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Rick Tocchet and Adam Foote Take Helm of Flyers and Canucks in Major Coaching Moves

The Flyers officially name Tocchet as head coach, while the Canucks promote Foote to lead their bench, signaling strategic shifts for both franchises.

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Overview

  • Rick Tocchet has been officially hired as the 25th head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, returning to the organization where he played over a decade during his NHL career.
  • The Vancouver Canucks have promoted assistant coach Adam Foote to head coach on a three-year deal, replacing Tocchet after his departure from the team.
  • Tocchet, the 2023–24 Jack Adams Award winner, led the Canucks to a division title but left after the team declined to exercise their option on his contract following a missed playoff season.
  • Foote's promotion reflects the Canucks' focus on continuity, with support from team captain Quinn Hughes, who has publicly endorsed Foote's leadership and defensive coaching impact.
  • Both hires highlight the NHL's off-season coaching carousel, with the Flyers aiming to end a five-year playoff drought and the Canucks seeking a return to playoff contention.