Vancouver Canucks fire coach Bruce Boudreau, name Rick Tocchet as replacement

Canucks shake up coaching staff after disappointing start to the season

The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Bruce Boudreau and replaced him with former Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet.

The move comes after a disappointing start to the season for the Canucks, who are currently 18-25-3 and sit eighth in the Pacific Division.

Boudreau was hired by the Canucks in December 2021 and led the team to a 32-15-10 record in his first season. However, the Canucks have struggled this season, winning just one of their last 10 games.

Tocchet, 58, has been out of coaching since he was fired by the Coyotes in July 2021. He has a career coaching record of 263-324-97 in 684 games.

The Canucks are hoping that Tocchet can help turn things around for the team.

“Rick is a proven winner with a wealth of experience,” Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin said in a statement. “He is a demanding coach who will hold our players accountable.”

Tocchet is expected to make his debut behind the Canucks bench on Thursday when the team hosts the Nashville Predators.

Boudreau's firing comes as a surprise to many

Boudreau's firing comes as a surprise to many, as he was widely respected around the NHL.

He is known for his offensive-minded style of play, and he has helped several teams improve their scoring output.

However, the Canucks have struggled to score goals this season, ranking 29th in the NHL with just 2.59 goals per game.

Tocchet is a tough coach who is known for his attention to detail

Tocchet is a tough coach who is known for his attention to detail.

He is a former NHL player who knows what it takes to succeed at the highest level.

Tocchet is also a good communicator, and he is able to get his message across to his players.

The Canucks are hoping that Tocchet can help them turn things around

The Canucks are hoping that Tocchet can help them turn things around.

They have a talented team, but they have not been able to live up to expectations this season.

Tocchet is a proven winner, and he is the right coach to help the Canucks reach their potential.