Feb 4, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet on the bench against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/4f27367f-6327-4f2a-a0fa-79697f8e32d4.jpeg] Feb 4, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet on the bench against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images On Tuesday, the Vancouver Canucks announced that Rick Tocchet would not be returning as head coach for the 2025-26 season. Tocchet has been behind the bench since 2022, posting a 108-65-27 record over 200 regular-season games. He also helped the Canucks to Game 7 of the second-round last season, and was named the Jack Adams Award winner in 2024. Latest From THN’s Vancouver Canucks Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/]: Canucks 2024–25 Memorable Matches 2: November 14, 2024 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-202425-memorable-matches-2-november-14-2024] Practice Facilities And Penguins Coaches: An Update On The Canucks And Rick Tocchet's Contract Negotiations [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/practice-facilities-and-penguins-coaches-an-update-on-the-canucks-and-rick-tocchets-contract-negotiations] Canucks Pettersson & Willander Named To Team Sweden's Roster For 2025 Betano Hockey Games [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-pettersson-willander-named-to-team-swedens-roster-for-2025-betano-hockey-games] In a press release, President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford wrote, "After a very long and thorough process, unfortunately Rick has decided to leave the Vancouver Canucks. This is very disappointing news, but we respect Rick’s decision to move to a new chapter in his hockey career. We did everything in our power to keep him, but at the end of the day Rick felt he needed a change. He is a good friend, a good coach, and we can’t thank him enough for all he did for our organization. Toc is a stand-up guy, and we wish him nothing but the best moving forward." Tocchet also left some comments about his time with the organization. The now-former head coach wrote, "I'm choosing to move on from the Vancouver Canucks. Family is a priority, and with my contract lapsing, this becomes the opportune time. While I don't know where I'm headed, or exactly how this will play out for me over the near term, I feel like this is the right time for me to explore other opportunities in and around hockey. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the entire Vancouver Canucks organization, starting with Francesco and Luigi Aquilini, Jim Rutherford, and Patrik Allvin. It's been a pleasure and great learning experience to work with you all. To the players -- thank you. Regardless of our results, I always felt your heart and effort was there. I was honored to be your coach. To the coaching staff and support staff - you guys are first class, and you made it easy and enjoyable to come to work every day. Thank you for everything you give to help make the team a success. To the media, I appreciate your work and your diligence, your easy - and your difficult - questions. You guys do a great job, thank you. And to the Canucks fans - your infectious spirit, loyal commitment and will to win kept me and the entire team on our toes. I appreciate how you have made yourselves a driving force in the Canucks community. I've enjoyed my time here, and I wish everyone the best." Make sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwr-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/97c6e50f-c724-4cc9-be08-8f9468edf59f.jpeg] The Hockey News
