While on the 100% Hockey with Millard & Shannon Podcast, Vancouver Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford had lots to say about Captain Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson. However, he also shared some comments on what went down with former head coach Rick Tocchet,

Rick Tocchet is leaving the Vancouver Canucks after two-plus seasons, and his name will feature prominently among the NHL's coaching openings. The Canucks didn't pick up the team option on Tocchet's contract but instead offered him a new one.

Rick Tocchet has stepped down as Canucks coach, despite the team's attempts to re-sign him. The Canucks now become the eighth NHL team looking to a hire a new coach this offseason.