduced Foote as their fourth head coach in four years, is one the organization wants to avoid repeating for a while. This franchise needs stability, and Foote is being entrusted as the coach to deliver it.

The Vancouver Canucks have hired Adam Foote as their new coach, giving him the job after 2 1/2 years on the bench as an assistant to Rich Tocchet.