Rick Tocchet: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / June 5

Flyers hire Jaroslav Svejkovsky, Jay Varady as assistant coaches

The coaching staff in the City of Brotherly Love looks to be set. On Thursday, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Daniel Briere announced the team has hired Jaroslav Svejkovsky and Jay Varady to be the team’s new assistant coaches.

Philadelphia Flyers News / House of Hockey / June 4

New Flyers Bench Boss Rick Tocchet Poaches Coach From Canadian Team

Rick Tocchet was a huge hire for the Philadelphia Flyers this off-season, and now, their new Head Coach has brought with him a key assistant from Vancouver as the Flyers continue to assemble a fantastic coaching staff.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 4

Report: Canucks assistant coach Yogi Svejkovsky joining Rick Tocchet in Philadelphia

Just a day after they gained one assistant coach, the Vancouver Canucks have lost an assistant coach. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Canucks assistant coach Yogi Svejkovsky will be joining Rick Tocchet’s coaching staff in Philadelphia.

Seattle Kraken News / House of Hockey / May 28

Seattle Kraken Reportedly Miss Out On Not One But Two Top Head Coaching Candidates

The Seattle Kraken are yet to hire a new Head Coach in the off-season, and now we know that they've missed out on both Rick Tocchet and Mitch Love as they are left scrambling to find their newest bench boss.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / May 22

Rick Tocchet’s Final Season with the Canucks: Honesty, Fractures, and What’s Next?

It’s still hard to say what Rick Tocchet’s legacy will be with the Vancouver Canucks. He arrived at a turbulent time and quickly turned things around, guiding the team into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and leading them through a surprisingly strong season in 2023-24.

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / May 21

Rick Tocchet Calls Out Canadian Media in New Interview

Rick Tocchet is one of many people that have left a Canadian NHL market in recent years, and like many others, he's now taken a swipe at the media. After

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Comparing Rick Tocchet to Other Former Flyers to Coach the Team

Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers introduced Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history. His candidacy has several pluses and minuses, but Tocchet’s previous role in the organization is one of the bigger concerns from some of the fan base.

Boston Bruins News / Bruins After Dark / May 21

Rick Tocchet reportedly snubbed Bruins coaching job over major concerns with Don Sweeney

NHL sources say Rick Tocchet passed on the Bruins’ head coaching job due to Don Sweeney’s uncertain future and a history of short coaching tenures Tocchet reportedly viewed Boston’s front office as unstable, with GM Don Sweeney’s contract status and firing record influencing his decision.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 20

Ex-Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet speaks to Canucks fans for the first time since moving on

For the first time since he moved on from the Vancouver Canucks, former head coach Rick Tocchet addressed the media to speak about his decision. Tocchet

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 20

‘He’s going to bounce back’: Ex-Canucks coach Tocchet believes Pettersson will rebound in 2025-2026

The 2024-2025 Vancouver Canucks saw a significant regression from the 2023-2024 version of the team, as they missed the postseason, traded away of key players, and the departure of head coach Rick Tocchet.

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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

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / May 19

Flyers have the cap space, assets to be aggressive this summer

The Philadelphia Flyers could look significantly different when they start the 2025-26 NHL regular season. With Rick Tocchet as the new head coach and

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Hire Is a Home Run If It Lands Mitch Marner

The Philadelphia Flyers introduced their 25th head coach, Rick Tocchet, in a May 16 press conference. One of the ideas they teased was that they may be a free-agent hot spot with their new hire.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 19

Chicago Blackhawks should be aggressive with their projected cap space

Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: The Philadelphia Flyers will likely try to make one or two notable moves this summer, but next offseason will be more important for them.

Vancouver Canucks News / House of Hockey / May 18

Rick Tocchet Reportedly Refused to Take Coaching Job With One Specific Original Six Team

Rick Tocchet was just hired as the Head Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, and now, it's been revealed that he refused an interview with the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 18

Source Reveals Why Rick Tocchet Passed on Bruins Coaching Job

Rick Tocchet is now the head coach the Philadelphia Flyers, but the Flyers weren’t the only team trying to hire him to go behind their bench. The Boston

NHL News / House of Hockey / May 17

Rick Tocchet may have just thrown some shade at Canucks

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.

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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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 13

Dreger: Tocchet will land another NHL head coaching job soon: Flyers, Bruins Kraken among top contenders

Now two weeks since he decided to move on from the Vancouver Canucks, former head coach Rick Tocchet is expected to find his new home soon, per TSN’s Darren Dreger.

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 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 / NHL Trade Talk / May 6

Avalanche Dismiss Rick Tocchet Rumor With Definitive Statement

Despite speculation from NHL insider Rick Dhaliwal that Rick Tocchet could be a candidate for the Colorado Avalanche’s head coaching job, the organization has made it clear that no change is coming behind the bench.

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