Was last season a failure for the Abbotsford Canucks? Maybe, since they missed the playoffs along with the Vancouver Canucks’ disaster of a 2025-26 season. That said, they were reminded of what their future looks like. Ryan Johnson and Manny Malhotra led the Canucks to the Calder Cup title in 2025 and laid down the groundwork for a rebuild. Now, they’ll lead the way as the GM and head coach of the NHL team.

This marks the start of a new era in Abbotsford this season. It’s hard to be the follow-up act to Malhotra and Johnson but with a new-look roster, they look to return to the playoffs and help the prospects develop in 2026-27. 

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