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Canucks Ownership Drama Reaches New Boiling Point, Per Insider Rumblings

The latest developments regarding the Canucks ownership drama have taken a turn for the worse, as Nick Kypreos mentioned they could sell part or most of the team.

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Canucks’ Adam Foote has received ‘expressions of interest’ in NHL head coaching jobs: report

Just as one coach Vancouver Canucks coach leaves, another may soon follow. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Canucks assistant coach Adam Foote has received “multiple expressions of interest” in NHL head coaching opportunities and that interviews are soon to follow.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / May 1

Rick Tocchet Didn’t Want to be One of the Highest-Paid Coaches With Canucks

Rick Dhaliwal: Steve Moutain, Rick Tocchet’s agent on the Vancouver Canucks offer to Tocchet: “They stepped up, made the decision hard, you can not say the Canucks did not extend themselves.” Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Canucks made Rick Tocchet a solid contract offer before he decided to move on.

Rick Tocchet News / The Hockey Writers / May 1

Canucks: 6 Coaching Candidates to Replace Rick Tocchet

The Vancouver Canucks have been added to the list of teams looking for a new coach after Rick Tocchet chose to gauge the open market and the team announced he would not be returning next season.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 1

5 burning questions after Rick Tocchet’s departure from the Canucks

Now that the Vancouver Canucks have confirmed the news that head coach Rick Tocchet will not be returning next season, there are a handful of burning questions that surround this organization: 1.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1

Norris Trophy breakdown: Will Cale Makar come out on top?

On Tuesday, the NHL named Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski as finalists for the Norris Trophy.

Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Jim Rutherford News / Hockey Latest / April 30

Jim Rutherford Confirms One Name Expected To Be In Consideration For The Canucks Head Coaching Job

The Vancouver Canucks are about to begin a key search for their next Head Coach, and according to Jim Rutherford, a former Rangers coach could be in play.

Rick Tocchet News / House of Hockey / April 30

The Shocking Contract Offer Rick Tocchet Turned Down in Vancouver Leaks Publicly

Rick Tocchet has officially announced his departure from Vancouver, and according to reports, he's walked away from a very generous offer from the team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 30

‘Any team will be lucky to have him’: Canucks’ Garland reacts to Rick Tocchet’s departure

It’s been a day since the Vancouver Canucks officially confirmed that Rick Tocchet will not be returning with the team next season. The sting of the announcement is sure to be felt for a while in Vancouver, as it highlights a season of disappointment for the Canucks with the team seemingly lacking a clear direction heading into the off-season.

Rick Tocchet News / Daily Faceoff / April 30

Leaving Canucks wasn’t about the money for Rick Tocchet

It was a tumultuous 2024-25 season for the Vancouver Canucks, and now they will look to the future with a new man behind the bench. It was announced on Tuesday that head coach Rick Tocchet would not be returning to the team for the 2025-26 campaign, ending what was a very strange saga for the organization.

Rick Tocchet News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Why Tocchet Left Canucks, Plus Red Wings & Other NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, why did Rick Tocchet leave the Vancouver Canucks? He gave his reasoning that family was a priority and it was time to explore his options, but is there more to it?

Rick Tocchet News / Canucksarmy / April 30

In wake of Tocchet’s departure, Canucks once again searching for organizational stability

Breakups are never easy. And while the Vancouver Canucks may have presented Rick Tocchet with an attractive compensation package in an effort to retain his services, clearly money alone wasn’t enough for the now former head coach to remain on the job.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Canucks News & Rumours: Tocchet, Malhotra, Foote, Rutherford & More

Well, the decision has been made. Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks next season. The news came down early Tuesday afternoon when the Canucks and Tocchet released a joint press release briefly detailing the decision with Tocchet thanking the organization, players, coaching staff, media and fans.

Rick Tocchet News / Canucksarmy / April 30

Tocchet’s departure yet another new kind of disappointment in a Canucks year full of them

Being a fan of the Vancouver Canucks and disappointment go together like peanut butter and ants. They’re not a pleasant combination, but they are a classic, time-tested one.

Rick Tocchet News / Canucksarmy / April 30

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.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / April 30

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.

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.

Penguins make major move regarding Sullivan

Penguins, Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Last Word On Sports / April 29