The Vancouver Canucks are making a significant change ahead of the next season as head coach Rick Tocchet has decided not to return. Tocchet, a previous Jack Adams Award winner, cited personal reasons for his departure, prioritizing family over his professional commitments. Canucks president Jim Rutherford expressed surprise at Tocchet's decision, noting that recent discussions had focused on the team's future plans, including player evaluations and scouting efforts.

During Tocchet's tenure, the Canucks showed improvements, reaching the playoffs for the first time in four years. However, the past season was tumultuous, marred by injuries to key players like Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko. The organization faces uncertainty moving forward, with potential coaching candidates already being discussed, including former Cup-winning coaches like Mike Sullivan and Peter Laviolette.