The Vancouver Canucks are close to finalizing a deal with Travis Green to be the team's new head coach, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN.
The former NHL center has served as head coach of the AHL's Utica Comets since 2013, and although Vancouver's farm team finished outside of the playoff picture this season, Green led the club to success in the past, including a Calder Cup Final appearance in 2015.
Green also coached the WHL's Portland Winterhawks to a league championship in 2013.
As a player, he logged 970 games over 16 seasons, recording 193 goals and 262 assists.
A formal announcement is expected within the next couple of days, per McKenzie.
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