In this afternoon's Press Conference, Patrik Allvin pointed out a conversation he had with Tocchet prior to his hiring. Tocchet wanted to know whether they planning to go with him for the long run or if he was just a quick fix just like Boudreau was last-year.
To the information the team has given, it appears that the Canucks intend on building their future with Rick Tocchet as their Head Coach, though the details of his contract have just been made available and it's not adding up to what's previously been said. Per Kevin Weekes, here are the main details of the deal Tocchet inked:
Tocchet will be under contract until 2025, which isn't really a long-term deal. Would the Canucks be reticent to tie him to the franchise for a longer term? Obviously, with the recent coaching history, it's definitely wise.
