Last week I believe the club declined its contract option on tocc essentially making him a FA. I believe they are still speaking about him staying but he can move on if he wants. That’s how I understand it. Before that, I would have said the chances were low.
- Hextall271

My understanding was Vancouver declined their end of the option and left in Tocchets hands whether he wants to opt in to stay.

My understanding was Vancouver declined their end of the option and left in Tocchets hands whether he wants to opt in to stay.
- Striiker

Yes. So he’s essentially a FA. if he says, thanks I’m out, he can move to another team. They’ve made him an offer and say they want him to stay but he could walk is how I understand it

My understanding was Vancouver declined their end of the option and left in Tocchets hands whether he wants to opt in to stay.
- Striiker

I just read an article that stated Tocchet is still in negotiations about an extension to pay him at least $4-million a year. I don't see why he's such a hot commodity right now. Won a Jack Adams, yes, but that doesn't happen without Demko playing like he did. Tocchet hasn't proven enough to warrant that pay, but I guess if the Canucks are that high on him, they better pay up or he's heading to Philly.

https://nhlrumors.com/nhl...-rick-tocchet/2025/04/24/

"Those 2 guys did virtually nothing while helping Calgary MISS the playoffs."

Farabee said that he was getting more freedom on the ice in Calgary compared to Torts in Philly. Farabee scored 3 goals and 3 assists in 31 games in Calgary. I guess all of that freedom still didn't help? Frost scored 3 goals and 9 assists. Frost can stick handle in a phone booth, but can't put the puck in the net and as a Center, he never made the players around him better. I'm glad that both of them are gone.

When is the Laperierre interview scheduled?

https://www.inquirer.com/...ch-playoffs-20250425.html

I just read an article that stated Tocchet is still in negotiations about an extension to pay him at least $4-million a year. I don't see why he's such a hot commodity right now. Won a Jack Adams, yes, but that doesn't happen without Demko playing like he did. Tocchet hasn't proven enough to warrant that pay, but I guess if the Canucks are that high on him, they better pay up or he's heading to Philly.

https://nhlrumors.com/nhl...-rick-tocchet/2025/04/24/
- dramado

I’d be fine to go with someone outside like Carle who has been mentioned, but if he doesn’t sign with Vancouver I expect him to be interviewed here.

What did he subtract? Break it down. All players who the former coach wanted out and Provorov who asked out. Who did he add that is potentially part of the group going forward. Briere was the assistant to Chuck. He was here and needed 2 more years to evaluate? He has done very little during his tenure.

He has flat out said it is time to add. By adding they are not going to be in contention for a shot at the top pick in 2026. Unless they fail which will be not by design. You say they will not tear it down, yet you want them to have a shot at that top pick. How realistic is that possibility?
- Striiker

After evaluating Frost and Farabee, looking at the next contract for Frost, DB moved on. Me wanting them going for the 2026 #1 is different from what I think they will do. Unless they can thread the needle and find the right C and D and G, they need to stay the course, draft, move up in draft for talent, make good youth position trades to fill holes. DB saying add, while he knows they are not ready to contend, is different than trade to contend.

Sorry, but I'm not buying into the notion that Ristolainen could be moved. When you look at the contract, recent history of injury, and complete lack of playoff experience, why would anyone not named Chuck Fletcher want him?
- BaronVonShiznit

Isn't "Chuck the f---" an advisor for someone? we've seen first hand the negative impact advisors can have....

https://brotherlypuck.com...-at-2026-nhl-free-agency/

https://brotherlypuck.com/2024/11/07/a-way-too-early-look-at-2026-nhl-free-agency/
- wcorvette

Great, another 7-8 year contract to a 29+ yo. They can age gracefully with TK and Couturier...and Tippet to an extent....

I like it, a new beginning is upon us.
- Dave21Brown

Tocchet?

I’d be fine to go with someone outside like Carle who has been mentioned, but if he doesn’t sign with Vancouver I expect him to be interviewed here.
- Hextall271

Carle has a contract at DU ending in 26-27. Based on his recent Joe Smith interview, it looks like he’s set to stay at least next year. One of his associates says that he probably wouldn’t go to the NHL unless it’s a team that can win now.

Carle has a contract at DU ending in 26-27. Based on his recent Joe Smith interview, it looks like he’s set to stay at least next year. One of his associates says that he probably wouldn’t go to the NHL unless it’s a team that can win now.
- Minnyhock

That’s nice to say but I bet that his current contract wouldn’t pay him what an nhl gig would. Also not sure if they’d hold him back from such an opportunity even if under contract.

Carle has a contract at DU ending in 26-27. Based on his recent Joe Smith interview, it looks like he’s set to stay at least next year. One of his associates says that he probably wouldn’t go to the NHL unless it’s a team that can win now.
- Minnyhock

How often is a team in “win now” mode looking for a coach?

It happens, but that’s rare. Like *maybe* the Rangers, and that window is closing.

If Carle wants to win at the collegiate level, then he’s golden. However, if he is the competitor I think he is, he will want a Cup. He’s gonna have to jump to a rebuilding team with a few nice assets. Usually it’s the teams in bad shape who need a coach. That’s obvious.

Philly isn’t the worst scenario, in fact it could be a fun franchise for a hockey guy, but only if he runs it carte blanche.

There in lies the problem.