Richard Tocchet is a former Canadian ice hockey player turned coach in the National Hockey League (NHL). Born on April 9, 1964, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, Tocchet was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and played for teams like Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, and Phoenix Coyotes in the NHL for over two decades. He witnessed many significant moments as a player and one that stands out the most was the Stanley Cup victory with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992. Tocchet announced his retirement following the 2001-02 season with over 400 goals in his portfolio.
Following his playing career, Tocchet transitioned to a coaching role. He was named as an assistant coach for the Colorado Avalanche in the 2002-03 season. In 2005, he served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Coyotes before getting promoted as the head coach of the team. In 2008, he was named as a head coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning and later served as a head coach for the Arizona Coyotes between 2017 and 2021. He was hired by the Vancouver Canucks in January 2023 and will be looking forward to winning the Stanley Cup with the Canucks.
What is the salary of Rick Tocchet?
Rick Tocchet took over the position of head coach of the Vancouver Canucks after Bruce Boudreau was fired. He signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks for $8,250,000 and his annual salary will be $2.75 million. Tocchet will make $2.75 million for the 2023-24 season and the same amount the following season.
From his previous four-year, $6,000,000 contract with the Arizona Coyotes, he made around $1,500,000 as a salary each season from 2017-2018 season to 2020-2021 season.
During his playing days, his salary ranged between $250,000 and $2,200,000. This estimate includes data between the 1990-91 season and the 2001-02 season.
Rick Tocchet's Achievements
Rick Tocchet has achieved significant success both as a player and as a coach. He won the Stanley Cup for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992 where he played a crucial role in the finals. After his retirement, Tochhet continued to excel as an assistant coach and then as a head coach. In 2016 and 2017, he contributed to the Penguins's Stanley Cup victory as an assistant coach, the same team he once won the Stanley Cup with.
Additionally, Tocchet has played in the NHL All-Star Game four times in his career (in 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1993). Apart from all the achievements, the Philadelphia Flyers inducted him into the Hall of Fame of Flayers in 2021 for his immense contribution to the team’s success as a player and captain during playing career.
FAQ's On Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet
A. Tocchet signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks for $8,250,000 and his annual salary will be $2.75 million.
A. He witnessed many significant moments as a player and one of the most crucial successes was the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992.
A. Philadelphia Flyers inducted him into the Hall of Fame of Flayers in 2021 for his immense contribution to the team’s success as a player and captain during playing career.
A. Rick Tocchet has been serving the Vancouver Canucks since January 2023.
A. Rick Tocchet played for teams like the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, and Phoenix Coyotes in the NHL for over two decades.
