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Canucks’ offer to Tocchet would have made him one of the NHL’s highest-paid coaches: reports

On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks dealt the official blow that Rick Tocchet will not be returning behind the bench with the team come next season. Rumours had circled for weeks that he may not decide to re-sign with the team, but there was hope they could come to an agreement.

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Canucks President Admits Quinn Hughes Didn't Return Call After Coaching Move

The Vancouver Canucks are officially searching for a new head coach, but the bigger question might be how their captain feels about it. Canucks president Jim Rutherford admitted during Tuesday's announcement of Rick Tocchet's exit that he never heard back from Quinn Hughes after calling the defenseman to inform him of Tocchet’s departure.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

A full recap of Jim Rutherford’s press conference after Tocchet’s Canucks departure

Following the announcement of Rick Tocchet’s departure, Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met with the media. With such a pivotal decision that was made here and what the potential impact it will have on the Canucks, we thought we would give you the entire breakdown of the availability.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Rick Tocchet News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Rick Tocchet Leaving Vancouver Canucks

Coach Rick Tocchet is finished with the Vancouver Canucks after just two and a half years at the helm. News emerged on Tuesday afternoon of the coaching change.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Jim Rutherford says Manny Malhotra will be on the shortlist to be the Canucks’ next coach

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after the news that Rick Tocchet will not return as the head coach.

Adam Foote News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Adam Foote’s contract has expired, believed to be cleared to speak to other teams: report

On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks next season. Now, it’s looking like we may see a whole new team behind the bench come September.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Canucks president drops hint on where Sullivan might coach next

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

The great thing about Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is that he is more than happy to say whatever is on his mind. The filter between his brain and his mouth does not exist, and you always get the pure honesty when he speaks to the media.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / April 29

Rick Tocchet not returning as coach of Canucks

Rick Tocchet stepped down on Tuesday as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, who declined to exercise the contract option for next season but said they had offered the veteran coach a new long-term deal.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Tocchet Reveals Reason for Leaving Canucks, Rutherford Talks Replacements

The Vancouver Canucks announced Tuesday that head coach Rick Tocchet has decided not to return for the 2025-26 NHL season, ending a three-year run behind the bench.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Rick Tocchet thanks Canucks players, fans, ownership, media, and more in statement

Rick Tocchet and the Vancouver Canucks have released a statement. Shortly after a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Canucks confirmed that their head coach would be leaving them.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Canucks coach Rick Tocchet will not return for 2025-26

Rick Tocchet is walking away from the Vancouver Canucks. The third-year Canucks head coach will not return for the coming campaign, the club announced Tuesday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Rick Tocchet will not be returning to the Canucks: report

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, it sounds like the Vancouver Canucks will be searching for a new bench boss coming for the 2025-2026 season.

Rick Tocchet News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Rick Tocchet Not Returning as Canucks Head Coach Next Season

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Rick Tocchet is likely not returning next season to coach the Vancouver Canucks. It’s unclear what job Tocchet will pursue, but the drama this year in Vancouver, along with ties elsewhere, may have influenced Tocchet’s decision to turn down an offer in Vancouver.