Tocchet's personality, playing style paying off for Canucks

Rick Tocchet drew ample respect during his 18 seasons as an NHL player. Now he’s doing the same behind the bench — and leading the Vancouver Canucks to their best season in over a decade in the process.

NASHVILLE — Rick Tocchet drew ample respect during his 18 seasons as an NHL player.Tocchet was named a finalist for the Jack Adams Trophy on Friday, awarded annually to the NHL’s top head coach.

"I know guys have dealt with stuff that he’s helped them with mentally and he makes sure you’re doing all right," Garland said. This season — Tocchet's first full campaign in Vancouver — the team posted a 50-23-9 record and finished atop the Pacific Division to earn its first playoff spot since 2020.

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