Latest News About Rick Tocchet

Updated 2026-04-23 05:02

Rick Tocchet news is that he was not returning as Vancouver Canucks head coach for the 2025-26 season, with both the team and Tocchet confirming his departure in late April 2025. Since then, coverage has focused on his next steps and the Canucks’ coaching search, as well as reflections on his Canucks tenure and legacy. If you’d like, I can pull the latest publicly reported updates and provide a concise timeline with sources.

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Canucks Release Statement About Rick Tocchet Not ...

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.

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