Rick Tocchet's fate with the Colorado Avalanche confirmed by the team in sudden announcement
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Amid all the rumors over the last couple of days, ex-Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet's fate with the Colorado Avalanche has been now confirmed by the team, making an announcement that no one expected.
It was a pretty big shock to many of the the Vancouver Canucks fans when head coach Rick Tocchet decided that he was going to part ways with the team in order to explore his options in the NHL.
Now, the rumors and speculation about his future has been highly publicized in the media, with the likes of the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Philadelphia Flyers and many more clubs lining up to interview him for his services as their next bench boss.
Colorado Avalanche officially dismiss Rick Tocchet Hiring Rumors
A rumor came to the surface a few days ago where Canucks insider and trusted reporter Rick Dhaliwal claimed Rick Tocchet could be the Rick Tocchet could be the prime candidate for the Colorado Avalanche's head coaching job.
"As expected, hearing very good interest in Rick Tocchet. Interviews are going to pick up this week around the NHL, with the first round of the playoffs over. Keep an eye on Colorado. Jared Bednar, what happens if they let him go, they haven't had a lot of success coming." - Dhaliwal
Considering Tocchet is the hottest head coaching commodity on the market this offseason, it would make a lot of sense, but the Colorado Avalanche have made it clear that the rumors of him being their prime target if Jared Bednar is let go has been officially dismissed by the organization.
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland quickly shut down the rumors, as NHL insider Elliotte Friedman cites the organization, which said it has «100 percent confidence in Jared Bednar as our head coach.»
While they would absolutely take a look at Tocchet for a job, the announcement clearly states there is no job available for it to come to fruition.
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