Canucks name Willie Desjardins head coach
It has been rumored for days, and now it's official.
The Vancouver Canucks officially hired Willie Desjardins as the team's new head coach.
The hiring was first reported on Monday morning.
Desjardins coached the AHL's Texas Stars to their first Calder Cup championship this past season.
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