Flyers coach Rick Tocchet emotional ahead of return to Vancouver
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Rick Tocchet is set to make his return to Vancouver on Tuesday night, nearly eight months after his surprise exit to coach the Philadelphia Flyers.
Tocchet had mixed results in his 2 1/2 seasons with the Canucks, who declined to exercise the team option on his contract once they learned he wanted out.
Tocchet was named NHL Coach of the Year following the 2023