Looks like the Head Coach search is finally over for the Canucks. Willie Desjardins appears to be the front runner for the position.

Willie Desjardins, 58, led the AHL’s Texas Stars to Calder Cup win over the St. John’s IceCaps this past season.

Willie has served as the Texas Stars’ head coach for the past two seasons, following a three-year stint as an assistant coach with Dallas.

Desjardins, a native of Climax Saskatchewan, also won a WHL championship in 2004 as coach of the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Having a won a few championships in different leagues, Desjardins has demonstrated that he knows what it takes to take a team over the top.

Is he the right choice?

Time will tell, but at least the Canucks selected a good solid coach. One with the right pedigree.