Trevor Linden confirms to Ben Kuzma of the Province a Hockey Night in Canada report that Desjardins and his entire staff will be back for 2016-17.
Ending Idle speculation driven by some in Canucks Nation and their desperate attempt to scapegoat someone for this season, Trevor Linden said yesterday that Willie Desjardins' job is safe. Speaking to Ben Kuzma, Linden said management handed Desjardins a challenge this year by giving him a young lineup. They are happy with the way he responded. Linden also said the strides taken by several young players speaks well to the way Desjardins connects with his players.