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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.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
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.
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 / 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 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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 / 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
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.
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