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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.

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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?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 30

In wake of Tocchet’s departure, Canucks once again searching for organizational stability

Breakups are never easy. And while the Vancouver Canucks may have presented Rick Tocchet with an attractive compensation package in an effort to retain his services, clearly money alone wasn’t enough for the now former head coach to remain on the job.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Canucks News & Rumours: Tocchet, Malhotra, Foote, Rutherford & More

Well, the decision has been made. Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks next season. The news came down early Tuesday afternoon when the Canucks and Tocchet released a joint press release briefly detailing the decision with Tocchet thanking the organization, players, coaching staff, media and fans.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 30

Tocchet’s departure yet another new kind of disappointment in a Canucks year full of them

Being a fan of the Vancouver Canucks and disappointment go together like peanut butter and ants. They’re not a pleasant combination, but they are a classic, time-tested one.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 30

Canucks’ offer to Tocchet would have made him one of the NHL’s highest-paid coaches: reports

On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks dealt the official blow that Rick Tocchet will not be returning behind the bench with the team come next season. Rumours had circled for weeks that he may not decide to re-sign with the team, but there was hope they could come to an agreement.

Vancouver Canucks News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Canucks President Admits Quinn Hughes Didn't Return Call After Coaching Move

The Vancouver Canucks are officially searching for a new head coach, but the bigger question might be how their captain feels about it. Canucks president Jim Rutherford admitted during Tuesday's announcement of Rick Tocchet's exit that he never heard back from Quinn Hughes after calling the defenseman to inform him of Tocchet’s departure.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

A full recap of Jim Rutherford’s press conference after Tocchet’s Canucks departure

Following the announcement of Rick Tocchet’s departure, Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford met with the media. With such a pivotal decision that was made here and what the potential impact it will have on the Canucks, we thought we would give you the entire breakdown of the availability.

Rick Tocchet News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Rick Tocchet Leaving Vancouver Canucks

Coach Rick Tocchet is finished with the Vancouver Canucks after just two and a half years at the helm. News emerged on Tuesday afternoon of the coaching change.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Jim Rutherford says Manny Malhotra will be on the shortlist to be the Canucks’ next coach

Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford on Tuesday afternoon, shortly after the news that Rick Tocchet will not return as the head coach.

Adam Foote News / Canucksarmy / April 29

Adam Foote’s contract has expired, believed to be cleared to speak to other teams: report

On Tuesday afternoon, news broke that Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks next season. Now, it’s looking like we may see a whole new team behind the bench come September.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Canucks president drops hint on where Sullivan might coach next

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

The great thing about Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is that he is more than happy to say whatever is on his mind. The filter between his brain and his mouth does not exist, and you always get the pure honesty when he speaks to the media.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Field Level Media / April 29