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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
Vancouver Canucks 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?
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.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27
Could HC Rick Tocchet leave Canucks for Flyers?
While the Philadelphia Flyers fired head coach John Tortorella on Thursday, the rumors of their next leader are already ramping up, and a former Flyers legend is among the list of names.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / March 18
NHL insider makes strong prediction about Rick Tocchet's future as head coach of Vancouver Canucks
An NHL insider doesn't believe that Rick Tocchet's contract status will become a distraction for the head coach as we inch closer to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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