The Boston Bruins are currently searching for their next full-time head coach. Interim head coach Joe Sacco is still in the running, but Bruins management has made it known that they are exploring all of their options before picking their next bench boss.
Now, another significant name is available. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Rick Tocchet will not return as the Vancouver Canucks' head coach next season. Thus, he is the latest big name to hit the coaching market.
There is no question that Tocchet has the potential to grab the attention of the Bruins. The 61-year-old put together a strong three-year tenure with the Canucks and is viewed as one of the top coaches in the sport. In 200 games as Vancouver's head coach, he had a 108-65-27 record. He also notably led the Canucks to a 50-23-9 record during the 2023-24 season and won the Jack Adams Award because of it.
Tocchet also played for the Bruins during his professional career in the 1995-96 and 1996-97 seasons. In 67 games as a Bruin, he had 32 goals, 54 points, and 131 penalty minutes.
Given Tocchet's resume, he is someone the Bruins should consider pursuing for their head coaching job. It will be interesting to see if they do just that from here.
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