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Rick Tocchet

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Sweeney Extension Linked to Coaching Hire Issues

Jim Parsons | May 20, 2025

The Boston Bruins gave Don Sweeney a two-year extension on Tuesday, a polarizing decision to say the least. After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the Bruins were potentially looking at sweeping…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL Rumors

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet Hire Is a Home Run if it Lands Mitch Marner

Justin Giampietro | May 19, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers introduced their 25th head coach, Rick Tocchet, in a May 16 press conference. One of the ideas they teased was that they may be a free-agent hot…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Don’t Dismiss Foote: He Might Be the New Voice the Canucks Need

The Old Prof | May 18, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks made headlines this week by promoting Adam Foote to head coach—just the 22nd in franchise history. While the move was no surprise to those inside the organization,…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Flyers Fans Deserve a Deeper Explanation for Rick Tocchet Hire

Justin Giampietro | May 16, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers paid a premium to make Rick Tocchet their head coach. At a cost of $26.25 million over five years, the team didn’t spare any expense to bring…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Canucks Chart New Course Under Foote

The Old Prof | May 16, 2025

When Adam Foote was named the 22nd head coach in Vancouver Canucks history on Wednesday, it marked a full-circle moment for a former NHL stalwart who had been slowly working…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Flyers Name Rick Tocchet 25th Head Coach in Franchise History

Christopher Babos | May 14, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history as Flyers general manager Daniel Briere has secured the 2024 Jack Adams Award winner to…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Rumors: Tocchet’s Decision, Plus Oilers, Kings, & Penguins

Jim Parsons | May 13, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings are on the verge of hiring Ken Holland to be their next general manager. The former Edmonton Oilers executive beat out…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Rumours: Holland, Kings, Sabres, Tocchet, Sturm, Bruins

Jacob Billington | May 10, 2025

In today’s NHL rumours rundown, Ken Holland has met with a number of teams, but he is seemingly the front-runner for the general manager position with the Los Angeles Kings.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Column, Editor's Choice, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Bruins, Devils, Canadiens

Jim Parsons | May 8, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins are reportedly pursuing Rick Tocchet for their head coaching position, while it appears the Anaheim Ducks have decided to hire Joel Quenneville.…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors

Flyers’ Head Coach Candidate Pat Ferschweiler Is Superior Option to Rick Tocchet

Justin Giampietro | May 3, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers are still searching for a new head coach. They’ve been linked to Rick Tocchet, and have interviewed Pat Ferschweiler. Let’s get into some background. Starting with Ferschweiler,…

Categories Flyers Management, NCAA, Philadelphia Flyers

NHL Coaching Carousel: Finding the Right Coach for the 2025 Vacancies

Tony Wolak | May 2, 2025

At the moment, eight NHL teams are looking for a new head coach. That number could change – looking at you, Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders. But in…

Categories Commentary, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Rumors Shootdown: Tocchet Leaving Canucks for Flyers

Jim Parsons | May 1, 2025

Rick Tocchet may ultimately coach the Philadelphia Flyers. Still, reports are surfacing that his decision to leave the Vancouver Canucks was not related to him already having the gig in…

Categories NHL Rumors, Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks
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