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On YouTubePhiladelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1
Flyers, Rick Tocchet Have Their Eyes on Canucks’ Centers
The Philadelphia Flyers entered 2025-26 as somewhat of an afterthought in the Metropolitan Division. While year two of Matvei Michkov and the addition of Trevor Zegras were intriguing, not many saw the Flyers as a playoff team, having to compete with the likes of Carolina, Washington, New Jersey, and both New Yorks.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 8
Who will be the first NHL head coach fired in 2025-26?
It may feel early, but history suggests the hour is likely late for a head coach or two.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 5
Canucks News & Rumours: Pettersson Steps Up, Tocchet Under Fire, and Medvedev Rising
The Vancouver Canucks are hanging tough through one of the more trying stretches of the young season. With injuries stacking up, head coach Adam Foote and his staff have had to juggle lines, shuffle roles, and trust that their core players can hold things together.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / November 4
3 Flyers Deserving of More Ice-Time in November
Through a dozen games, the Philadelphia Flyers are understandably figuring things out. A 6-5-1 record is a respectable enough start to the Rick Tocchet era.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 3
Quinn Hughes returns to Canucks practice
Canes PR: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov was recalled from the AHL after a conditioning stint. He’s been out with a lower-body injury. Amanda Stein: New Jersey Devils forward Connor Brown remains out.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 24
Which coaches have had the biggest impact on their new teams?
Coaching impact is always tough to evaluate, as it’s hard to differentiate between when a team is improving due to roster improvements and good fortune, or if they’re improving because the coach has good systems in place and is working well with the players.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Flyers' odd Matvei Michkov situation gets some clarity
The ultra-talented Russian has been lightly benched at times by new head coach Rick Tocchet.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 13
NHL Notebook: Tocchet’s comments on Michkov, Hutson extends in Montreal, and more
The NHL is in full effect now, entering Week 2 of the season. Week 1 came with a lot of storylines and some miraculous performances – both good and bad.
Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 10
Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Reminiscent of John Tortorella in Debut
The Philadelphia Flyers dropped the first game of head coach Rick Tocchet‘s tenure versus the Florida Panthers, 2–1. On paper, that’s not a bad outcome, and certainly nothing to freak out about.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8
Fresh off win, Panthers aim to spoil Rick Tocchet's Flyers return
Nothing seems to bother the Florida Panthers. Set to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, the Panthers are without two of the NHL's biggest stars due to injuries -- Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 1
Flyers top prospect out week-to-week with upper-body injury
Although reporting from a few days ago that Flyers prospect Oliver Bonk was dealing with a milder upper-body injury, it doesn’t appear he’ll return for the team’s preseason.
Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / August 20
Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Hire: Glass-Half-Full, Half-Empty Arguments
After dumping head coach John Tortorella in late March, it didn’t take the Philadelphia Flyers too long to settle on their new bench boss: Rick Tocchet.
Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 18
Flyers’ Michkov, Tocchet with Funny Clash Over Playing Style
The Philadelphia Flyers haven’t even hit the ice for the 2025–26 season, but friendly tensions may already be brewing between their dynamic young star and new head coach.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 11
What Went Wrong Between Miller and Tocchet in the Canucks Leadership Clash?
In the NHL, leadership isn’t always smooth sailing. Teams can have a variety of strong personalities, each with their own ideas about how tasks should be accomplished.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 1
NHL coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams
With the Dallas Stars finalizing a deal with Glen Gulutzan on July 1 to become their new head coach, all 32 teams have their man behind the bench for the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Tocchet’s arrival opens up many possibilities for change in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Flyers made the hiring of Rick Tocchet as head coach official last week. Tocchet, 61, was rumored to be the Flyers’ top choice going back
NHL News / House of Hockey / May 17
Rick Tocchet may have just thrown some subtle shade at the Vancouver Canucks
Rick Tocchet has just left the Vancouver Canucks to become the coach in Philadelphia, and in his first news conference, he's taken a subtle shot at his former team.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
‘Lot of Work to Do’: Tocchet Gets Huge Coach Salary to Lead Flyers
According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Rick Tocchet is now among the top-five paid coaches in the NHL. Tocchet signed with the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday in a deal that will pay him more than $5 million per season.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 14
Rick Tocchet to be named Philadelphia Flyers’ next head coach
Ex-Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet is set to be named the Philadelphia Flyers’ next bench boss, according to multiple reports. Tocchet had two stints with the Flyers as a player, spending 11 seasons in Philadelphia.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14
Flyers expected to name Rick Tocchet as new HC
The Flyers are close to announcing Rick Tocchet as their next head coach, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet confirms Wednesday. ESPN’s John Buccigross implied yesterday that things were moving in that direction.
Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13
3 Teams Pursuing Rick Tocchet as He Eyes Surprise Role
According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, there are three NHL franchises heavily pursuing former Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet to take over behind their bench next season.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 8
Ex-Canucks coach Rick Tocchet the Bruins’ ‘top target’ to become next head coach: report
A potential suitor has arisen for the former Vancouver Canucks head coach. According to a report from RG.org’s James Murphy, the Boston Bruins have identified Rick Tocchet as a favourite to become the team’s next head coach.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 7
Rick Tocchet open to coaching out west after leaving Canucks: report
A new wrinkle has emerged in the future of the Vancouver Canucks former head coach. On Wednesday’s edition of Donnie and Dhali — The Team, Rick Dhaliwal stated that Rick Tocchet is open to hearing offers from all teams, not just those from the Eastern Conference.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 6
Dhaliwal: ‘Keep an eye on’ Colorado as a destination for Rick Tocchet
As more teams drop out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the coaching change speculations continue to spread like wildfire across the NHL. And since the Vancouver Canucks confirmed Rick Tocchet would not be returning as head coach, he has been one of the top names floating around the league to fill one of the numerous vacancies.
Vancouver Canucks 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.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5
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.
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