The Vancouver Canucks are in the market for new coaching staff.
Hockey operations president Trevor Linden announced the team had fired head coach John Tortorella and assistant coach Mike Sullivan Thursday morning.
"Today, we are making an important change in the direction of our team," Linden said, in a press release that wished Tortorella, Sullivan and their families well.
"We have a lot of important work to accomplish this off-season as we build our management and coaching staff, improve our roster and connect with our fans," Linden said. "Our general manager search is well underway and we will begin assessing head coaching candidates immediately."
Totorella spent one season with the Canucks after being hired to replace Alain Vigneault who was picked up by Tortorella's former team, the New York Rangers. The Canucks finished sixth from the bottom this season, while the Rangers are preparing for the second round of playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
