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Vancouver Canucks announce surprising starting goalie for matchup against Tampa Bay Lighting

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has come to decision that Arturs Silovs will be starting in goal tonight for their matchup against the Tampa Bay Lighting.

Rick Tocchet News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Tocchet Searching for Answers to Canucks’ Early-Season Struggles

The Vancouver Canucks have kicked off their season with high hopes. However, the results have been frustrating for fans and the coaching staff. While head

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / October 13

Rick Tocchet makes questionable changes among forward group ahead of road trip

Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has made some changes among forward group ahead of their three-game road trip starting Tuesday. The Vancouver Canucks practiced on Saturday less than 24 hours after a tough shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 12

Scenes from Canucks practice: Tocchet shakes up top six, gives Garland maintenance day

After a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night, the Vancouver Canucks were back to work in the noon hour on Saturday practicing at UBC.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / October 10

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has high praise for captain Quinn Hughes

Before Vancouver's opening night game against the Calgary Flames, Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet was a guest on Halford and Brough where he gave his thoughts on the team heading into the new campaign and had some high praise for his captain, Quinn Hughes.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 10

Canucks’ Tocchet on loss to Flames: ‘That was a year and a half ago hockey’

As expected, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet wasn’t too pleased with his team’s lack of composure during their 6-5 overtime loss to the Calgary Flames on opening night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 9

Canucks’ Tocchet tabs Arturs Silovs opening night starter vs. Flames

With Vancouver Canucks’ star goaltender Thatcher Demko starting the 2024-25 season on the injured non-roster list, there was a question as to who would earn the starter’s crease on opening night against the Calgary Flames.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 9

Canucks’ Tocchet talks keys for Elias Pettersson, season expectations, and more

The Vancouver Canucks season kicks off on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet appeared on Sportsnet 650’s Halford and Brough In the Morning show to discuss what he expects out of his team, structure and players heading into the 2024-25 season.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 8

Canucks’ Allvin sees internal drive as reason for optimism in 2024-25

When he met the media following his Vancouver Canucks’ elimination in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers,

Vancouver Canucks News / Inside The Rink / October 8

Canucks Rick Tocchet: A Down To Earth, No Nonsense Coach

When Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet won the Jack Adams trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top coach during the regular season, last Spring, he was caring and humble and spent most of the time praising the players and his coaching staff.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Rick Tocchet explains reason for Conor Garland being late Canucks scratch vs. Oilers

The Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet is explaining his reasons for keeping winger Conor Garland off the ice for a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers Friday.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 5

Canucks’ Tocchet says Garland ‘tweaked something’ Friday morning, could have played

The Vancouver Canucks kicked off their preseason finale against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night but were without forward Conor Garland. Canucks head

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 4

Hughes praises Tocchet, talks day-to-day life of being Canucks captain, and more

As the Vancouver Canucks prepare to wrap up their preseason and gear up for the 2024-25 campaign, captain Quinn Hughes sat down with NHL’s Jackie Redmond to reflect on his offseason and share insights on the upcoming season. Hughes, known for his methodical approach to the game, discussed how he’s refined his offseason training over the years.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 3

No update yet on status of Rangers' Artemi Panarin

Ben Pope: Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall‘s knee is holding up so far. He’ll be under load management his season and won’t be on the ice for more than four days in a row.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 3

‘He’s knocking on the door’: Canucks’ Lekkerimäki heads to AHL with clear path to NHL

After months of speculation and roster predictions, the Vancouver Canucks made it official: Jonathan Lekkerimäki will begin the season with the Abbotsford Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / October 2

Canucks’ Tocchet gets his wish as Phil Di Giuseppe clears waivers

Vancouver Canucks forward Phil Di Giuseppe has cleared waivers, which you can be certain head coach Rick Tocchet is thrilled about. On Tuesday morning, the Canucks reassigned Di Giuseppe and 12 other players — including top prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki — to the AHL.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Why the Vancouver Canucks Will Be Exciting to Watch This Season

The Vancouver Canucks are poised to be one of the most intriguing teams in the NHL this season. After a remarkable 2023-24 campaign under head coach Rick Tocchet, where they put up 50 wins and 109 points to clinch the Pacific Division title, expectations are high as they build on that success.