Rick Tocchet Named NHL Coach of the Year After Transforming Vancouver Canucks

Tocchet's leadership led the Canucks to a Pacific Division title and their second playoff appearance in nine years.

Rick Tocchet received 82 first-place votes for the Jack Adams Award.
The Canucks improved from 22nd to 6th in overall standings under Tocchet.
This marks Tocchet's first Jack Adams Award and the third in Canucks history.
Vancouver finished the season with a 50-23-9 record, the third-most wins in franchise history.
Tocchet credited his staff and players for the team's successful turnaround.