Vancouver Canucks general manager Mike Gillis speaks to the media after announcing the firing of head coach Alain Vigneault in Vancouver, British Columbia May 22, 2013. The Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Vigneault on Wednesday, along with assistants Rick Bowness and Newell Brown, following the National Hockey League team's first-round exit from the playoffs.
Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault looks on during the second day of training camp in Vancouver, British Columbia in this January 14, 2013 file photo. Vigneault was fired May 23, 2013 after guiding the Canucks less than two years ago to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Vancouver Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault reacts to a play on the ice during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia in this February 9, 2013 file photo. Vigneault was fired May 23, 2013 after guiding the Canucks less than two years ago to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Vancouver Canucks president and general manager Mike Gillis arrives to address reporters in Vancouver, British Columbia on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, after the team fired head coach Alain Vigneault, associate coach Rick Bowness and assistant coach Newell Brown.
Portland Timbers' Jose Valencia, left, of Colombia, scores the tying goal against Vancouver Whitecaps' goalkeeper Brad Knighton as Jordan Harvey, 2, and Andy O'Brien, 40, of England, defend during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, May 18, 2013.
Portland Timbers' Mamadou Danso, left, of Gambia, and Vancouver Whitecaps' Camilo Sanvezzo, of Brazil, collide during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Danso was given a red card on the play.
