3:01 p.m.: The Flyers have made Tocchet’s hiring official. Brière had the following statement: I am very happy to welcome Rick Tocchet as our head coach. During this process it became clear that Rick was the absolute right coach to lead our team. He has enjoyed the highest level of success both as a player … Read more
Despite being rumored as a coveted option by the Philadelphia Flyers, there’s little expectation Vancouver Canucks’ head coach Rick Tocchet will be available to other team’s this summer. In an article from Thomas Drance of The Athletic (subscription required), a source from inside the Canucks organization has indicated the team will exercise their option on … Read more
Archyde Rick Tocchet Puts Contract Talks on Ice as Canucks chase playoffs; Boeser Extension in Doubt; Center Depth a Priority for Offseason Table of Contents 1. Rick Tocchet Puts Contract Talks on Ice as Canucks chase playoffs; Boeser Extension in Doubt; Center Depth a Priority for Offseason 2. Tocchet Prioritizes Playoff Push Over Contract Negotiations … Read more
Don’t expect to hear any news about a contract extension for Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet anytime soon. Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre relays that the bench boss noted on local radio earlier this week that he has told management that he does not want to discuss a new deal at this time. Instead, he wants to … Read more