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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?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 1

J.T. Miller, Rick Tocchet, and a Canucks Breakup That Was Coming

When the Vancouver Canucks decided to trade J.T. Miller early this year, it wasn’t just about hockey—it had the feel of the end of a complicated and emotionally driven chapter in recent Canucks history.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

Cassidy, DeBoer, Tocchet named assistant coaches for Canadian Olympic team

A few familiar faces will be behind Team Canada’s bench in Italy next February. On Monday, Hockey Canada announced that Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, Rick Tocchet of the Philadelphia Flyers and former NHL bench boss Pete DeBoer will be assistant coaches for the Canadian squad at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / July 1

Canucks: Noah Juulsen signs one-year deal with Flyers, reuniting with Rick Tocchet

Noah Juulsen is reuniting with Rick Tocchet. The now-ex-Vancouver Canucks defenceman has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali — The Team.

Vancouver Canucks News / Trade Talk Sports / June 18

What Went Wrong with the Canucks? A Season Full of Drama

The 2024–25 season was supposed to be a big step forward for the Vancouver Canucks. The season before, the team had done pretty well during the playoffs and even had a Jack Adams-winning coach in Rick Tocchet.

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.

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.

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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.

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 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.

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 / 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.

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 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.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27

Could HC Rick Tocchet leave Canucks for Flyers?

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