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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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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.

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 / 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.

NHL 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 / Blade of Steel / April 23

NHL Reveal Their Stance On Potential Tampering Charges With The Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford made some huge comments about the Hughes' on Monday, but reportedly, the NHL aren't set to do anything about it.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 22

NHL not pursuing tampering charges against Canucks after Rutherford’s comments on Hughes brothers: report

Looks like Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford might have saved himself from himself for once. According to Donnie & Dhali’s Rick Dhaliwal, the NHL is not pursuing any charges of tampering against the Canucks following comments from Rutherford at Monday’s end of season press conference.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 22

Quinn Hughes’ Future With Canucks in Question After Comments From Jim Rutherford

The Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs this season and it seems as though they will head back to the drawing board in hopes of making it back into contention next season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 22

Why Jim Rutherford’s Hughes brothers comments don’t meet the NHL’s threshold for tampering

The Vancouver Canucks‘ front office team of Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin held a joint press conference this past Monday, one that definitely put a bit of a damper on what already promised to be a doubt-laden offseason.

Vancouver Canucks News / Hockey Latest / April 22

Jim Rutherford Throws Elias Pettersson Under the Bus After Details of the JT Miller Feud are Revealed

Jim Rutherford spoke about the feud involving JT Miller and Elias Pettersson, where it appeared he insinuated that only one of the players tried fixing the problem.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

Canucks GM Jim Rutherford isn’t afraid to say what he believes

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations, Jim Rutherford, has never been worried to speak his mind through his tenure as an NHL executive. On

Vancouver Canucks News / Breakaway on SI / April 22

Canucks' Organization Crashing and Burning

I couldn't help but chuckle when the Vancouver Canucks' management duo shared that head coach Rick Tocchet's club option would not be exercised. Instead, Canucks' President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford stated the organization prefers to work out an extension.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 21

Rutherford: Canucks will not use Tocchet’s team option; expects decision this week

While there is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding the future of Rick Tocchet as the Vancouver Canucks head coach, we now know that the team option on his contract will not be used.

Vancouver Canucks News / Dose.ca / April 21

Jim Rutherford: 'We know that Quinn Hughes wants to play with his brothers'

The Vancouver Canucks have had a truly disappointing season. They were unable to qualify for the playoffs… due to a number of factors. Elias Pettersson’s performance, the Pettersson/Miller conflict, Quinn Hughes missing games (14) due to injury: all these factors had an impact on the team’s success on the ice.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 21

Jim Rutherford hints at Canucks trading for Jack and Luke Hughes to help keep Quinn in Vancouver

It’s a question that many Vancouver Canucks fans have started to wonder about: Will Quinn Hughes sign long term when he’s eligible for an extension next offseason?

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford admits Quinn Hughes wants to play with brothers

Another Jim Rutherford bomb. This time, it’s about the future of his captain. During the team’s media availbility on Monday, the Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations stated that defenseman Quinn Hughes has mentioned that he would want to play his brothers, New Jersey Devils forward and defender Jack and Luke Hughes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / April 21

Canucks’ Jim Rutherford: J.T. Miller ‘tried hard’ to fix situation with Elias Pettersson

Former Vancouver Canucks center J.T. Miller made attempts to solve the locker room tension with center Elias Pettersson, before heading to the New York

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Canucks irked by Rick Tocchet-Flyers rumors, complain to NHL

Canucks frustrated by Rick Tocchet-Flyers rumors, complain to NHL

The Canucks are pushing back against the growing narrative linking head coach Rick Tocchet to a potential move to the Flyers.

Some potential coaching candidates for Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins

Alex Ovechkin reveals why he purposely didn't break goals record vs. Blackhawks

Wild get mammoth Kirill Kaprizov injury update

Which top UFA is most likely to wear a new sweater next season?

More playoff appearances next five years: Flames or Canucks?

Vancouver Canucks News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 5

Canucks Sign Marcus Pettersson Long Term; Rutherford Gets His Man

The Pittsburgh Penguins decided they were not going to re-sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson and traded him with Drew O’Connor to the Vancouver Canucks for a couple of NHL players, a prospect, and the New York Rangers 2025 or 2026 first-round pick.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 1

No risk, no reward: Rangers, Canucks don't settle for status quo

In the risk-averse NHL, the Rangers and Canucks decided it was better to roll the dice than to accept their new normal as playoff outsiders.

Grading the trade: New York Rangers acquire J.T. Miller

Quinn Hughes makes his feelings known on Miller's blockbuster exit

Watch: Miller scores goal in first game back with Rangers

Stars acquire two players from Sharks

Nick Kypreos calls out what Maple Leafs' Craig Berube is doing wrong

Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 877 vs. Jets with vintage shot

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Rangers pull off massive trade to acquire J.T. Miller

Trade discussions between the Rangers and Canucks regarding J.T. Miller have been off and on in recent weeks.

There might be a future in the Canucks’ new All-Swede line

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / January 28

Canucks trade plans made clear over fears of losing Quinn Hughes

Vancouver Canucks trade plans made clear over fears they may lose captain Quinn Hughes

The Vancouver Canucks are preparing to make some big trades, and according to Jim Rutherford, they'll play a big role in Quinn Hughes' future with the team.

Canucks president confirms internal rift between star players

Two players officially have their contracts terminated, per Elliotte Friedman

Oilers' Evander Kane announces major injury update

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / December 5

Vancouver Canucks make unexpected trade update leaving fans scratching their heads

The Vancouver Canucks are dealing with a significant injury on the blue line.

Explaining why the Canucks put Hronek on LTIR, and how it impacts their accruing of cap space

Canucks’ Filip Hronek out eight weeks after procedure on lower body injury

Canucks president emphatically shuts down multiple J.T. Miller narratives as rumors swirl

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5

Canucks president reveals team's stance on LTIR usage

They probably have some work to do in the coming weeks to achieve that objective for any prolonged amount of time.

Canucks eyeing veteran goaltender for potential tryout

Arturs Silovs and other Vancouver Canucks hit the ice ahead of training camp

Vancouver Canucks announce Clio as new official away jersey partner

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14, 2023

Canucks president Jim Rutherford addresses future with team

Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is in the final season of his contract with the club, a three-year deal he’d signed after being instated in a permanent role in December 2021.

‘We really thought he was coming back’: Jim Rutherford talks losing out on Ethan Bear

Kuzmenko’s Future with the Canucks: Now What?

Report: Canucks looking to renovate existing arena for new practice facility

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 5, 2023

Fourty-two years ago, the Leafs acquired goaltender Jim Rutherford

It was 42 years ago yesterday the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Jim Rutherford from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Mark Kirton.