Rutherford didn't go into much detail on why Tocchet moved on, but he shared insight on what comes next for the Canucks.

Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford spoke to the media on Tuesday afternoon following the announcement that Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Rutherford began the media availability with an opening statement on Tocchet’s decision not to return to the team.

Rick Tocchet is officially out as the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, and the search for a new head coach is already underway. After meetings last weekend with Canucks management, Tocchet informed president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford on Tuesday that he would not be returning.