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Canucks: Will newcomer Paul Cotter continue his dressing room DJ duties?

The free-agent addition had that musical role in New Jersey and says: 'I won’t be asking for it. But if they need me, I got it.'

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:36 PM
Canucks: Will newcomer Paul Cotter continue his dressing room DJ duties?
Key Things to Know
  • New Vancouver Canucks forward Paul Cotter is open to taking charge of the team's locker room music.
  • Cotter previously managed dressing room music for two seasons with the New Jersey Devils.
  • He emphasized balancing genres to cater to various age groups and European teammates.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Vancouver Canucks free-agent addition Paul Cotter is open to serving as the team's dressing room DJ if called upon. The 26-year-old forward previously handled music duties during his past two seasons with the New Jersey Devils, where teammates gave him the nickname DJ Pauly C.

Cotter explained that managing a locker room playlist requires catering to a mix of European players and varying age groups, highlighting older teammates such as Luke Schenn and Brendan Gallagher. He noted that his selections adjust based on team schedules and moods, ranging from country and rock to electronic dance music.

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